Neil Lennon

2022 - 10 - 6

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Celtic idol Neil Lennon in hilarious Cristiano Ronaldo quip ahead of ... (Glasgow Times)

CELTIC hero Neil Lennon has quipped that none of his players will get ahold of Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt tonight - because he's got first dibs.

"Football is the number one sport here by a mile. You get all the British games here, there's a massive following for United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal. He said: "We’ve got to play the game and not the occasion. The city has been rocking. “It’s going to be fantastic. I’m a bit old fashioned with swapping shirts at half-time and all of that sort of baloney.

Neil Lennon demands Celtic and Rangers Euro reality check as he ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The 51-year-old is gearing up for Manchester United but has gone to bat for Scottish football ahead of a duel with Ronaldo and Co.

We've got a good core of young, hungry players and we are going well in the league." We are going to play through the World Cup and a couple of players will be going away, Gary didn't get a pre-season but hopefully we will get him fully fit and he'll be an asset to me as well. "We are playing Manchester United, I know they are off a heavy loss at the weekend but they are still full of world class players. I'm a bit old fashioned that way about swapping shirts at half time and all that sort of baloney...I've already put three orders in for Ronaldo's shirt (laughter from studio). We've got a team full of internationals, Brazilians, Hungarians, players who have played against England, they, are not going to be fazed by playing these players. The Cyrpiots are aiming to pile on the misery on Erik Ten Hag's side in the wake of their crushing 6-3 defeat to rivals Manchester City. Because they are novices at it, it's been a few years since both teams have been playing at this level and it's a huge step up." For Manchester United to come here, it is huge, we could have sold the stadium out three or four times, no problem. And Lennon gleefully added: "You'll be even happier when you see our kit. [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) and Rangers are no different, once you start getting success, the expectation level rises from supporters. And people expect them to go to Anfield and get a result. And he has gone to bat for former side Celtic as he talked up their attacking endeavours despite defeats to Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.

Celtic hero Neil Lennon jokes Gary Hooper's fitness is WORSE than ... (Glasgow Live)

The former Celtic striker is the latest former SPFL star to make the move to Omonia Nicosia after one-time Rangers and Hibs star Brandon Barker and ex-Hoops ...

[Celtic ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc)striker is the latest former SPFL star to make the move to Omonia Nicosia after former [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) and Hibs star Brandon Barker and ex-Hoops defender Adam Matthews made the switch to join [Lennon](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/neil-lennon) in his new adventure. We won the cup last season which was a brilliant feeling, to win a trophy away in another country. [Champions League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) qualifiers as he hailed the 'absolutely brilliant' impact Adam Matthews has made. The Hoops hero and his troops face a big task tonight in the [Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) as they face English giants Manchester United in Cyprus. "The league is the priority. "The priority is the championship, to challenge for the Champions League qualifiers. "We're going to play through the World Cup and a couple of the players will be going away so Gary, he didn't do a pre-season, we're hoping to get him fit in the next couple of weeks. [- Real Madrid set Celtic Champions League task as Hoops path to reaching last 16 laid bare](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/real-madrid-set-celtic-champions-25189447) [- Jota's Celtic display earns Real Madrid comparison with 'player the world was talking about' quip](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/jotas-celtic-display-earns-real-25188326) [- Callum McGregor Celtic injury latest as Ange Postecoglou provides 'doesn't look good' update](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/callum-mcgregor-celtic-injury-latest-25189005) [- Celtic player ratings v RB Leipzig as Joe Hart error proves costly but Stephen Welsh sends message](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-player-ratings-v-rb-25188722) [- Joe Hart owns Celtic mistake but sends 'sometimes it's going to hurt' Angeball message after loss](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/joe-hart-owns-celtic-mistake-25189306) Lennon's priority is the league and challenging for the [Carl Starfelt in 'hush hush' Celtic specialist trip in bid to get more detailed return timeframe](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-hero-neil-lennon-bidding-25191227) [Barker also scored an important Europa League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/watch-ex-rangers-man-brandon-24820273) qualifying goal with Lennon certain Hooper will be an asset once he finds his fitness and is properly up and running. The duo then go head to head next week in the return at Old Trafford.

Neil Lennon's blunt Celtic and Rangers Champions League ... (Football Scotland)

Neil Lennon has insisted Celtic and Rangers fans have got to be realistic as both clubs face a huge step-up in quality in the Champions League.

"Of course at every big club, and Celtic and Rangers are no different, once you start getting success the expectation level rises from the supporters. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou)'s Hoops were on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline against RB Leipzig last night. [here](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) to take yourself to our Newsletter Preference Centre. Fans of both [Rangers](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) and Celtic have been critical of elements of their teams' performances in the two matches. [Lennon](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/neil-lennon) insists they have to face reality and realise that it was always going to be a tough challenge for both his old club and former rivals in their Champions League group stage campaigns. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) and Rangers fans have got to be realistic as both clubs face a huge step-up in quality in the Champions League.

Neil Lennon winds up Rangers hero Ally McCoist over Celtic-like ... (The Celtic Way)

NEIL LENNON insists he could not believe his eyes when he caught a glimpse of the new Omonia Nicosia kit for the 2022/23 campaign.

He said: “On my first night the chief executive came in to say ‘you’ll never believe the design for the home kit next season’. Coisty will be fuming.” Appearing on talkSPORT this morning, he told Alan Brazil that he loved the similar connections to his past with the Hoops.

Neil Lennon vows to beat Omonia players to Cristiano Ronaldo's ... (talkSPORT.com)

Neil Lennon has always belonged to a dying breed of no-nonsense football men.But all that could change on Thursday night as Cypriot minnows Omonia wel.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. “For me, he is one of the greatest ever, and I would love to see him play live one more time. The demand for the Portugal legend’s shirt is always high – and Lennon does not want his players to get carried away with the occasion. [Cypriot minnows Omonia welcome Manchester United to town](https://talksport.com/football/1210874/omonia-v-man-united-live-stream-commentary-europa-league-uk-kick-off-time-team-news-cristiano-ronaldo/) in the Europa League.

Neil Lennon responds to Cristiano Ronaldo scalp question as ex ... (Scottish Daily Express)

The former Celtic boss is back in the Europa League with Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia.

In terms of my job, it is to try and scratch a result out some way and keep a foot-hold in the group." It has all the ingredients of a great night for the club. It would be amazing for the club. "The result at the weekend is probably the worst we could have had because they will be hurt and wounded. We'll try and play all that down as much as possible. Sign up to our daily sport newsletter I'm a bit old fashioned that way about swapping shirts at half time and all that sort of baloney...I've already put three orders in for Ronaldo's shirt [he joked]." It would be amazing. Lennon's lads are bottom of Group E, however, after a disappointing 3-0 defeat on matchday one to Sheriff Tiraspol before a narrow loss against Real Sociedad last month. Obviously we are going to have to suffer a lot during the game, like we did against Barcelona 10 years ago. But the Northern Irishman revealed his players will be buoyed by the visit of the Red Devils - mostly because they are mad United fans. [Europa League ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/uefa-europa-league)with a blockbuster group stage game against the Portuguese superstar and co when Manchester United travel to Cyprus to face his Omonia Nicosia team.