Neil Lennon Set for Return to Scottish Football as Brendan Rodgers replacement and new headcoach

After a brief stint in Romania with Rapid Bucharest, Neil Lennon is reportedly on the verge of making a return to Scottish football.

The former Celtic and Hibernian manager, who enjoyed an illustrious career both as a player and a manager in Scotland, is expected to be appointed the new head coach of Dunfermline Athletic, according to reports from The Daily Mail.

Neil Lennon is no stranger to Scottish football, having enjoyed huge success with Celtic, where he not only played but later managed over two spells. His time at the Hoops saw him lift multiple Scottish Premiership titles, Scottish Cups, and League Cups, as well as guiding the club to a memorable run in the UEFA Champions League in 2012/13. Lennon also played an instrumental role in Hibernian securing promotion to the Scottish Premiership and leading the Hibees to European qualification.

His time in Romania with Rapid Bucharest, however, was short-lived, and after his departure in 2024, Lennon has been keen to find a new managerial role. His return to Scotland, should it happen, will no doubt be met with intrigue, especially among Celtic supporters who hold Lennon in high regard for his past achievements at Paradise.

Dunfermline’s Managerial Turmoil

Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship, have had a tough season in the second tier. James McPake was dismissed as manager just before Christmas, leaving John McLaughlan to take over as interim manager. Following this, Michael Tidser was brought in to steady the ship in January but was sacked after just two months, with the club continuing to struggle.

Now, reports suggest that Lennon is poised to take over at East End Park, a move that will see the Northern Irishman return to management in Scotland.While this appointment would mark a fresh chapter for Lennon.