Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has been linked with becoming the new manager of Northern Ireland, just days after his exit from Omonia Nicosia.
The Irish FA announced this week that Ian Baraclough had been removed from his post after a poor Nations League campaign. They are on the hunt for a new gaffer, with St Mirren's Stephen Robinson and former boss Michael O'Neill currently linked to the post. But it has also been reported that Celtic hero Lennon could be interested in the gig, having represented the nation 40 times as a player before retiring, but there were issues.
Former Hoops goalkeeper Alan Rough has stated via PLZ that he's heard that Lennon may be keen after guiding Cypriot side Omonia to the Cypriot Cup trophy and Europa League group stages. He said: "They have a ready made replacement waiting in Neil Lennon. It remains to be seen whether he fancies it.
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“I’ve heard he is interested in it, yeah. He’s interested but it doesn’t mean he’s going to get it.”
Lennon lasted eight month abroad in what was his first job since leaving his second stint as Celtic manager in early 2021.
Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood said on Baraclough: "I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to Ian for his commitment to the role of senior men’s manager."
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