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Gabriel McKay

Neil Lennon named SFWA manager of the year as Celtic boss scoops gong for third time

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been named the Scottish Football Writers Association manager of the year for a third time.

The Irishman was given the gong in both 2011-12 and 2012-13 during his first spell with the club, having led the Hoops to the Premiership title.

After returning to the Celtic Park hotseat in 2019 Lennon has continued the club's domination of the domestic game.

His side won the League Cup, beating Rangers in the final, and were crowned Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row.

With the SFA still hoping to complete the Scottish Cup, Celtic could still win an unprecedented quadruple Treble.

Lennon takes the title from Scotland manager Steve Clarke, who had won for the last two seasons in a row thanks to his work with Kilmarnock.

He overcame competition from Stephen Robinson at Motherwell, Livingston’s Gary Holt and veteran Dick Campbell at Arbroath.

Saturday also saw the announcement of Scotland's international player of the year, with the award going to John McGinn of Aston Villa.

The 25-year-old beat Callum McGregor, Ryan Christie and Steven Naismith.

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