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Daniel Joseph Lennon (born 6 April 1969) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player.

Key Information

In his playing career, Lennon is best known for scoring a free kick for Raith Rovers against Bayern Munich during an UEFA Cup tie in 1995 and winning the Scottish Second and First Division as captain of Partick Thistle in 2001 and 2002.

It was at Raith, where he would also experience international football with Northern Ireland B.

Lennon began his managerial career with Cowdenbeath in June 2008. Having led the Blue Brazil to promotion from the Scottish Third Division to the First Division, he was appointed St Mirren manager in June 2010. He won the 2012–13 Scottish League Cup with the Buddies but his contract was not renewed in 2014. After a caretaker spell in charge of the Scotland under-21s, Lennon managed Alloa Athletic from April to December 2015.

Following a stint as acting head coach of Airdrieonians, Lennon was appointed Clyde manager in November 2017, where he remained for five years until October 2022. Under his management, Clyde secured promotion to Scottish League One in the 2018-19 season.

Lennon returned to Airdrieonians for a second spell as manager from August to October 2025.

Playing career

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Club

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Lennon began his career at Hibernian, before signing for Raith Rovers for £30,000 in 1993. At Raith, he was part of the squad that won the Scottish League Cup in 1994, but he missed the final due to injury. Raith qualified for the UEFA Cup thanks to winning the League Cup.

Lennon scored in Raith’s second leg tie against Bayern Munich, which briefly gave them the lead at the Munich Olympic Stadium.[2] In 2023, Lennon was inducted into the Raith Rovers Hall of Fame.[3]

After leaving Raith in 1999, he played for Ayr United, Ross County, Partick Thistle, where he won two league titles, Gretna, Workington and Cowdenbeath.

On 18 November 2011, Lennon was inducted into the Partick Thistle Hall of Fame, receiving legendary status.[4]

At the age of 50, Lennon briefly came out of retirement in 2019, 11 years after he last played, as a substitute for Clyde against Celtic B in the Glasgow Cup.[5]

International

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During his time at Raith Rovers, Lennon won four caps for Northern Ireland B.[2] Lennon was eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his grandmother.[2]

Managerial career

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Cowdenbeath

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Lennon was appointed as Cowdenbeath manager on 11 June 2008, replacing Brian Welsh.[6] Lennon managed the club to two successive promotions amid financial difficulties at the club.[7]

In his first season, Lennon led the Blue Brazil to second place in the 2008-09 Scottish Third Division only to lose the promotion play-off final to Stenhousemuir on penalties.[8] However, as a result of Livingston's demotion, the club were promoted to the Scottish Second Division.[9]

After their unprecedented promotion to the third tier, Lennon guided the club to the Scottish First Division for the first time in 16 years with victory over Brechin City in the play-off final.[10]

St Mirren

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Lennon was appointed manager of Scottish Premier League club St Mirren on 7 June 2010, signing a two-year contract to succeed Gus MacPherson.[11]

Lennon secured the first win of his tenure with a 1–0 win over Hibernian on 29 August 2010.[12] The Buddies finished the 2010-11 season in 11th place, managing to avoid relegation.

Over the summer, Lennon decided to make wholesale changes across the club. Lennon's signings included Scottish internationals, Gary Teale from Sheffield Wednesday and Steven Thompson from Burnley while replacing long-term assistant manager Iain Jenkins with Tommy Craig.

St Mirren started the season by beating local rivals Greenock Morton 4–2 in the Renfrewshire Cup final and Aberdeen in the first home game of the 2011-12 season. Lennon agreed a new contract with St Mirren on 23 November 2011, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2014.[13]

The following season, Lennon led the Buddies to their first ever Scottish League Cup triumph in a 3–2 win over Heart of Midlothian. It was the club's first major silverware since winning the Scottish Cup in 1987,[14] and the fourth major honour in their history.

After the 2013–14 season was completed, St Mirren decided not to offer Lennon a new contract.[15] During his time in Paisley, the club achieved their highest league position in over 20 years, finishing eighth in the 2011-12 and 2013-14 seasons.

