Neil Lennon departure 'best outcome' for Celtic, former teammate says

'The club now need to move quickly and get a new manager and his staff in for the challenges ahead'

Neil Lennon has resigned as Celtic manager, the Scottish Premiership club have announced. Picture: Andrew Milligan

Former Celtic striker John Hartson believes Neil Lennon’s resignation is the “best outcome” for the club.

The 45-year-old, who played for the Hoops between 2001 and 2006, said on Twitter: “Neil Lennon can be proud of his achievements both as a player, coach and manager of Celtic.