Lennon sympathises with Kelly after father's death

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his sympathy goes out to Kilmarnock's Liam Kelly and his family.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his sympathy goes out to Kilmarnock's Liam Kelly and his family.

Killie beat the Hoops 1-0 at Hampden in the Scottish League Cup final yesterday.

But the day turned to tragedy as Liam's father suffered a heart attack at full-time and died later in hospital.

Lennon said: "It makes my disappointment (at losing the match) pale into insignificance…I can only send out my condolences to him and his family."

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