Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon, who has written the foreword for Matt Corr’s new book Majic, Stan and the King of Japan which is published today, has been widely tipped as the favourite to succeed Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager. Kenny’s position is expected to come under review next month by the FAI as they look to clarify whether they will continue with the ex-Dunfermline boss or look elsewhere.
Fans on social media are clamouring for Lennon as they want someone a serial winner and the media have also followed promoting the fact that fans are backing Lennon for the job with Record Sport confirming as much.
Lennon would be suited to international management, his record in Europe and Cups suggest that. He can rouse his players for the occasion and also adapt tactically for each game. Ireland would be lucky to have Lenny as their manager and, hopefully, they see fit and get him in the door.
In Lennon’s first job following his departure from Celtic with Omonia Nicosia, Lennon won the Cyprus Cup as well as taking them to the Europa League. Ireland are desperate for success and Lennon’s impressive trophy-haul shows that he could be the man to add some belief to their ranks.
Lennon won ten titles with Celtic, eight Scottish Cups and three league cups in two spells as manager and as a player. He will always be a Celtic legend but it was clear that his time as manager was up. Lennon will be recognised for all that he has done for the club but it may take some time as the 2020/21 season was incredibly tough for everyone involved.
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