Neil Lennon resigns as manager of Celtic

It's been gathered that Neil Lennon has resigned from his managerial post at Celtic. This comes barely three days after overseeing a damaging defeat at Ross County.

Lennon had been in charge of Celtic for two years during what was his second stint in charge of the Hoops, with the 49-year-old having replaced Brendan Rodgers following his move to Leicester City in February 2019.

Lennon has explained his decision to step down via the club's official website , with his assistant manager John Kennedy now taking charge of the team on an interim basis.

"We have experienced a difficult season due to so many factors and, of course, it is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to hit the same heights as we did previously," he said.

"I have worked as hard as ever to try and turn things around, but unfortunately we have not managed to get the kind of run going that we have needed.

"I have always given my best to the club and have been proud to deliver silverware to the Celtic supporters. I will always be a Celtic supporter myself and I will always want the best for Celtic.

"I would like to thank so many people at the club who have given me so much and I would also like to thank my family for their love and support. I wish the Celtic supporters, players, staff and directors nothing but success for the future."

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell added on Lennon's departure: "I would like to pay tribute to Neil for all he has done for the club in his second spell, delivering our eighth and ninth successive league titles, the quadruple treble and winning the last five available domestic trophies.

"While this season has not progressed as we would have liked, it cannot diminish the character or integrity of a man who has given the club so much. He will always be part of the fabric of Celtic and someone who will always be welcomed at Celtic Park.

"On behalf of everyone at the club, and personally, I would like to thank Neil for his work as our manager and I wish him and his family good health and continued success in everything they do."