Lennon urges fans to stop republican chants

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon has urged supporters to stop unacceptable chanting after noting a re-emergence in recent matches.

Irish republican chants were heard at Tynecastle last week when some Celtic fans clashed with stewards following an incident on the touchline which saw a fan charged with assaulting Lennon.

Lennon again praised the supporters for their “magnificent” response to him and the team on Sunday as Celtic lost out to Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race despite victory over Motherwell.