Lenny: Celtic is my life
NEIL LENNON insists Celtic are his life as he targets keeping up their unprecedented run of success.
The Northern Irishman admits it’s an honour to be in charge of the Hoops as they close in on a quadruple Treble.
Lennon has already helped secure
FROM BACK PAGE last season’s domestic clean sweep after Brendan Rodgers’ shock departure for Leicester.
Now he has told fans his squad won’t be resting on their laurels with Celtic closing in on a ninth successive league title.
Lennon’s side hold a 13-point lead over Rangers at the top heading into Sunday’s derby at Ibrox.
And if they wrap up the title then next season will see them push for a record 10 in a row.
The 48-year-old, who kicked off their run in his first spell as boss, said: “This time last year I was given the opportunity to return to the club I have always loved.
“The challenge was there. The club was aiming for an unprecedented trinity of trebles.
“It was an absolute honour to be called upon to help deliver this and we were delighted to clinch the title, lift the Scottish Cup and celebrate another momentous season.
“These special moments are what we live for as Celtic supporters. I looked around Hampden and felt humbled I had been given the responsibility to deliver days like these.
“As a player, captain and manager I have been fortunate to experience these moments. To see the players, the fans, the whole club united together in celebration and success is a fantastic feeling. It brings me great pride.
“This club is my life and bringing success to Celtic will always be my goal.
“My overriding aim will always be to give our fans exciting, attacking, winning football, to be the dominant team in the country and to continue to bring you trophies.
“What this group of players has achieved so far is nothing short of incredible. Ten trophies in a row is unprecedented.
“This season we have lifted the League Cup, performed brilliantly in the league and enjoyed a very positive European run against some highquality opposition.”
In an address to supporters as the club opened sales for season tickets, Lennon added: “I’m proud to have played a part in this but we couldn’t do it without you. None of this is possible without your support.
“I know what the club means to you and what your support means to us.
“We share the same love, passion and respect for our great club. It is a club like no other with its culture, its ethos.
“We will always want the best for our club but, first and foremost, we will always be Celtic supporters. It means so much to us both and it is part of us. It is our cause. It is our calling.
“We want you with us at Celtic Park once again to continue our journey together. We want you beside us at Paradise, one of world football’s great arenas, to enjoy more great Celtic occasions.
“I can assure you, myself, my backroom team, the players and everyone else at Celtic, will continue to do all we can to give you a club you can be proud of.”