Lennon takes rising Celtic star under his wing in moment cameras nearly missed (2025)

Lennon led the celebrations on the pitch after Dunfermline beat Livingston and shared a touching moment with a Hoops loanee

Proud Neil Lennon made a beeline for rising Celtic star Tobi Oluwayemi after Dunfermline sunk Livingston during the week – a touching moment TV cameras barely caught.

The new Pars boss got his first win in the dugout on Wednesday night, and it was a big one over promotion-chasing Livi.

A goal from Ewan Otoo, another former Hoops kid, right on the brink of half-time was enough to seal the win that seriously boosted Dunfermline's survival hopes, and effectively ended Livingston's title challenge in the process.

A beaming Lennon was interviewed on the pitch after the game and, as he spoke to the BBC, the broadcaster aired footage of his immediate post-match celebrations.

And he was straight over to keeper Oluwayemi, on loan from Celtic, to give the smiling keeper a big hug.

Lennon said after the 1-0 win: "I'm absolutely loving it. It's bonkers, a bonkers league. The atmosphere is great, the product is fantastic, and the energy the players are giving me is something I'm really enjoying.

"When you play against a David Martindale team, whether you're at Celtic as a manager, or at Hibs or Dunfermline, you're in a game and you have to compete. So we had to get the players competing.

"It's nice for us to win the game and keep a clean sheet. A magnificent all-round team performance. I'm so happy for everyone at the club, it's a win and something to build on.

"The reception the players got at half-time and at the end, you love to see the connection between the players and the fans. All the fans want to see the team committed and trying to play football when they can.

"It's difficult in these conditions and this division. Not a lot of teams try and play good football, because it's attritional and physical and there's really nothing in it. But for us to win against a top side who, let's have it right, had a brilliant win against Falkirk last week, won a cup at the weekend and were a Premiership team last season. It's a big result."

Victor Wanyama didn't feature after his debut red card last weekend.

The Pars get set to face Hamilton Accies today, a huge game between eighth and ninth that could well determine who finishes in the relegation playoff.

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