NEIL LENNON has revealed his frustration over not being considered for managerial positions as he slammed assumptions over his Celtic exit.

The former Parkhead boss has been out of managerial work since he left the club in February and branded knock-backs over roles as a "mystery".

Lennon, who has won ten trophies at Celtic, also cited "short memories" of his critics as he pointed to his trophy record.

Speaking to The Sunday People, Lennon admitted: "It's frustrating. Some people probably assume that I'm not looking for a return to management because of the way it ended at Celtic. But nothing could be further from the truth.

"I'm still relatively young, as hungry as ever and believe I would bring something to any club that appointed me. And I'd like to think my record as a manager compares favourably to most.

"Some players just got to the end of the road (during his last season at Celtic).The pandemic hit us badly because once we returned to action, we were never the same again. But I look back with satisfaction at what I did achieve.

"And while I'd have loved to have created history by winning that 10th title, one or two people have short memories. During my final spell at Celtic, we won five out of seven trophies which isn't bad, is it?"

And Lennon insisted he's been left mystified as to why he's not been considered for a number of roles after applying.

He explained: "It is a bit of a mystery. I think I've done a decent job wherever I've been. Even at Bolton, I kept the club up in my first season despite the financial problems there.

"And while Rangers weren't always strong during the period I managed Celtic, winning four Trebles took some doing."