In October 2017, Lennon was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a St Mirren legend.[16]

Scotland Under 21s

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On 18 February 2015, Lennon was appointed caretaker manager of the Scotland national under-21 football team.[17] He took charge of one friendly match, a 2–1 victory against Hungary.[18]

Alloa Athletic

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Lennon was appointed manager of Alloa Athletic on 7 April 2015, succeeding Barry Smith on a one-year deal with five matches of the 2014–15 season remaining.[19]

Lennon would lead the Wasps to a historic third consecutive season in the Scottish Championship with victory against Forfar Athletic in the play-off final.[20] However, after five points from the first 16 games of the 2015-16 season, Lennon resigned on 7 December 2015.[21]

Airdrieonians

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In March 2016, Airdrieonians manager Eddie Wolecki Black suffered a stroke during a Scottish League One match against Cowdenbeath.[22]

To allow Wolecki Black to recover, on 10 March, Lennon was appointed acting head coach on an interim basis until the end of the 2015–16 season, leading the club to fifth place, a point below the promotion play-offs.[23]

Clyde

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Lennon returned to management with Scottish League Two club Clyde on 13 November 2017, after the departure of Jim Chapman.[24]

The Bully Wee's results improved in the first months of Lennon's tenure, with the club climbing from eighth position to finish the 2017-18 season in fifth place, three points behind the promotion play-offs.

On 7 May 2019, Lennon agreed terms to remain as Clyde manager for at least an additional two years, which was later extended to the end of the 2021–22 season.[25]

He led the Bully Wee to Scottish League One on 18 May 2019, after beating Annan Athletic to win the play-off final, thus ending their nine-year exile in the bottom tier.[26] This saw Lennon receive the SPFL League Two Manager of the Season award.[27] In their first season back in the third tier, Clyde finished seventh in the 2019-20 season when it was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 8 April 2022, Lennon put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with the club, on a deal until May 2024.[28]

Despite, achieving Clyde’s best start to a league campaign in 11 years during the 2022-23 season, it was confirmed on 31 October, that Lennon had departed the club after a nine-match winless run. The announcement came a week after he was placed on 'paid authorised absence'.[29][30]

Having spent five years at the club, Lennon holds the distinction of Clyde's longest-serving manager in over 30 years.

Return to Airdrieonians

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Lennon returned to Airdrieonians, now in the Scottish Championship, as successor to Rhys McCabe on 27 August 2025.[31] He left the club on 22 October, after eight matches in charge.[32]

Managerial statistics

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As of 21 October 2025

Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Cowdenbeath 11 June 2008 7 June 2010 91 41 26 24 045.05
St Mirren 7 June 2010 12 May 2014 180 50 56 74 027.78
Scotland U21 (caretaker) 18 February 2015 7 April 2015 1 1 0 0 100.00
Alloa Athletic 7 April 2015 7 December 2015 27 6 3 18 022.22
Airdrieonians (interim) 10 March 2016 30 April 2016 8 3 2 3 037.50
Clyde 13 November 2017 25 October 2022 199 79 33 87 039.70
Airdrieonians 27 August 2025 22 October 2025 8 0 2 6 000.00
Total 512 180 124 208 035.16

Honours and achievements

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Partick Thistle

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Cowdenbeath
St Mirren
Alloa Athletic
Clyde

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Daniel Joseph Lennon (born 6 April 1969) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player, best known for his midfield play in the 1990s and early 2000s, and for leading St Mirren to the 2013 as manager. Lennon's playing career spanned over two decades, beginning as a youth at Hibernian, where he made his professional debut in 1987 and featured in 37 league matches before moving to Raith Rovers in 1993. At Raith, he became a key figure in their most successful era, contributing to the 1994–95 victory and making 200 appearances with 23 goals, including four in the club's only European campaign. His most iconic moment came on 31 October 1995, when he scored a deflected free-kick against Bayern Munich in the Cup at the Olympiastadion, giving Raith a temporary 1–0 lead in a 2–1 second-leg defeat (4–1 aggregate). Later clubs included Partick Thistle, Ayr United, Ross County, Gretna, , and , where he retired in 2009 after over 500 senior appearances. Transitioning to management, Lennon began at in 2008, securing back-to-back promotions to reach the Scottish First Division by 2010. He then took charge of St Mirren in June 2010, stabilizing the club in the and achieving their first major trophy in 26 years with a 3–2 victory over Heart of Midlothian in the . Subsequent roles included Alloa Athletic (2015), where he won promotion via the play-offs; a brief interim stint at Airdrieonians in 2016; and Clyde from 2017 to 2022, guiding them to League Two play-off success in 2019. After coaching with the and abroad in , Lennon returned to Airdrieonians as manager in August 2025 but was dismissed on 22 October after eight winless league games.

