NEIL LENNON today insisted he retains the support of Celtic major shareholder, Dermot Desmond.

And the beleaguered Parkhead boss admits he is very grateful for his continued backing in what has become the biggest test of his managerial career.

The weekend's goalless draw with Hibs, which saw Celtic fall 12 points behind Rangers and three behind this Sunday's opponents, Motherwell, placed even more pressure on Lennon.

Even though Leicester City have included him on their shortlist to take over from sacked boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Northern Irishman has no intention

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