Neil Lennon⁤ Extends Dunfermline Athletic Role as Manager

​ ⁣ Updated May 29, ⁤2025

neil lennon, the former Celtic boss, has agreed ​to⁤ a two-year extension as manager of ⁤Dunfermline Athletic. The 53-year-old initially joined the Pars in⁢ March, ‌tasked‍ with ensuring their survival in the Scottish Championship.⁣ Having successfully navigated ⁢the club to safety, Lennon accepted ​the offer to continue his role⁣ at East End Park until the summer of 2027, alongside assistant Iain Brunskill.

LennonS initial appointment came shortly after Michael Tidser’s⁣ dismissal, who had‍ a brief​ 60-day stint. Lennon himself had previously been⁣ let go ⁣by Rapid ‍Bucharest after only three‌ months. Now, ⁤his⁢ focus​ is‍ on the ⁣future role of dunfermline, aiming for a more competitive season.

Acknowledging the challenges ahead,⁢ Lennon emphasized the need⁣ for enhancement, especially in goal-scoring. He ​noted the team only scored 28 goals in 36 games and wants ‌to change that. He⁣ also wants to rebuild the team incrementally.

“We came in‍ at a ​difficult time and some of⁢ the performances were good, solid, but weren’t impressive by any means, so I want to change that,” lennon said. “But now this ‍is‍ a different challenge, one that we ⁢want to start looking⁢ up the ⁣table rather than ⁢over our shoulders.”
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Lennon⁢ acknowledged the competitive landscape of ‌the ‍league, highlighting the presence of recently relegated‌ Premier League teams ⁢and strong contenders like‌ Ayr United and Partick Thistle.

David Cook, Dunfermline Athletic chief ​executive, emphasized the ‍significance‍ of Lennon’s appointment. He said confirming ‌the appointment of Neil is a‌ clear statement of ⁣their intent to build something ⁢meaningful and competitive. Cook added that Lennon’s leadership and experience⁣ have already made a notable impact.

What’s next

Lennon ⁣aims to bolster ⁣the squad ⁣with players who can provide a competitive edge, setting his sights on ⁤challenging⁣ near ⁢the top ‌of the league next season.