Dunfermline are reportedly hopeful of keeping Neil Lennon as manager for the long term after a successful stint at East End Park. Lennon, who joined the Pars in March to help avoid relegation back to League One, not only achieved that but also guided the team to a respectable seventh-place finish in the Scottish Championship. [RecordSport]
Lennon was initially brought in on a short-term contract, until the end of the season. However, Pars owner James Bord and the board are now reportedly keen to make the Irishman’s stay permanent.
They believe Lennon is the right person to move the club forward and have shown their support by offering financial backing to build a strong team and improve the club’s facilities.
With the backing of Bord and others, Dunfermline are looking to challenge for promotion back to the Premiership. Lennon, who is eager to continue the work he has started, is set to sit down with Bord to discuss the Pars’ future plans.
One of the key areas under discussion is the potential for bringing in new signings, with Lennon already working to secure his former Celtic midfielder, Victor Wanyama, on a longer-term deal. Talks are ongoing, and the club is also in discussions with other players such as Chris Hamilton, Josh Cooper, Tashan Oakley-Boothe, and Jeremian Chilokoa Mullen.
The Pars’ recent takeover earlier this year has brought a renewed sense of optimism, and Bord’s ambition to turn Dunfermline into a major force in Scottish football is clear.
The owner and his backers believe that Lennon’s experience, including his time at Hibernian and Celtic, make him the ideal candidate to help them realise that vision.
As the summer approaches, it’s looking increasingly likely that Lennon’s time at Dunfermline will be extended. With a strong backing from the club’s board and plans to improve the squad, the former Celtic manager could soon be in charge of leading Dunfermline towards a successful return to the Premiership.
