CURIOUSLY, for such a knowledgeable student of the game, Neil Lennon had never set eyes on the greatest footballer in the world until three nights ago.
CURIOUSLY, for such a knowledgeable student of the game, Neil Lennon had never set eyes on the greatest footballer in the world until three nights ago.
Neil Lennon runs the rule over his players last night with Danny McGrain in close attendance.
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Michael Grant
Sure, he knew Lionel Messi's game inside out having savoured his play for years, like everyone else, as a television viewer of Barcelona and Argentina games. However, only on Saturday night did he actually see the great wee fella in the flesh.
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