NEIL LENNON is seriously concerned about what he views as the "fast-food" attitude to devouring managers.

And that may be reason enough for the Celtic boss to ignore any come-dine-with-us-at-the-top-table approaches from outfits south of the border.

Lennon is fully aware of the heavy turnover of managers down south, where the demands for success – and winning or retaining a place in the lucrative Barclays Premier League – are so great.

Through his success in his first managerial job – he has already won two SPL titles and the Scottish Cup, with an opportunity to double up in that competition on May 26, plus taking the Hoops to the last 16 of the Champions League – he has already been offered the chance to continue his career in England.

Lennon has rejected previous offers, but now Everton and Leicester are looking seriously at trying to entice him away from Parkhead.

With the team finishing bottom of the Premiership next season in line for £60million as the new TV contract kicks in, the gulf between the top division in England and Scotland will never have been wider.

But, Lennon – who is scheduled to meet with major shareholder Dermot Desmond to discuss his situation and the plans for improving the side next season – knows there is a price to pay for failing to meet expectations when there is so much at stake in the mega-rich Premiership.

Roberto Mancini lost his job at Manchester City after winning the title 12 months earlier.

Roberto di Matteo was removed from Chelsea after leading them to Champions League glory.

And Lennon's mentor, Martin O'Neill, was among a clutch of other managers who have been sacked in recent months.

All of which gives the Hoops boss plenty to chew on as he contemplates his future.

Lennon said: "People on the outside looking in think management is easy. It is not. You see the way people lose their jobs very, very quickly. It's fast-food delivery, the occupation at times."

It makes the current situation at the club where he was given his chance to become a manager three years ago all the more appreciated.

Lennon said: "We are very stable. We have had a great season, on and off the field. The progression we have made over the three years has been very pleasing."

Lennon is already well advanced in his planning to ensure this progress can continue, with the immediate aim winning the Scottish Cup again later this month.

Then he wants everyone to make the most of the ultra-short break before they report back for pre-season training in Germany.

That should prepare them to go again in the opening Champions League qualifier on July 16 or 17.

The club have announced that the home leg of this opening tie will will be free to season-ticket holders.