Football: Lennon's Paradise with Gord.Byline: By RONNIE ESPLIN NEIL LENNON has credited Celtic manager Gordon Strachan for making his ascent to club captain as comfortable as possible. When the former Scotland international took over from Martin O'Neill in the summer, the 34-year-old took over the armband arm·band n. A band worn around the upper arm, often as identification or as a symbol of mourning or protest. Noun 1. armband - worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning from Jackie McNamara, who had departed for Wolves. The midfielder, who was a mainstay of the team under O'Neill, admits his early fears over the change of manager have proved unfounded. Lennon told the Celtic View: "I have a very good relationship with the manager. He's been brilliant for me. "I thought things might be difficult at first, making the change from Martin with whom I had nine great years. "I'll never forget what he has done for me, but the manager has made life easy for me and I just want to respond in the same way and make life easier for him. "There are a few extra responsibilities, but I am really enjoying it." Celtic's dramatic 3-2 win over Hearts at Tynecastle on New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. increased the gap at the top of the Bank of Scotland Bank of Scotland plc is a commercial and clearing bank, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. With a history dating to the 17th century, it is the oldest surviving bank in what is now the United Kingdom, and is the only commercial institution created by the Parliament of Scotland to Premier League to seven points over the Jambos. CAPTION(S): LENNON: Credit |
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