Former Celtic and Hibernian manager Neil Lennon has been sacked by Rapid Bucharest after just six matches. The 53-year-old ex-Northern Ireland midfielder, who also had spells in charge at Bolton Wanderers and Omonia Nicosia, was appointed in May. A run of five draws and a defeat has Rapid sitting 12th in the 16-team SuperLiga.

Lennon drew five of his six games in charge of Rapid Bucharest, but it was not enough to save his job. The club has announced that he has been sacked, along with his backroom staff, Iain Brunskill, Andrew Liddell and Kyirakos Televantos.

A Disappointing Start for Lennon

The former Celtic boss was appointed in May on a two-year contract, but after failing to win any of his opening five matches, he insisted earlier in August that he was “in it for the long haul.” However, the club decided to make a change after just six games.

What Now for Lennon?

It is hard to see where his managerial career goes from here after disappointing stints in Cypriot and Romania. A full-time role in the media might be worth considering. Lennon had been appointed as Rapid Bucharest manager earlier this summer. But his time at the Romanian club has already come to an end as they have decided to sack him after just six games.

Lennon's second stint as Celtic manager was interesting. On one hand, he did win a number of trophies, including a treble. On the other, he oversaw the 2020/21 campaign, which was arguably the club's worst this century. It was not a happy ending but nobody can question Lennon's legendary status at Celtic, both as a player and as manager.

Rapid Bucharest Move On

The club has announced that Marius Șumudică will be Lennon's replacement. Șumudică, who played for Rapid Bucharest as a player and also managed the club, is a familiar face to the club's fans. He has been appointed as manager after just 15 minutes of Lennon's departure being announced. He has taken charge of 23 different clubs in total in his managerial career. But the 53-year-old calls Rapid Bucharest “home”, having also played there over two spells.

The Future is Uncertain

Lennon's sacking is a reminder that managers don't always get patience in the modern game. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the Northern Irishman. He is a talented manager, but he has had a difficult time in recent years. It will be interesting to see where he ends up next.

What's Next for Lennon?

It’s a question many, including ex-Scotland striker Lee Miller, are asking following the former Celtic and Hibernian manager's Rapid Bucharest sacking. As a former manager, Miller praised Lennon's ambition to work abroad, even if he had “nowhere near long enough to produce”. Speaking on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, ex-Falkirk boss Miller said: “Lennon felt he wanted to try something different, he wanted to test himself, and good on him for doing that. But it's just the way he's been repaid... it annoys me as an ex-player and ex-manager. I just think managers need to be given time to work and get their point across to players and get a style in place. Three months isn't long enough, it's nowhere near long enough to produce. I don't know what's next for Lennon now, where does he go from here?”,

This week's Rapid exit means the Northern Irishman, who had been at home earlier this month following the death of his mother, is out of work again. After winning 10 domestic honours as a manager in two spells at Celtic, bookending a largely successful spell at Hibs, Lennon tested himself at Omonia Nicosia, where he won the Cypriot Cup, but he was also sacked there after just seven months.

A Difficult Time for Lennon

Neil Lennon's managerial career has hit a rough patch in recent times. He has been sacked by two clubs in the space of a year, and he is now out of work again. It will be interesting to see what he does next.

Lennon's Career in the Spotlight

Lennon's career has been in the spotlight for many years. He was a successful player for Celtic, and he has also enjoyed success as a manager. However, he has also faced criticism for his management style. His recent sacking by Rapid Bucharest is likely to fuel further debate about his abilities as a manager.