Neil Lennon has been appointed supervisor of Scottish Championship membership Dunfermline Athletic on an preliminary deal till the tip of this season.
The previous Celtic and Hibernian boss was most lately within the dugout final yr at Romanian facet Fast Bucuresti however was sacked after three months right into a two-year-deal.
Lennon is the third everlasting Dunfermline supervisor this season, with James McPake sacked in December and Michael Tidser dismissed on Monday after simply two months.
Lennon’s first match will probably be towards his former Celtic captain Scott Brown who’s boss at promotion-chasing Ayr United
The Pars are second-bottom of the desk – six factors away from computerized relegation however one level behind Hamilton as they bid to maneuver out of the relegation play-off spot with seven video games to go.
He will probably be joined by coach Iain Brunskill, who had spells at Liverpool’s academy, Norwich, Blackpool, QPR and most lately at Fast Bucuresti as Lennon’s assistant.
Dunfermline sacked Michael Tidser as head coach after simply two months within the job
Lennon’s first match answerable for Dunfermline will probably be towards promotion-chasing Ayr United, who’re managed by his former Celtic captain Scott Brown.
Championship survival the goal for Lennon
Lennon has signed an preliminary short-term deal till the tip of this season at Dunfermline (Credit score: Craig Brown/DAFC)
Following his appointment, Lennon stated: “I am very excited concerning the prospect of becoming a member of Dunfermline Athletic Soccer Membership. As soon as I spoke to James Bord he put throughout a really compelling proposition on his ambitions for the membership. Nonetheless, brief time period our intention is clearly to be within the Championship subsequent season.
“Having watched the match towards Aberdeen within the Scottish Cup it is clear there’s expertise within the squad, maybe just a bit low on confidence on the minute.
“What we wish to do is convey an power, confidence and an thrilling model of soccer. It might not occur immediately however we wish to play on the entrance foot, excite supporters and get the gamers believing in what we’re doing.”
Chairman and chief govt David Prepare dinner added: “Firstly I might prefer to welcome Neil and Iain to KDM Group East Finish Park. We in a short time recognized Neil because the excellent candidate for the position. Having managed on the very highest degree within the nation he’ll convey an enormous wealth of expertise to the membership.
“Whereas it has been a workforce effort in securing the providers of such a high-calibre supervisor, this would not have been attainable with out James Bord’s private involvement within the negotiations.
“Neil has already began work getting ready for subsequent Saturday’s match with Ayr United and with seven matches remaining we all know our supporters will get behind Neil, Iain and the remainder of the workers and squad as we battle to take care of our Championship putting.”
Lennon’s managerial historical past
Lennon was sacked from his final two jobs in Romania and Cyprus
After an preliminary stint as Celtic caretaker boss, Lennon was handed the job at Parkhead for the primary time in June 2010. He went on to win the Scottish Cup in his first season, earlier than three consecutive top-flight titles and one other Scottish Cup adopted.
He left the membership after 4 years and went on to affix Bolton however the workforce struggled, whereas off-field monetary points additionally impacted the facet – with Lennon leaving after two years.
Lennon then joined Hibernian as head coach and led the workforce to promotion again to the Scottish Premiership on the first time of asking and certified for the Europa League, in addition to ending fourth within the prime flight. Nonetheless, three years later he departed Easter Street.
Lennon guided Hibernian to the highest flight after profitable the Scottish Championship title
One other interim spell at Celtic adopted as Lennon changed Brendan Rodgers, who had joined Leicester Metropolis, and as soon as once more he was handed the job on a everlasting foundation after serving to seal a 3rd home treble, earlier than profitable all three trophies on his personal the next season. He did, nonetheless, depart in 2021 after Rangers returned to prime spot for the primary time in 10 years.
Lennon gained 10 trophies as Celtic boss together with a home treble throughout his two spells in cost
Lennon loved relative success in Cyrpus – profitable the Cypriot Cup with Omonia, however was sacked after lower than a yr within the job, whereas his time at Fast Bucuresti in Romania lasted simply three months after a tricky begin to the season.
Dunfermline’s closing league fixtures
- March 29: Ayr United (A)
- April 2: Livingston (H)
- April 5: Hamilton Academical (H)
- April 12: Queen’s Park (A)
- April 19: Partick Thistle (H)
- April 26: Airdrieonians (H)
- Could 2: Morton (A)
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