Playing career

Club career

Danny Lennon was born on 6 April 1969 in Whitburn, . He began his professional career with Hibernian, joining the club's youth setup before making his senior debut during the 1987–88 season as a teenager. Over the next six years at , Lennon made 37 league appearances and scored 2 goals, primarily as a . In March 1994, he transferred to Raith Rovers for a fee of £30,000, marking the start of his most prominent playing spell. At Raith Rovers, Lennon became a key figure in midfield, contributing to the club's 1994–95 triumph, though he missed the final due to injury after scoring in the quarter-final against St Johnstone. The following year, in the , he scored a memorable deflected against Bayern in the second leg of their second-round tie on 31 October 1995 at the Olympiastadion, giving Raith a temporary 1–0 lead in a 2–1 defeat (after a 0–2 first-leg home loss; 4–1 aggregate). During his five seasons with Raith, Lennon amassed 153 league appearances and 15 goals, helping the team secure promotion to the Scottish Premier Division in 1994–95. In 1999, Lennon had a brief spell at Ayr United (7 league appearances, 1 goal) before a short loan to Ross County in late 1999, then moved to Thistle on a free transfer in December to bolster the Second Division side. He quickly established himself as a leader, becoming club captain and playing a pivotal role in back-to-back promotions: to the First Division in 2000–01 and then to the in 2002–03 after finishing second in the First Division. In the 2002–03 season, his final full campaign before leaving, Lennon featured in 11 SPL matches as Partick adapted to top-flight football. Over his time at Firhill, he recorded 97 league appearances and 12 goals (115 total appearances, 18 goals). Lennon's later career included a move to Gretna in 2003, where he made 10 league appearances. After a period away from senior football, he joined in England's in 2006 for four months. He concluded his playing days at from 2007 to 2009, appearing in 2 league games while transitioning into a player-manager role, retiring at age 40. Across his career with clubs including Hibernian, Raith Rovers, and Partick Thistle, Lennon made over 300 senior appearances and scored approximately 40 goals in all competitions. Due to his Northern Irish grandparents, he was eligible for and earned four caps for their B team in the mid-1990s while at Raith.

International career

Born in Whitburn, , Danny Lennon was eligible to represent at international level through his grandparents' ancestry. Despite being Scottish-born, Lennon's strong performances in the Scottish Premier Division, particularly during his spell at Raith Rovers, led to his selection for the Northern Ireland B team in the mid-1990s. He earned four caps for the Northern Ireland B team between 1995 and 1998, failing to score in any of those appearances. These matches represented the extent of his international playing career, as he did not receive any senior caps for either or , with his opportunities confined to the B team level amid competition from established players in higher-profile leagues. Lennon's B team appearances included the following fixtures:
DateOpponentResultVenueCompetition
21 February 1995 B0–3 LAway (Pittodrie, )Friendly
26 March 1996Norway Olympic XI3–0 WHome (Mourneview Park, )Friendly
28 March 1997Portugal U212–0 WHome (Mourneview Park, )Friendly
11 February 1998 B1–0 WAway (, )Friendly
Across these games, the B team achieved three victories and one defeat, with Lennon featuring as a .

Coaching career

Cowdenbeath

Danny Lennon was appointed as player-manager of in June 2008, succeeding Brian Welsh amid the club's financial challenges. At the time, Lennon, a who had joined the club as a player in , continued to feature occasionally on the pitch while taking full control of team affairs. His playing involvement dwindled during the 2008–09 season, with just four appearances, before he retired from playing in June 2009 to focus entirely on management ahead of the 2009–10 campaign. Under Lennon's leadership, Cowdenbeath achieved back-to-back promotions, starting with second place in the 2008–09 Scottish Third Division, securing automatic elevation to the Second Division. The following season, they finished third in the Second Division and earned promotion to the First Division via the playoffs, defeating Brechin City 3–0 on aggregate in the final, following a 0–0 draw in the first leg at Central Park on 12 May 2010 and a 3–0 second-leg victory at Glebe Park on 16 May 2010, with goals from Gareth Wardlaw (two) and Joe Mbu. Lennon's team-building emphasized a blend of experienced defenders and prolific forwards, with key signings like striker Gareth Wardlaw, who scored 19 goals across all competitions in 2009–10, and centre-back Craig Winter, providing defensive stability. His tactical approach prioritized defensive solidity, enabling the part-time side to concede fewer goals than most rivals while maintaining a gritty, organized structure that proved effective in lower-tier battles. This style was instrumental in notable matches, such as the playoff triumph over , where a resolute backline held firm under pressure. Lennon departed in June 2010 to join St Mirren, having managed over 100 games with a win rate of approximately 50%.

