LEVEIN’S HEALTH SCARE LEFT LENNON SHAKEN
THEY are sworn enemies on derby day in Edinburgh and have been known to engage in verbal sparring off the pitch. However, Hibernian manager Neil Lennon admits he was left shaken at hearing how Hearts counterpart Craig Levein was left hospitalised at the start of the week. News that Levein needed emergency medical treatment on Monday for what is now known to be a heart problem stunned Scottish football. Lennon’s concerns for his 53-yearold rival’s welfare were eased when the two exchanged texts later that day. Levein, who mischievously sparked a row when he claimed that ‘natural order’ had been restored following his side’s Scottish Cup win over Hibs in January, has since tweeted to say that he intends to be back in the dugout after the international break. And Lennon, whose side travel to Livingston today, is relieved to hear that he is on the mend. He said: ‘I’m delighted Craig is recovering. You see the headline and you just worry. ‘Thankfully, I was able to get hold of him later on that day and he was in good spirits. ‘It was just texts, as I didn’t want to ring him. I knew he was in hospital but didn’t know what condition he was in. ‘We sent all our best wishes from the staff here and he got back to me quickly with his usual dry sense of humour. ‘That was a great sign and I will be delighted to see him back soon, although he obviously needs a bit of time and privacy. ‘At the end of the day, there is huge respect there. You like the