Neil Lennon, the former manager of Celtic and Hibernian, was recently fired by Rapid Bucharest after just six games in charge. The 53-year-old coach, who has also managed teams like Bolton Wanderers and Omonia Nicosia, was hired by the Romanian club in May. Unfortunately, Lennon couldn’t secure a single win with the team, drawing five matches and losing one, which left them in 12th place in the SuperLiga, just above the bottom position due to goal difference.
Along with Lennon, his coaching staff, including Iain Brunskill, Andrew Liddell, and Kyirakos Televantos, were also dismissed from their roles. Rapid Bucharest released a statement expressing gratitude to Lennon for his commitment and energy during his time with the club. They also mentioned the recent passing of Lennon’s mother earlier this month, acknowledging the difficult time he faced.
Following the announcement of Lennon’s departure, Rapid Bucharest quickly appointed Marius Sumudica as the new manager. Sumudica is a former player and coach of the club and is expected to help improve their performance. The team hopes that this change will lead to better results in the league. Rapid Bucharest is eager to move forward under their new leadership and climb up the SuperLiga standings.
