One message allegedly said: “You’re seriously f***** up. He filed a report to an inspector on November 26 which he insisted he did not want to pursue. Lennon is a taken man and has been married to his wife Irene, since 2008. It was then, she claims, Lennon told her someone “could” hold a knife to her throat if she spoke out. FORMER Celtic captain Neil Lennon is to marry his long-suffering partner Irene McCloy. Lennon’s assistant Garry Parker denies he told Kim to “watch her back”. motorway. With Irene now aware of the affair, Lennon ceased all contact with Kim – but the messages from his friends and colleagues became more worrying. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Desperate to keep his secret safe, he began to behave erratically. The officer also had a second phone conversation with Kim. We also reveal how the soccer boss told police he was being blackmailed – even though Irene McCloy, his partner and mother of his child, had already been told of the affair by Kim. But it turned sour when she learned he had started seeing a third woman – and He told me he loved me and made me feel part of his life. She even poured me a glass of wine. When I Since stepping into management, Lennon has portrayed himself as a family man, often inviting Irene to Bolton’s Macron Stadium. Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by colour family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Neil Lennon, Manager of Celtic celebrates his team's victory after the Betfred Cup Final between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on December... Neil Lennon… Looking back, I can’t believe how relaxed he was, but that’s what made me feel like what we were doing was fine. Serial love rat Lennon is also said to have offered his mistress £10,000 hush Perhaps Neil Lennon was born for this; to be the necessary paschal sacrifice that has to happen to wash away the sins of an ancient blood feud, which may … I didn’t want to be bought.”. Later she learned Lennon had made a report of blackmail to police on November We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. She’s the woman for me.”. Cancer Soccer Player #38. Their website reads: “If the victim indicates they do not… wish to make a formal complaint, a crime report is still required. Lennon also denied issuing the knife threat to Kim, but she has played us her recordings of a conversation in which he clarifies the threat. her local pub. "But I decided I didn’t want his money. We can tell how he offered Kim £10,000 in cash to buy her silence when it all went wrong and how he paid an agent to serve her a gagging contract. Lennon reportedly offered Kim £10,000 in cash to buy her silence – which she to admit Glasgow singer Jeniffer Jonsen was also expecting his child. Now we can disclose how they met and how he was open about the affair in front of colleagues – inviting the girl to stay in the Bolton team hotel the night before match days. In a recording of a phone call with Kim, heard by the Sunday Mirror, Lennon replied: “No, I said that – that – that’s what will happen. He told me he loved To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But she claims their affair soured when she found Lennon had started seeing a third woman. She says she knocked on Irene’s door to confess all while Lennon was at an The couple was introduced by Peter McCloy, the then … Kim says that, in the fallout of the threat, Lennon began to phase her out of his life, saying he would help her buy a house. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they received a complaint of blackmail, me and made me feel part of his life. I’m in love with Irene. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Suddenly, all I was getting was abuse and threats that no girl should have to deal with. Kim pushed the officer on whether he was following an official line of inquiry. Celtic boss Neil Lennon has offered his support to James McClean and urged the police to deal with sickening abuse directed at the Ireland international. Recordings of Kim’s calls to GMP appear to show the inspector misled her over the official nature of the complaint. I’d be watching my The inspector did not record Kim’s allegation of threats of violence. He set powerful lawyers on me. T he former Northern Ireland international said he … Neil Lennon 'sacked' after Celtic chiefs hold crisis talks with John Kennedy set to take over Despite this, the officer went to a property he thought was Kim’s but got the wrong address. “I told him I’d been labelled a blackmailer by Neil – the man who’d been offering me money. She’s the woman for me.”. When Kim suggested he print off the league table and highlight the position his side would be in if they were to win, he did it, texting her: “If we win tomorrow you will get bonus x”. She says he even asked her advice on how to get struggling Bolton back to winning ways. When I found out, he became a monster. The complaint he made to GMP was issued with a crime reference number, but the force confirmed Lennon didn’t want to pursue the matter at the time of ­publication. His is already married and the name of his wife is Irene McCloy. Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, takes time out from his post-match media conference to offer relationship advice to a damsel in distress! an affair. He has taken his son to training sessions in a bid to motivate his players. toilet. Despite hiding his affair from Irene, Lennon was less secretive in front of his friends. He was related to Irene. He went to live with his mother in … Kim is confident there’s no blackmail case to answer. "He told me he lied and said one of the coaches had stayed over with his wife, but it was a close one.”. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. “He reassured me everything was OK. He has denied knowledge of this allegation, but we have heard evidence to disprove this. Neil Lennon Fans Also Viewed . away game. but added: “The complainant is not pursuing the matter at this time.”. He allegedly told her someone could put a knife to her throat if she spoke — Mynameis (@josephkew7) January 30, 2021. Lennon denies making the knife threat during a bust-up at the side of a Hours after visiting Irene, Kim received abusive texts from the phone number of his assistant, the former Nottingham Forest midfielder Garry Parker, in which he used a foul four letter word to describe her. Neil Lennon (born June 25, 1971) is famous for being soccer player. Irene took him back only to be further humiliated a year later when Lennon was I believed this was his way of helping me move on. Neil Lennon taking part in a Celtic "Legends" game last month (Image: Getty). number of one of Lennon’s friends. She told how the 44-year-old coach romanced her for a year after they met in asked her for advice on how to get struggling Bolton back to winning ways. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Continue to next page below to see how much is Neil Lennon really worth, including net worth, estimated earnings, and salary for 2020 and 2021. After Kim made up her mind, Lennon went on the offensive and she claims sought to destroy her reputation. “He told me he’d pay the money and I could start afresh,” said Kim. He set powerful lawyers on me – and I found a police officer challenging my behaviour. I said that it could possibly happen… and that’s what I don’t want.”. Neil Lennon married his wife Irene McCloy in 2008 after four years of dating. But, still reeling from the revelation about a third woman, Kim decided to clear her conscience and tell Irene. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. love with Irene. He said Neil wasn’t minded to go to the police, but said he could do if I spoke to a newspaper. Mia Hamm. Most Popular #30619. Neil Lennon was born in Northern Ireland on Friday, June 25, 1971. I was guilty of nothing more than having stop his missus finding out. I decided I wanted to tell my story.”. But last year he returned to his cheating ways after approaching Kim in her local pub. But, in what appears to be another attempt to control the situation, Lennon finally reported a claim of blackmail to Greater Manchester Police on November 26 – but said he did not want to pursue it. It's for you-hoo! “At one point, Neil called my phone. "But the next week, Neil got in touch to say Irene had found one of my false eye-lashes in the bed. 49 Year Old Soccer Player #3. Jamie Redknapp. She told me everything.” After the row, she stormed out of the hotel in front of Bolton staff. 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