Football fan admits assaulting Lennon

A football fan admitted today that he assaulted Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match last season, telling a jury: "It must have been awful for him."

Wed, 31 Aug, 2011 - 16:16

A football fan admitted today that he assaulted Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match last season, telling a jury: "It must have been awful for him."

John Wilson (aged 26) told Edinburgh Sheriff Court: "I can't say how sorry I am to Mr Lennon."

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CourtsSoccerNeil LennonPlace: EdinburghPlace: Tynecastle StadiumPerson: LennonPerson: Neil LennonPerson: John WilsonPerson: WilsonPerson: David NicholsonPerson: Melanie WardPerson: NicholsonPerson: SheriffPerson: Fiona ReithEvent: SPLOrganisation: CelticOrganisation: Edinburgh Sheriff CourtOrganisation: HeartsOrganisation: Catholic
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