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Support for Neil and family
By: Newsroom Staff on 04 Mar, 2011 17:00
A SUSPECT package addressed to Neil Lennon was today intercepted at a Royal Mail sorting office in Saltcoats. Alert postal staff spotted it and, thankfully, it proved to be a hoax.
It comes just weeks after bullets were sent through the post to the Celtic manager, along with two of the Club’s Irish players, Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “Clearly, this most recent sickening event in a long line of threats to Neil and his family is extremely worrying.
“This demonstrates the intensity and pressure which Neil endures as the Celtic manager. However, he has coped with these issues incredibly well during his short time as manager, showing what a strong character he is.
“Indeed, it is extremely sad that Neil has had to contend with such issues for more than a decade, both as a Celtic player and manager.
“No-one in any walk of life should have to live their life in this way and those responsible should be condemned.
“It goes without saying Neil and his family will continue to receive every support from the Club.
“We know Neil will also have the full backing of all our fans as he and the Club did on Wednesday evening. While these events are very concerning, we would ask that they continue to back the Club in this positive Celtic manner.
“While the authorities and other commentators have taken a close interest in recent football events, we would hope they would give similar attention to also condemning such actions.”
Celtic Football Club
By: Newsroom Staff on 04 Mar, 2011 17:00
A SUSPECT package addressed to Neil Lennon was today intercepted at a Royal Mail sorting office in Saltcoats. Alert postal staff spotted it and, thankfully, it proved to be a hoax.
It comes just weeks after bullets were sent through the post to the Celtic manager, along with two of the Club’s Irish players, Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “Clearly, this most recent sickening event in a long line of threats to Neil and his family is extremely worrying.
“This demonstrates the intensity and pressure which Neil endures as the Celtic manager. However, he has coped with these issues incredibly well during his short time as manager, showing what a strong character he is.
“Indeed, it is extremely sad that Neil has had to contend with such issues for more than a decade, both as a Celtic player and manager.
“No-one in any walk of life should have to live their life in this way and those responsible should be condemned.
“It goes without saying Neil and his family will continue to receive every support from the Club.
“We know Neil will also have the full backing of all our fans as he and the Club did on Wednesday evening. While these events are very concerning, we would ask that they continue to back the Club in this positive Celtic manner.
“While the authorities and other commentators have taken a close interest in recent football events, we would hope they would give similar attention to also condemning such actions.”
Celtic Football Club
