‘Sectarianism is racism and no room for it’ says Lennon
● SPFL accused of sweeping issue ‘under the carpet’ by former match delegate
through the season or experienced it too much myself this season and I do think it is getting better. I certainly don’t think there is a sectarian problem at this club [Hibs].”
The former Celtic manager and player endured sectarian abuse throughout much of his career. He stopped playing international football for Northern Ireland in 2002 following a death threat before a game against Cyprus. Lennon was told by police the Loyalist Volunteer Force had issued the threat via a Belfast newsroom.
Later, while manager of Celtic, he was also sent bullets in a package in the post.
A government summit was held after a so-called “shame game” between Celtic and Rangers in March 2011, when Lennon and opposite number Ally Mccoist were involved in angry scenes at the end.
There were 34 arrests inside the stadium for a variety of sectarian, racial and breach of the peace offences. Hopes a long-