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Celtic boss Neil Lennon says Liverpool fans have praised him

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Neil Lennon was recently appointed as the permanent manager of Celtic.

Neil Lennon the head coach

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has told The Scottish Sun that Liverpool fans have praised him for the work he has done at the Hoops.

Lennon was initially appointed as the interim Celtic manager in February 2019 following the departure of Brendan Rodgers to Leicester City in the Premier League.

Under the former Northern Ireland international midfielder, the Hoops won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup this season.

The 47-year-old has been given the Celtic managerial role on a permanent basis, and he has revealed that he has been congratulated by fans of the Hoops and Liverpool supporters.

Lennon told The Scottish Sun: “The response has been great, and not just from Celtic fans but from supporters from all over Britain.

“When I was away for a few days there were Celtic fans, Liverpool fans, you name it, coming up and asking for photographs and saying ‘you’ve done great’. That meant a lot.”

Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic poses with the Scottish Cup at the final whistle during the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on May 25, 2019...

Right decision from Celtic

Lennon’s football is not exactly as great and entertaining as Rodgers’s, but he was hugely successful in his first spell as the Celtic manager.

The Hoops did well in terms of results under the 47-year-old in the final months of the season, and it made sense for the Glasgow giants to appoint Lennon on a permanent basis.

As for Liverpool, the Reds finished second in the Premier League this season and won the Champions League at the weekend.

Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic celebrates winning the Scottish Cup at the final whistle during the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on May 25,...