"Neil Lennon greeted Martin O'Neill at Hampden after Celtic's progression to the Scottish Cup final, showing that old habits die hard as he still calls him 'boss'."
"O'Neill praised Lennon's management at Dunfermline, stating, 'His record in management is really terrific. What a job he's doing to get to the final.'"
"The last competitive match between Lennon and O'Neill was in May 2005, marking the end of O'Neill's first spell in charge with a Scottish Cup triumph."
"O'Neill's determination to sign Lennon in 1996 led him to visit Lennon's flat, where he refused to leave until Lennon agreed to join Leicester City."
Neil Lennon greeted Martin O'Neill at Hampden, showing their enduring relationship from over 20 years ago. They last played together in 2005, and now they will face off as Lennon manages Dunfermline Athletic against O'Neill's Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. Both have legendary status at Celtic, and while O'Neill praises Lennon's management, he emphasizes the competitive nature of their upcoming match. Their relationship began in 1996 when O'Neill was determined to sign Lennon for Leicester City.
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