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title: "Celtic: Fans react to statistic about Neil Lennon’s second spell in charge"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Liam Togher"
section: "SPFL News"
published: "2019-12-20T19:40:11Z"
modified: "2019-12-20T19:40:11Z"
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# Celtic: Fans react to statistic about Neil Lennon’s second spell in charge

**Plenty of Celtic fans have been reacting to a statistic posted on Twitter outlining the impressive record of Neil Lennon during his second spell in the Parkhead dugout.**

Having had a [four-year stint as Hoops manager](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/profil/trainer/6266) earlier this decade, the 48-year-old returned to the club in February on an initial caretaker basis after Brendan Rodgers left to take charge of Leicester (as per [BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47371095)) and he was [given the job full-time at the end of last season](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48472791).

Celtic’s game against Aberdeen on Saturday is the [50th](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/profil/trainer/6266) since Lennon replaced Rodgers and, as noted by [@AgentScotland](https://twitter.com/AgentScotland/status/1207748964524711937) on Twitter, things have worked out very positively for him in that time.

> Celtic's record since Neil Lennon's return.
>
> P49 W38 D7 L4 GF117 GA31
>
> Win rate: 77.5%\
> Draw rate: 14.3%\
> Lose rate: 8.2%
>
> He had many sceptics when his return was confirmed, none more so than me but what he's achieved so far this season & the style of play has been sensational.
>
> — Inside The SPFL (@AgentScotland) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/AgentScotland/status/1207748964524711937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

He won [10 of his 14 games in caretaker charge](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/leistungsdatenDetail/trainer/6266/verein_id/371/datum_zu/2019-02-26/datum_ab/2019-05-30) in 2018/19, [guiding them to the Scottish Cup](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/erfolge/trainer/6266) and [sealing the Premiership title](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/erfolge/trainer/6266) as the Hoops completed a [third consecutive domestic treble](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/26/celtics-treble-treble-success-opens-comparisons-debate/).

In [35 matches](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/leistungsdatenDetail/trainer/6266/verein_id/371/datum_zu/2019-05-31/datum_ab/0000-00-00) since his full-time appointment, Lennon has [won 29](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-lennon/leistungsdatenDetail/trainer/6266/verein_id/371/datum_zu/2019-05-31/datum_ab/0000-00-00) and led them into the [knockout rounds of the Europa League](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2635767.html?iv=true) as [Group E winners](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/standings/), as well as [retaining the Betfred Cup](https://www.skysports.com/football/rangers-vs-celtic/421184) for a [fourth consecutive triumph](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/pokalhistorie/verein/371).

The decision to give him the job permanently was [criticised by some of the Hoops faithful](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/way-to-kill-a-moment-celtic-fans-react-to-the-permanent-appointment-of-neil-lennon-1-4934721) at the time, but these Celtic fans on Twitter have been hugely impressed by the manager after seeing his record since February:

> And me… delighted to have been proved so so very wrong. Long may it continue…
>
> — (@7govscott) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/7govscott/status/1207749385129529344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> When Lenny came back I was happy cause I knew what he could do at Paradise a few of admins weren’t too keen bit now they see he’s the right choice hh
>
> — Ian ” the wall ” Lancaster (@Ian6788cfc) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/Ian6788cfc/status/1207790006464589824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> That win ratio is ridiculous!!considering we gifted the Rangers an Ibrox won because it was effectively already job done
>
> — Stephen McIlwraith (@smclwrth) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/smclwrth/status/1207750201953398785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If this season ends well, I have a few screenshots to pull out the bag that are gonna make a lot of people look very stupid☺️
>
> — CelticBhoy1888 (@Bhoy1888Celtic1) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/Bhoy1888Celtic1/status/1207767945193111558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Agreed. Im absolutely eating my words and loving the fact that i am! Hes been outstanding!
>
> — MarkE (@SparkyVFR) [December 20, 2019](https://twitter.com/SparkyVFR/status/1207981260259385344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He proved me wrong, I was convinced we would be taking a step back with his appointment, Not at all.. This football (particularity in Europe) is a throwback to the O’Neill days.
>
> I think even a double this season (including the title) would be a great season.
>
> — Belfast Bhoy (@BxlfastBhoy) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/BxlfastBhoy/status/1207750848513761280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I backed him from day 1 he’s a Celtic man and a winner
>
> — Bobby (@BobbyBhoy67) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/BobbyBhoy67/status/1207769433214767109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [@Lisa18881967](https://twitter.com/Lisa18881967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) our leader. They stats are outstanding
>
> — Greg (@Greggg67) [December 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/Greggg67/status/1207751552691310594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think Lennon has already vindicated the decision to give him the Celtic manager’s job full-time or does he still have more to prove? Join in the discussion by commenting below!***