James Cox
Celtic announced this morning that Neil Lennon has resigned as manager.
Lennon was in his second spell as manager of the Glasgow club and had guided them to five trophies.
However, Celtic have struggled badly this season with their quest for ten Scottish Premiership titles in a row all but over as city rivals Rangers hold an 18-point lead at the top of the table.
Lennon said: “We have experienced a difficult season due to so many factors and, of course, it is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to hit the same heights as we did previously.
“I have worked as hard as ever to try and turn things around, but unfortunately we have not managed to get the kind of run going that we have needed.
"I have always given my best to the Club and have been proud to deliver silverware to the Celtic supporters. The Club will always be part of me. I will always be a Celtic supporter myself and I will always want the best for Celtic.
“I would like to thank so many people at the Club who have given me so much and I would also like to thank my family for their love and support. I wish the Celtic supporters, players, staff and directors nothing but success for the future.”
Current assistant manager, John Kennedy, will take interim charge of the team.
In Lennon's first spell as manager, he won three league titles and two Scottish Cups.
However, despite his successes, the news does not come as a surprise as fans were growing increasingly frustrated at Celtic's slump in form this season.
