Yahoo News Leicester City hero told to keep players 'from the disco or ski slopes' after landing new role
Former Leicester City midfielder and Celtic manager Neil Lennon has landed himself a new role – where his discipline will be as important as his tactics.
The 52-year-old, who was a key player in the Foxes team that won promotion to the then Premiership and the League Cup, has been appointed head coach of Rapid Bucharest. It represents a return to management after an 18-month absence after leaving Cypriot club Omonia.
Speaking on the club website he discussed the need to restore the link between the the playing side and the supporters, after Rapid ended the Romanian top flight season in sixth place.
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However, their co-owner Dan Sucu sees a far more over-arching role – starting with the playing-staff. Sucu is quoted by Sky Sports as saying: “He comes from a soccer culture, the Anglo-Saxon one, based on seriousness, work, success,” he said on the club’s website. “A culture where decisions, once made, are no longer commented on or negotiated, but simply implemented.
“A coach with exceptional results, experienced but still young, energetic, very authoritative, a true leader.
“I am convinced that we will no longer have players who demonstrate their speed at three in the morning from the disco or on the ski slopes, or who show up to the team with extra pounds than the optimal weight.
“I am also convinced that next season the physical preparation, commitment and determination of our team will be at a significantly increased level compared to the season just ended.”
Lennon had a successful playing career with Crewe, City and Celtic and is best known as a manager for his time with the Hoops.
