Neil Lennon

2022 - 10 - 6

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Celtic idol Neil Lennon in hilarious Cristiano Ronaldo quip ahead of ... (Glasgow Times)

CELTIC hero Neil Lennon has quipped that none of his players will get ahold of Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt tonight - because he's got first dibs.

"Football is the number one sport here by a mile. You get all the British games here, there's a massive following for United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal. He said: "We’ve got to play the game and not the occasion. The city has been rocking. “It’s going to be fantastic. I’m a bit old fashioned with swapping shirts at half-time and all of that sort of baloney.

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Neil Lennon demands Celtic and Rangers Euro reality check as he ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The 51-year-old is gearing up for Manchester United but has gone to bat for Scottish football ahead of a duel with Ronaldo and Co.

We've got a good core of young, hungry players and we are going well in the league." We are going to play through the World Cup and a couple of players will be going away, Gary didn't get a pre-season but hopefully we will get him fully fit and he'll be an asset to me as well. "We are playing Manchester United, I know they are off a heavy loss at the weekend but they are still full of world class players. I'm a bit old fashioned that way about swapping shirts at half time and all that sort of baloney...I've already put three orders in for Ronaldo's shirt (laughter from studio). We've got a team full of internationals, Brazilians, Hungarians, players who have played against England, they, are not going to be fazed by playing these players. The Cyrpiots are aiming to pile on the misery on Erik Ten Hag's side in the wake of their crushing 6-3 defeat to rivals Manchester City. Because they are novices at it, it's been a few years since both teams have been playing at this level and it's a huge step up." For Manchester United to come here, it is huge, we could have sold the stadium out three or four times, no problem. And Lennon gleefully added: "You'll be even happier when you see our kit. [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) and Rangers are no different, once you start getting success, the expectation level rises from supporters. And people expect them to go to Anfield and get a result. And he has gone to bat for former side Celtic as he talked up their attacking endeavours despite defeats to Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.

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Celtic hero Neil Lennon jokes Gary Hooper's fitness is WORSE than ... (Glasgow Live)

The former Celtic striker is the latest former SPFL star to make the move to Omonia Nicosia after one-time Rangers and Hibs star Brandon Barker and ex-Hoops ...

[Celtic ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc)striker is the latest former SPFL star to make the move to Omonia Nicosia after former [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) and Hibs star Brandon Barker and ex-Hoops defender Adam Matthews made the switch to join [Lennon](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/neil-lennon) in his new adventure. We won the cup last season which was a brilliant feeling, to win a trophy away in another country. [Champions League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) qualifiers as he hailed the 'absolutely brilliant' impact Adam Matthews has made. The Hoops hero and his troops face a big task tonight in the [Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) as they face English giants Manchester United in Cyprus. "The league is the priority. "The priority is the championship, to challenge for the Champions League qualifiers. "We're going to play through the World Cup and a couple of the players will be going away so Gary, he didn't do a pre-season, we're hoping to get him fit in the next couple of weeks. [- Real Madrid set Celtic Champions League task as Hoops path to reaching last 16 laid bare](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/real-madrid-set-celtic-champions-25189447) [- Jota's Celtic display earns Real Madrid comparison with 'player the world was talking about' quip](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/jotas-celtic-display-earns-real-25188326) [- Callum McGregor Celtic injury latest as Ange Postecoglou provides 'doesn't look good' update](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/callum-mcgregor-celtic-injury-latest-25189005) [- Celtic player ratings v RB Leipzig as Joe Hart error proves costly but Stephen Welsh sends message](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-player-ratings-v-rb-25188722) [- Joe Hart owns Celtic mistake but sends 'sometimes it's going to hurt' Angeball message after loss](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/joe-hart-owns-celtic-mistake-25189306) Lennon's priority is the league and challenging for the [Carl Starfelt in 'hush hush' Celtic specialist trip in bid to get more detailed return timeframe](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-hero-neil-lennon-bidding-25191227) [Barker also scored an important Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/watch-ex-rangers-man-brandon-24820273) qualifying goal with Lennon certain Hooper will be an asset once he finds his fitness and is properly up and running. The duo then go head to head next week in the return at Old Trafford.

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Neil Lennon winds up Rangers hero Ally McCoist over Celtic-like ... (The Celtic Way)

NEIL LENNON insists he could not believe his eyes when he caught a glimpse of the new Omonia Nicosia kit for the 2022/23 campaign.

He said: “On my first night the chief executive came in to say ‘you’ll never believe the design for the home kit next season’. Coisty will be fuming.” Appearing on talkSPORT this morning, he told Alan Brazil that he loved the similar connections to his past with the Hoops.

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Neil Lennon vows to beat Omonia players to Cristiano Ronaldo's ... (talkSPORT.com)

Neil Lennon has always belonged to a dying breed of no-nonsense football men.But all that could change on Thursday night as Cypriot minnows Omonia wel.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. “For me, he is one of the greatest ever, and I would love to see him play live one more time. The demand for the Portugal legend’s shirt is always high – and Lennon does not want his players to get carried away with the occasion. [Cypriot minnows Omonia welcome Manchester United to town](https://talksport.com/football/1210874/omonia-v-man-united-live-stream-commentary-europa-league-uk-kick-off-time-team-news-cristiano-ronaldo/) in the Europa League.

