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Alan Brazil suggests Neil Lennon for West Bromwich Albion

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West Bromwich Albion are on the look out for a replacement for Alan Pardew, who left yesterday.

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Alan Brazil has told the Sports Breakfast Show on TalkSPORT, which was broadcast on 3rd April, that West Bromwich Albion should consider appointing Neil Lennon.

West Brom are looking for a new manager, following the dismissal of Alan Pardew yesterday.

Albion are preparing for a campaign in the Championship next season, as they look destined to be relegated.

And Brazil believes that Lennon could be a good appointment at the Hawthorns.

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon is seen during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The TalkSPORT presenter said: “A name has just come to mind, what about Neil Lennon? Michael O’Neill has had a mention, but someone very influential told me at Cheltenham he’s a very good manager.”

Lennon has experience of managing in the Championship, after taking charge of Bolton Wanderers between 2014 and 2016.

The Northern Irish boss kept the Trotters up in his first campaign, but was sacked during Bolton’s relegation season in 2015/16.

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon arrives prior to the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Lennon has also had stints in charge of both Celtic and Hibernian, and has earned widespread praise for his work in Scotland.

Lennon performed well with Celtic, particularly in Europe, and currently has Hibs in fourth place in the Scottish Premiership table.