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Neil Lennon confirmed as guest of honour at testimonial for Cliftonville legend Joe Gormley

Neil Lennon enjoyed success with Celtic
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon will be guest of honour at Joe Gormley's testimonial night at the Devenish. Picture by PA

FORMER Celtic boss Neil Lennon will be the guest of honour at a testimonial dinner for Cliftonville striker Joe Gormley.

The club’s record goalscorer since joining from Crumlin Star in 2011, Gormley formed a deadly partnership with Liam Boyce as Tommy Breslin’s Reds swept to back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014.

And Lurgan man Lennon – who has been strongly linked with the vacant Republic of Ireland job – will be the special guest at the Devenish Complex on Saturday, March 23, with broadcaster Adrian Logan compere as supporters are invited to be part of what promises to be a special night.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be invited as guest of honour for the testimonial of Joe ‘The Goal’ Gormley – Cliftonville’s all-time leading goalscorers, Irish League legend and one of the nicest guys you could meet in the game,” said Lennon.

“Join us for a night of celebration honouring Joe’s great career. Hope to see you all there, particularly all the Cliftonville fans. Up the Reds.”

Available for £50 per person, tickets can also be secured in tables of 10 for £450, with anyone interested in booking their place urged to contact Joe’s Testimonial Committee (07795 663323, 07950 490324 or joegormleytestimonial@outlook.com) as soon as possible.