Celtic boss Lennon wanted Hammers hotseat in February

According to the Daily Star's Paul Hetherington in his column in the newspaper, Celtic legend and current Bhoys manager Neil Lennon was eyeing up the West Ham job when speculation over the then-uncertain future of Irons boss Sam Allardyce was flying around in February and March.

The Northern Irishman is known to be keen on a move to England, having guided his Celtic side to the Scottish Premier League title and the last 16 of the Champions League this term, recording a famous victory over Catalan megaclub Barcelona on the way and according to the Star is considering his future at Celtic Park, where he is on a one-year rolling contract.

Championship side Leicester City, where Lennon spent much of his playing career, are said to be keen on the outspoken Celtic chief, as are West Ham's Premier League rivals Stoke City and Everton.

Whether David Sullivan and David Gold were/are as keen on Lennon as he is on us is another matter entirely...

By Alex Shilling, News Editor

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