During this month 20 years ago, Celtic first signed midfielder Neil Lennon who, of course, went on to become manager. The Northern Irishman could be set to become the first person who has won a treble with the club as player and manager.

Despite it being 20 years on though, Lennon is still hungry to go on and win more as manager of Celtic hopefully starting with Sunday’s fixture against Hearts.

As quoted by the Herald, the Celtic boss spoke about his time at the club and how he doesn’t want it to end.

“It’s been a fantastic 20 years,” he said. “I had a spell away, but my involvement has just been amazing. There have been lows and highs. But it’s been a blessing and a real privilege.

“You couldn’t have envisaged how it would pan out. It’s been incredible. I don’t take it lightly. We work tirelessly to maintain the successful standards the club has set. We’re being tested at the minute, but that can only be a good thing as well.

“I don’t know many championships we have won in that period. Maybe 15 out of 20? It’s unbelievable and I don’t want it to end. I want it to keep going. We are very driven and galvanised.”

It is highly likely that in the eyes of a lot of Celtic fans, either way, this season ends Neil Lennon will be a Celtic legend.

A man who has led up to countless trophies. Okay, yeah we haven’t been great recently and should he even be in a job? Probably not, but I don’t think that effects too much his legend status but if the season goes sour, I think it may for many.

Fingers crossed we can see Lenny lifting our 40th Scottish Cup trophy in a row on Sunday afternoon.

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