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Neil Lennon responds to Cristiano Ronaldo scalp question as ex ... (Scottish Daily Express)

The former Celtic boss is back in the Europa League with Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia.

In terms of my job, it is to try and scratch a result out some way and keep a foot-hold in the group." It has all the ingredients of a great night for the club. It would be amazing for the club. "The result at the weekend is probably the worst we could have had because they will be hurt and wounded. We'll try and play all that down as much as possible. Sign up to our daily sport newsletter I'm a bit old fashioned that way about swapping shirts at half time and all that sort of baloney...I've already put three orders in for Ronaldo's shirt [he joked]." It would be amazing. Lennon's lads are bottom of Group E, however, after a disappointing 3-0 defeat on matchday one to Sheriff Tiraspol before a narrow loss against Real Sociedad last month. Obviously we are going to have to suffer a lot during the game, like we did against Barcelona 10 years ago. But the Northern Irishman revealed his players will be buoyed by the visit of the Red Devils - mostly because they are mad United fans. [Europa League ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/uefa-europa-league)with a blockbuster group stage game against the Portuguese superstar and co when Manchester United travel to Cyprus to face his Omonia Nicosia team.

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What Neil Lennon has told his Omonia players not to say to ... (Manchester Evening News)

Man United face off against Cypriot outfit Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The demand for the Portuguese icon's shirt will be high, but Lennon has insisted that he does not want his players to get carried away with the occasion - so he has well and truly taken matters into his own hands. "You don’t want them star-struck in the tunnel and losing total focus. "To be honest, I really hope he [Ronaldo] does play. [All the latest Man United news and views](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) [Three United players could regain starting places vs Omonia Nicosia](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-team-news-nicosia-25184335) [Erik ten Hag outlines plan to integrate Anthony Martial into team](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-anthony-martial-25190090) [Evra names two United players who were given wake-up call in derby loss](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-antony-evra-25192084) [Patrice Evra hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo situation at Manchester United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-ronaldo-evra-news-25191193) For me, he is one of the greatest ever, and I would love to see him play live one more time. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) in one of the biggest nights in the club’s history.

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Ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon denied stunning Europa League ... (Glasgow Times)

NEIL LENNON was denied a stunning Europa League upset as his Omonia Nicosia side ran Manchester United close.

But Omonia weren't finished and forced a nervy end as Nikola Panayiotou diverted into the top corner from the centre of the box. The Cypriot side were ahead at the break but just seven minutes after the restart were pegged back as Marcus Rashford curled home from the edge of the box. Karim Ansarifard fired Omonia into a shock lead after 34 minutes as he capped an incisive breakaway with a superb finish past the despairing David De Gea.

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Neil Lennon denied post Celtic heroics as he goes painfully close to ... (Glasgow Live)

It was a huge night on the continent for the Celtic hero and former manager as his side faced a huge task against one of world football's biggest outfits at ...

[Manchester United](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) had hit their box with a barrage of attacking attempts but [Lennon's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/neil-lennon) Nicosia stood firm in front of a packed-out home crowd and left them stunned with a half-time lead. [Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-europa-league) Group E to FC Sherriff and Real Sociedad, having won just one of their last 26 matches - excluding qualifiers - in major European competition. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) is regathering his troops after a 3-1 loss to RB Leipzig in the [Champions League ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league)on Wednesday. [- Real Madrid set Celtic Champions League task as Hoops path to reaching last 16 laid bare](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/real-madrid-set-celtic-champions-25189447) [- Jota's Celtic display earns Real Madrid comparison with 'player the world was talking about' quip](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/jotas-celtic-display-earns-real-25188326) [- Callum McGregor Celtic injury latest as Ange Postecoglou provides 'doesn't look good' update](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/callum-mcgregor-celtic-injury-latest-25189005) [- Celtic player ratings v RB Leipzig as Joe Hart error proves costly but Stephen Welsh sends message](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-player-ratings-v-rb-25188722) [- Joe Hart owns Celtic mistake but sends 'sometimes it's going to hurt' Angeball message after loss](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/joe-hart-owns-celtic-mistake-25189306) [ Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) manager last year after failing to lead them to 10 titles in succession, taking control of Omonia earlier this year. [ Glasgow Live newsletter ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/)for more headlines straight to your inbox

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Neil Lennon buoyant despite Manchester United defeat as former ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Lennon's Omonia underdogs gave the Old Trafford heavyweights a run for their money in the Europa League on Thursday night.

It was a big night for us and some of the players stood up really." But we made a game of it and to get two goals is fantastic." He said: "It's going to be a different game again. There's things we could do better in terms of ball retention at times but the gulf between the two teams is huge and we know that. The second goal, we're too open from right centre-back to right centre-back and that was a crucial point in the game. And then Bruno misses a great chance with the lob to get us back in it.

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