Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has revealed that he was disappointed at missing out on the opportunity to manage the Bhoys once again.

After Celtic announced in April that Ronny Deila would step down from his post after the end of the season, Lennon, who was in charge of the club between 2010 and 2014, was one of the candidates linked with replacing the Norwegian at Paradise; Brendan Rodgers, David Moyes and Owen Coyle amongst others were in the running too.




But it was Rodgers who got the nod earlier in the month as Celtic appointed the Northern Irishman as their new manager on a one-year rolling contract.

And Lennon, who guided Celtic to three Scottish Premiership titles and two Scottish Cups, admitted that he even met with the Hoops’ hierarchy informally.
 


However, the former Bolton manager was quick to back the Scottish giants’ decision to appoint Rodgers, although he did not hide his disappointment about failing to get the Celtic job.

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“I wasn't hurt, no. Disappointed, yes”, Lennon was quoted as saying by the Herald Scotland.

“What's for you can't go by you. I need to look at something else now and get a new challenge.

"It wasn't really an interview, it was more like meeting up again. We just chatted things through about the team and the club and what they would need to take it forward again.

"After the Bolton experience it would have to be the right job. I've got plenty to offer.

“Celtic appealed to me, but they have picked a really good candidate in Brendan, he's a great manager, so we will see what happens in the future."