St Mirren

Danny Lennon was appointed manager of St Mirren on 7 June 2010, signing a two-year contract following his successful spell at . In his first season, 2010–11, Lennon guided the team through a tight relegation battle in the , securing survival by finishing 11th with 33 points, four points clear of relegated Hamilton Academical. The campaign highlighted the challenges of top-flight football for the Paisley club, with Lennon emphasizing defensive resilience to avoid the drop. Lennon's tenure peaked with St Mirren's historic victory in the 2012–13 , the club's first major trophy in 26 years. The run began in the second round with a 5–1 home win over Ayr United on 29 August 2012, followed by a narrow 1–0 victory against Hamilton Academical in the third round on 25 September 2012, sealed by Lee Mair's stoppage-time goal. In the quarter-finals, St Mirren advanced past via a 2–2 draw after extra time on 30 October 2012, winning 4–2 on penalties. The semi-final saw a dramatic 3–2 upset over Celtic on 27 January 2013 at , where Lennon adjusted tactics by repositioning Paul McGowan deeper to bolster midfield control and counter Celtic's attack. The final on 17 March 2013 ended in a thrilling 3–2 win over Hearts, with goals from Conor Newton, Steven Thompson, and an by securing the trophy amid a late Hearts rally. Throughout his time at St Mirren, Lennon faced perennial relegation threats, particularly in 2011–12 and 2012–13 when the team hovered near the bottom of the SPL table. Key to these survival efforts was veteran striker Steven Thompson, who provided crucial goals and leadership, including in the League Cup triumph, while Lennon often shifted to a more compact, counter-attacking formation to maximize limited resources against stronger opponents. In 2013–14, St Mirren finished eighth with 39 points, their highest under Lennon, but the club opted not to renew his contract, announcing his departure on 12 May 2014. Over 179 matches in charge, Lennon recorded 50 wins, yielding a 28% win rate.

Scotland U21

In February 2015, following Billy Stark's departure from the role in November 2014, Danny Lennon was appointed as of the by the . Lennon, who had recently left St Mirren after his contract was not renewed in May 2014, described the interim position as an honour and focused on preparing the squad for an upcoming friendly. His tenure emphasized broadening the player pool, with the initial squad announcement including six new faces from various leagues, such as from Hibernian and from , to inject fresh talent and assess potential. Lennon's only match in charge was a friendly against U21 on 26 March 2015 in , which won 2–1 thanks to a second-half brace from substitute . The victory marked a positive start, with Shankland earning his international debut and contributing decisively in the 68th and 84th minutes after Hungary had taken the lead through Bence Mervó. The game provided opportunities for several players to make their under-21 debuts or gain valuable experience, aligning with Lennon's approach to youth development by prioritizing exposure for emerging talents across Scottish and overseas-based prospects. No competitive fixtures occurred during his brief spell, allowing focus on squad integration and tactical preparation without qualification pressures. Lennon's caretaker role concluded in early April 2015 when he departed to become manager of Athletic, ending his two-month stint with the under-21s. The Scottish FA praised his contributions to team preparation and player development during this interim period, though a permanent appointment went to later that year. This experience highlighted Lennon's versatility in nurturing young players, drawing on his prior background to foster a competitive environment in limited time.

Alloa Athletic

Danny Lennon was appointed manager of Alloa Athletic on 7 April 2015, succeeding Barry Smith on a one-year contract with five regular-season matches remaining in the , following his interim role as Scotland U21 caretaker coach. His immediate priority was to steer the club through the relegation playoffs to maintain their second-tier status. Lennon's tenure began with a successful playoff campaign. In the semi-final against Brechin City, Alloa won the first leg 2–0 away on 6 May 2015 but lost the second leg 0–1 at Recreation Park on 9 May 2015, advancing 2–1 on aggregate. The final pitted them against Forfar Athletic, who had finished third in League One. After a 3–1 defeat in the first leg at Station Park, Alloa mounted a dramatic comeback in the return fixture, winning 3–0 despite playing with 10 men following Graeme Holmes' red card; goals from Callum Taggart, , and ensured a 4–3 aggregate triumph and survival in the Championship. This achievement marked Lennon's first major impact at the club, highlighting his tactical acumen in high-stakes knockout ties. The 2015–16 season started promisingly for , with a 1–0 opening-day win over Raith Rovers and progression in the League Cup group stage, including a notable 3–2 victory over Rangers in the semi-final on 3 December 2014 under previous management but building momentum into Lennon's full campaign. However, form quickly deteriorated, with the team struggling to adapt to the demands of the . By early December, after 16 league games, they had amassed just five points, sitting bottom of the table. Overall, across 28 matches in charge—including playoffs—Lennon recorded six wins, three draws, and 19 defeats. He resigned on 7 December 2015, shortly after a 2–0 home loss to , citing the need for a fresh approach to halt the slide.

