Lennon to Leave Celtic

Neil Lennon is set to leave Celtic by the end of the month, the 35 year old mid fielder has decided to end his Celtic career the way he wanted to, by going out a winner. Lennon captained Celtic to a Scottish double by winning the League Cup trophy and the SPL this season, and has accepted it's time to leave the club he has loved since a boy. Sources close to Neil have said it's nothing to do with a new contract, although he had considered the offer of a one year contract that was made Neil feels that the time is right for him to go.
Lennon who was brought to Parkhead from Leicester City by Martin O'Neill in December 2000 for a fee of 6 million pounds has been capped by Northern Ireland 40 times but retired from playing International football in August 2002 due to death threats made against him and his family. Neil Lennon has made 257 appearances for Celtic scoring 3 goals and has been a great favourite with the Celtic fans for his, heart on his sleeve, style of play. Speculation will now arise that he may return to Leicester City as a player /coach.



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