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Neil Lennon shares what he didn’t realise about Celtic job before taking it

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Celtic boss Neil Lennon has kept his side on track to lift all three domestic trophies this season.

Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road on April 21, 2019 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has told the Scotsman that he didn’t realise just how much pressure was on him when he first arrived at Parkhead.

Lennon took over from Brendan Rodgers back in February, and he has been able to keep Celtic on course to win every domestic trophy for the third season running.

However, Lennon admits that not everything has gone smoothly since he arrived in Glasgow.

“I came in and didn’t realise how critical a stage of the season it was, really,” he said.

“There was a lot of disaffection around the place with the fans and you don’t know what impact that might have on the players privately. But they have done great. It’s a really difficult challenge and we are still not there yet. When we do, we can evaluate things a bit.”

Celtic can win the title this weekend, should they avoid defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Neil Lennon the manager of Celtic before the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 14, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Bhoys have not lost a game since Rodgers departed, but Lennon still hasn’t been able to win over everyone at Parkhead.

Celtic have not looked particularly free-flowing in recent months, even though they have been grinding out victories.

Lennon’s current contract at Celtic is due to expire at the end of the season, when the club will re-assess whether he should be left in charge for next term.

Neil Lennon the manager of Celtic prior to the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 14, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.