Airdrieonians (2016)

In March 2016, following his resignation from Athletic the previous December, Danny Lennon was appointed acting of Airdrieonians on a temporary basis until the end of the 2015–16 season. The role arose after the club's head coach Eddie Wolecki-Black suffered a , prompting the club to seek an experienced interim replacement to guide the team through the remaining fixtures in . Lennon, a close friend of Wolecki-Black, took charge starting with the match against Brechin City on March 12. Over eight league games, Lennon oversaw four wins, two draws, and two losses, including notable victories against Athletic (3–0) and United (3–0), which contributed to Airdrieonians securing a sixth-place finish with 49 points and maintaining a stable mid-table position free from relegation worries. His efforts focused on steadying the squad during a transitional period, ensuring continuity until a permanent appointment could be made. Lennon departed the club in May 2016 after the season concluded.

Clyde

Danny Lennon was appointed Clyde manager on 13 November 2017, having impressed the club's board with a thorough analysis of their recent 1–1 draw against Stirling Albion in League Two. In his first full season, Lennon guided Clyde to promotion from Scottish League Two via the play-offs, culminating in a 2–1 aggregate victory over Annan Athletic in the final, with goals from Martin McNiff and Ally Love securing a 2–0 second-leg win at Broadwood Stadium on 18 May 2019. Lennon's tenure lasted nearly five years until October 2022, during which Clyde achieved mid-table stability in , finishing 6th in the 2019–20 season (curtailed by the with 40 points from 28 games) and ensuring survival in 2020–21 by placing 9th in a league expanded to 10 teams with no relegation. Representative signings like Barry Cuddihy in 2018 and forward in 2020 bolstered the squad, while Lennon emphasized youth development and tactical discipline to maintain competitiveness on a . Clyde parted company with Lennon on 31 October 2022, shortly after placing him on paid authorised absence amid a nine-game ; over 198 matches in charge, he recorded a points-per-match average of 1.36, reflecting a win rate of approximately 37%. This spell followed a brief interim role at Airdrieonians earlier in 2016, serving as a bridge to his longer-term commitment at Clyde.

Airdrieonians (2025)

On 27 August 2025, Airdrieonians appointed Danny Lennon as their full-time manager in the , replacing who had stepped down earlier in the month. Following his departure from Clyde in October 2022, Lennon worked for the from March 2023, before coaching at an academy in from June 2024 to May 2025 to recharge following challenges in securing a role back home. This marked Lennon's return to the club, where he had previously served a brief stint in 2016. Lennon's tenure lasted just 56 days, encompassing eight league matches in which Airdrieonians recorded no wins, two draws, and six defeats, leaving the team bottom of the table. Key results included a 1-0 opening loss to on 30 August, a 2-1 defeat at on 12 September, a 1-2 home loss to St Johnstone on 23 September, a 4-2 defeat at Ayr United on 27 September, a 1-2 home loss to Morton on 4 October, a 0-0 draw at Queen's Park on 18 October, and a final 0-4 home defeat to Athletic on 21 October. The club announced on 22 October 2025 that it had parted company with Lennon, issuing a brief statement thanking him for his efforts and emphasizing a shift toward squad assessment ahead of the transfer window.

Managerial record

Overall statistics

Danny Lennon's managerial career, as of November 2025, encompasses 472 matches, including 471 club matches across various Scottish leagues plus one match as caretaker for U21, resulting in 163 wins, 106 draws, and 203 losses, for a points per match average of 1.26 and a win percentage of 34.6%. His average tenure across roles stands at 1.72 years, during which he has favored the 4-4-2 formation as his primary tactical setup. Lennon's professional trajectory reflects a journey from managing in Scotland's lower divisions to the Scottish Premier League with St Mirren, followed by returns to lower tiers.

Club statistics

Danny Lennon's club managerial statistics encompass all competitive matches, including league and cup competitions, across his tenures at various Scottish clubs. The following tables detail his record for each club, including games played, wins, draws, losses, win percentage, goals scored and conceded, and points per match (PPM).

Cowdenbeath (2008–2010)

MetricValue
Games54
Wins25
Draws14
Losses15
Win %46.3%
Goals For/Against84–64
PPM1.65
These figures cover the Scottish Second Division (now League Two), Scottish First Division (now League One), and cup ties during two promotions achieved under Lennon.

