Lennon extends Celtic contract

NEIL LENNON aims to repay Celtic fans for their backing last season after signing a new 12-month rolling contract as Hoops manager.

The Armagh man, who took over from Tony Mowbray on an interim basis in March 2010 before signing a six-month rolling contract, was rewarded for an encouraging first season in charge with an extended deal which reportedly more than doubled his wages.

Lennon’s side finished second to Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League by just one point and also lost to the Ibrox men in the final of the Co-operative Insurance Cup, but finished the season by winning the Scottish Cup.