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Neil Lennon: Baffled

LENNON CONFUSED BY COURT VERDICT
Neil Lennon is still shocked and confused by a court decision to
clear the man accused of attacking him on the touchline.

Hearts fan John Wilson was last week cleared of a sectarian assault
on the Celtic manager during a Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at
Tynecastle in May.

Wilson told the court that he had lunged at Lennon and struck him on
the head during the incident but the jury at Edinburgh Sheriff Court
said the charge was not proven.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell later said: "Most people will be
baffled and find it difficult to comprehend the judgment and verdict",
with Lennon maintaining a silence in the aftermath.

He has broken that now, though, telling the Daily Record: "To be
honest I've still not got my head round it.

"I needed to take time out and get away from everything because
obviously the jury's decision was a shock and confusing.

"It didn't make me consider getting out because I enjoy what I do.

"I wouldn't criticise the prosecution for pursuing the religious
element of the charges. They were just doing their job.

"It was left to the jury to decide and the jury found it not proven.

"That is the way the justice system is and I just have to accept it."

The Irishman is grateful to the support he has received, though, and
has vowed to put the matter behind him.

He added: "The public reaction since the verdict has been heartening.

"Eminent people have given their opinions on it and it's nice to have
that sort of backing, to know they are on your side.

"I've never had an apology from the guy, but I'm not going to go down
that road.

"I'm hoping that's the end of it now. I just want to get back to
talking about football matters and looking forward to the rest of the
season."

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