Celtic: Neil Lennon ends his four-year spell as manager 
Neil Lennon has confirmed he has left Celtic after four years as manager following talks about his future.It is understood that the former club captain
had been considering his position for some time despite securing a third straight Scottish title."I have parted company with Celtic," the 42-year-old Northern Irishman said in a brief statement.
"The club are in a very strong position and I wish the fans and the club all the very best for the future."Lennon's statement came after Thursday morning talks with his agent, Martin Reilly, and ahead of scheduled talks with Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell.
"I can't thank Peter Lawwell and the board enough for their backing and support during my time as manager," he said.
Lennon took charge of the Glasgow club in 2010, leading them to three league titles and two Scottish Cups.He also previously
led Celtic to Champions League last 16, with a victory over Barcelona in November 2012 being his side's most high-profile achievement.
However, he is believed to have been concerned that his present side would be unable to negotiate three rounds of qualifying next season.
Lennon has often expressed his desire to eventually manage in the Premier League in England and has been linked with the vacancies this summer at Norwich City and West Brom.
A former midfielder who started his senior career with Glenavon in his homeland,
Lennon played for Manchester City, Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City before joining Celtic in 2000.
He had a seven-year spell as a player at Celtic Park and returned as first-team coach in 2008 after short spells with Nottingham Forest and Wycombe Wanderers.
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