Lennon calls it quits

Celtic star Neil Lennon today announced he expects to retire from international football after allegedly receiving a death threat from a terrorist group prior to Northern Ireland’s friendly with Cyprus.

Celtic star Neil Lennon today announced he expects to retire from international football after allegedly receiving a death threat from a terrorist group prior to Northern Ireland’s friendly with Cyprus.

Lennon was forced to withdraw on police advice despite being made skipper of the side after the BBC‘s Belfast office were said to have received a threat from the Loyalist Volunteer Force.

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