John Hartson reckons Lennon wouldn't disregard Tynecastle opportunity due to Celtic and Hibs links
That's according to John Hartson , who reckons his former Celtic teammate would be open minded about taking over at Tynecastle and that his two spells in charge at Parkhead and a successful stint across the capital at Hibs wouldn't come into it. Lennon was often public enemy no 1 in Gorgie, with one crazed fan even running o to the pitch to attack him during a stormy clash with the Celts during his first spell.
The majority of Hearts fans didn't take things to such extremes, and simply disliked him as a combative, confrontational midfielder during his playing days before his transition to the dugout, but would no doubt be less than impressed if their club was to seriously consider Lennon as a replacement for Steven Naismith. But Hartson is convinced the 53-year-old would see it as a great opportunity to get back into Scottish football with a big club following his sacking by Rapid Bucharest.
"I don't think that would bother him too much," Hartson told GO Radio. "He's quite thick skinned. I know he did really well at Hibs, he got them promoted from the Championship to the Premiership. "Listen, I don't think the Hibs fans would like it. But at the end of the day, if Neil was to be offered the job, I don't think his excuse would be because he managed Hibs. I don't know exactly the way he would think, but I think he would see it as an opportunity to get back into the game in Scotland with a really good club. I don't think it would put him off, I'll be honest with you.
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