Lennon's Cup Tie: Grief, Hibs & Glory Ahead

Dunfermline Athletic manager Neil Lennon will lead his team against his former club, Hibernian, in the Scottish Cup fourth round. The match comes at a difficult personal time for Lennon, who recently experienced the death of his father, whom he described as his "biggest influence" and "best friend." He shared that his father would have been excited by the prospect of the cup tie.

Lennon is focused on building Dunfermline, currently fifth in the Scottish Championship, and sees promotion as a two to three-year objective. He aims to finish as high as possible this season while developing the team. He views Saturday's fixture as a "very old-fashioned sort of cup tie" with significant support expected from both sets of fans.

Reflecting on his previous tenure at Hibernian, Lennon expressed gratitude for his time there, which saw the club promoted to the Premiership and achieve a strong first season back. He fondly remembers the club's attacking style of football and the passionate crowds during his tenure, considering it among the happiest times of his managerial career. He also noted the positive trajectory of Edinburgh football, with Hearts and Hibernian both showing good form.