Careers Quote by Neil Lennon
![“As a player I won things, had a special 10 years under Martin O'Neill [at Leicester and Celtic] and played in some great teams, beating Manchester United and getting to the last 16 of the Champions League. As a manager, I don't know if I will top this; I hope I do, because I am still young and am…” quote by Neil Lennon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fdf/neil-lennon-102165_careers_as-a-player-i-won-things-had-a-special-1_1910804.jpg)
“As a player I won things, had a special 10 years under Martin O'Neill [at Leicester and Celtic] and played in some great teams, beating Manchester United and getting to the last 16 of the Champions League. As a manager, I don't know if I will top this; I hope I do, because I am still young and am still learning. But this is up there with anything I have achieved, not just in my football career but in my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Football career reflection (date unknown)
Youth and learning drive ambition; past achievements inspire but do not limit future goals.
In simple terms: Youth and learning fuel future ambition.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble, keep learning.
Themes
sports
career
ambition
learning
humility
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
Careers:1
Celtic:0
Champion:0
Champions league:0
Football:1
Great team:0
Ifs:0
Knows:0
Lasts:0
League:0
Leicester:0
Managers:0
Manchester:0
Manchester united:0
Player:0
Special:0
Stills:0
Team:0
United:0
Years:0
Young:1
Great Teams:0
Football Career:1
Leicester Celtic:0
16 Champions:0
Celtic Played:0
When to use this quote
- coaching
- team management
Key Concepts
personal development
goal setting
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early success affect future motivation?
- What role does humility play in leadership?
A Different Perspective
counterpoint: past success can create pressure
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