Neil Lennon sacked by Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia

TOUGH TO TAKE: Neil Lennon appears dejected after losing to a late goal against Manchester United in the Europa League. Lennon has been sacked by Omonia Nicosia just five days later. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Former Northern Ireland captain Neil Lennon has been sacked as Omonia Nicosia manager after just seven months in charge.

The Cyprian outfit suffered a home defeat against Nea Salamis on Tuesday - just five days after a late loss at Manchester United in the Europa League.