Fans back Lennon decision to quit

Diehard Celtic fans in Neil Lennon’s home town tonight claimed he was better off without international football after sectarian hatred drove him to quit the Northern Ireland team.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2002 - 20:12

Diehard Celtic fans in Neil Lennon’s home town tonight claimed he was better off without international football after sectarian hatred drove him to quit the Northern Ireland team.

Protestants and Catholics alike in Lurgan were gripped by news of the midfielder’s shock decision.

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