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Ben Banks

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon 'interested' in immediate football return after Omonia sacking

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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