Lennon deal set to create club record
Danny Lennon is likely to write himself into the history books after League One club Clyde handed him a two-year contract extension.
The new deal, which runs until May 2024, means the 53-year-old is likely to reach the milestone of 200 games in charge of the Broadwood club next season, a feat achieved by only seven other managers in their history.
Lennon took over at the Bully Wee in November 2017 and guided them to promotion in the following campaign.
He told the club’s website: “I am delighted to have signed up for another two seasons as manager of Clyde FC.
“I am excited to build on our journey of forward momentum together in my five seasons here, moving from bottom of the fourth tier to mid-table in the third tier.
“There is still great potential for us to move forward as a club, amongst the stiff competition we face in League One.
“Our ambition in the next two years is to finish higher in the league each year and progress further in the cup competitions. With the board, the coaches, the players and the fans all pulling together as one, I believe we can achieve that goal.”
Chairman Gordon Thomson said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Danny has extended his contract with the club.
“The knowledge and experience that Danny brings to Clyde has been invaluable during his time at the helm. His is already one of the longest current tenures at any Scottish League club, and that stability has been crucial during unprecedented circumstances in the game.
“I, personally, have greatly appreciated working with Danny as we faced these challenges together and, as a board, we look forward to continue to work with him to build on the progress we’ve made.”
Meanwhile, Lennon admitted his side didn’t deserve to take anything from the game as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Alloa on Saturday.
Ross MacIver’s 57th-minute winner leaves the Bully Wee seventh in the League One table.
Lennon said: “That was very frustrating, and I’m disappointed to be leaving not just without any points, but there wasn’t even an effort at goal.
“That’s not me having a pop at strikers – we didn’t create enough.
“I thought the work-ethic was there, I thought we were very well organised and made it difficult for Alloa.
“But they got a free kick, we switched off, they moved the ball quickly from one side to the other, and it’s a horrible goal to lose, from our point of view.
“It’s not doing the basics of football right, not matching, covering up for team-mates, etc.
“This group of players have exceeded in terms of where I thought we would be at this stage of the season.
“But what we’re asking them to do is be brave. If we are going to lose games, then lose it the way that we believe football should be.
“It was a very poor day, and I thought we deserved nothing out of the game.”