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Lennon appointed as Rapid Bucharest's head coach
Neil Lennon

FORMER Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been appointed head coach of Rapid Bucharest.

Rapid finished sixth in the Romanian top flight following their final match on Sunday.

Lennon recently came close to becoming manager of Republic of Ireland and returns to coaching after an 18-month hiatus. The 52-year-old led Omonia Nicosia to Cypriot Cup success in 2022 and then the Europa League group stage.

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