Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has agreed a deal to proceed as supervisor of Dunfermline Athletic for the subsequent two years.
Lennon was introduced in by the Pars in March with Dunfermline struggling to take care of their place within the Scottish Championship.
Nonetheless after guiding the membership to security he has now accepted the provide of a two-year contract with the intention of main the Fife membership again into the highest flight of Scottish soccer.
“This is a vital second for Dunfermline Athletic,” stated Dunfermline chief government David Prepare dinner.
“Confirming the appointment of Neil is a transparent assertion of our intent to construct one thing significant and aggressive.
“His management in the course of the latter a part of final season was excellent, and he brings a wealth of expertise, professionalism and presence that has already made a big impression across the membership.”
Lennon, who has additionally managed Hibernian and Bolton Wanderers, will stay in cost at East Finish Park till the summer season of 2027 alongside together with his assistant Iain Brunskill.
He was appointed 4 days after the sacking of Michael Tidser, with the Pars sitting within the relegation play-off spot within the Championship having received simply as soon as in eight video games.
Tidser had lasted solely 60 days after Dunfermline had negotiated a compensation charge with League 1 neighbours Kelty Hearts.
Lennon had himself been dismissed by Fast Bucharest in August after solely three months answerable for the Romanian top-flight membership.
