Neil Lennon is undeniably one of the most accomplished figures in the history of the club, excelling both as a player and as a manager.
During his playing days, the Northern Irishman clinched an impressive five league titles, four Scottish Cups, and two League Cups, contributing to Celtic’s first treble since the iconic Jock Stein era. Additionally, Lennon was an integral part of the renowned Martin O’Neill team that reached the 2003 UEFA Cup Final, featuring alongside legendary players like Chris Sutton and Henrik Larsson.
While initially involved in coaching under Gordon Strachan, Lennon faced a challenging period at Celtic when Tony Mowbray took over as manager in 2009. Despite Mowbray’s initially positive reception from fans due to his attacking style of play, things took a turn for Lennon as he found himself marginalized by the new leadership.
However, after Mowbray’s departure, Lennon returned to Celtic as manager and ushered in a new era of unprecedented success for the club. Under his guidance, Celtic secured three more league titles, two Scottish Cups, and made a memorable run to the last 16 of the Champions League. Looking back, Mowbray may regret not recognizing the potential impact Lennon could have had on his own tenure at Celtic.