St Mirren (2010–2014)

MetricValue
Games175
Wins49
Draws53
Losses73
Win %28.0%
Goals For/Against208–253
PPM1.14
The record includes matches in the (now Premiership), , and domestic cups, notably featuring the 2012–13 win.

Alloa Athletic (2015)

MetricValue
Games28
Wins6
Draws3
Losses19
Win %21.4%
Goals For/Against25–54
PPM0.75
Statistics reflect games in the and cups during a brief spell that included play-off participation.

Airdrieonians (2016)

MetricValue
Games8
Wins3
Draws2
Losses3
Win %37.5%
Goals For/Against10–9
PPM1.38
This caretaker role covered end-of-season fixtures in and cups.

Clyde (2017–2022)

MetricValue
Games198
Wins79
Draws32
Losses87
Win %39.9%
Goals For/Against271–303
PPM1.36
The tenure involved , League One, and cup competitions, including a promotion in 2020.

Airdrieonians (2025)

MetricValue
Games8
Wins0
Draws2
Losses6
Win %0.0%
Goals For/Against5–15
PPM0.25
Figures pertain to early Scottish Championship and cup matches before Lennon's departure. Across these club spells, Lennon managed a total of 471 games, accumulating 162 wins and a career PPM of 1.23.

Honours

As player

During his playing career, Danny Lennon was part of the Raith Rovers team that won the 1994 , a major achievement for the then-First Division club as they defeated Celtic 2–2 (6–5 on penalties) in the final at . He played a key role in their path to the final, scoring in the 3–0 quarter-final win against St Johnstone and contributing in the semi-final victory over Airdrieonians after a 1–1 draw. As captain of Partick Thistle, Lennon led the side to promotion as champions of the Scottish First Division in the 2001–02 season, securing their return to the . This success marked back-to-back promotions for the club following their 2000–01 Second Division title. No other major team honours came during Lennon's playing days, though his career was evident in over 400 appearances across Scottish football's divisions for clubs including Hibernian, Raith Rovers, and Partick Thistle.

As manager

During his managerial tenure at Cowdenbeath, Danny Lennon guided the club to promotion from the Scottish Third Division in the 2008–09 season by finishing as runners-up. The following year, in 2009–10, Cowdenbeath secured another promotion, winning the Scottish Second Division title to reach the First Division. Lennon achieved his most notable success with St Mirren in 2012–13, leading them to victory in the with a 3–2 win over Heart of Midlothian in the final at . At Alloa Athletic in 2015, Lennon oversaw the team's survival in the through the promotion/relegation playoffs, defeating Athletic 4–3 on aggregate in the final (3–1 loss in the first leg, 3–0 win in the second despite playing with 10 men). With Clyde in 2019, Lennon earned promotion to via the League Two playoffs, overcoming Edinburgh City 3–2 on aggregate in the semi-finals and Annan Athletic 2–1 on aggregate in the final.

Individual

Danny Lennon has received several (SPFL) Manager of the Month awards throughout his managerial career. These individual accolades recognize outstanding performance during specific months, highlighting his tactical acumen and team leadership. For instance, while managing in the Second Division, he was named Manager of the Month for October 2009 after guiding the team to four wins in five matches, including victories over promotion rivals. Similarly, in November 2009 with the same club, Lennon earned the award for securing three wins and a draw, maintaining an unbeaten run that bolstered their promotion push. Later, during his tenure at Clyde in League Two, Lennon collected multiple such honors in the 2018–19 season, underscoring his ability to maximize limited resources for consistent results. He won the award for March 2018 after Clyde achieved four wins from five games, climbing the table significantly. In the following season, Lennon secured the accolade for January 2019, February 2019, and April 2019, with the latter marking his third win that campaign and contributing to Clyde's promotion via . Lennon was named SPFL League Two Manager of the Season for 2018–19 following Clyde's promotion. These awards, voted by league officials and media, affirm Lennon's reputation for effective management in lower-tier Scottish football. Lennon holds a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in European football, which he completed through the Scottish Football Association. This certification, attained during his time at St Mirren, enabled him to pursue advanced roles and reflects his commitment to professional development in coaching. Prior to his full-time managerial positions, Lennon served as head of youth development at Gretna from 2003, where he oversaw the club's academy programs and contributed to talent nurturing during their rapid rise in Scottish football. This early experience in youth coaching laid the foundation for his later successes in player development across various clubs.

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