Why Pars Boss Lennon is hoping for a boost this week

Never one to shy away from controversy, it will come as no surprise that Lennon has had his say about Russel Martin’s disastrous Rangers tenure. Never one to walk away from an opportunity to put the boot into Rangers fans, he condemned their reaction to poor results.

However, Neils` start to the season is maybe not up to the mark, with new players bedding in and some injuries, Lennon will be hoping for a boost this Friday evening with the home derby against Raith Rovers.

Sitting in seventh place with 9 points from 9 games, the odds on the club winning the Scottish Championship are as high as 40/1 with licensed bookmakers and the top UK betting sites not on GamStop, who are well known for competitive odds.

A decent start to the season under Lennon saw the club secure 8 points from their opening 5 fixtures, but results have turned with 1 point from the last 4 matches. Fans will be desperate for Lennon to turn things around in time for the Fife derby on Friday, October 17th, when Dunfermline host rivals Raith Rovers.

The club has had its ups and downs since it last featured in the SPL, and many believed that under new American-based owners and with Lennon at the helm, the club could be ready to return to the top flight. The club`s loyal fanbase has ensured the club has enjoyed the top attendances in the Championship and is well due a return to the top flight.

Lennon was active in the transfer market after penning a 2-year deal, with Victor Wanyama, whom Lennon managed in his heyday at Celtic, the big-name signing. Robbie Fraser, joining from Rangers, was also a notable addition. The standout star of the season has been 19-year-old forward Andrew Tod, who has netted 7 times already, including a hat-trick against Arbroath.

Andrew Tod has broken into the first team alongside his brother John, and to complete the family connection, they are the sons of Andy Tod Senior, a Dunfermline legend in his own right.

One reason that the results might not be going the right way is a lack of experience on the side, and this is something that fans will usually accept to some degree. The idea that the club is bringing through young players will usually buy a team and its manager a bit more patience.

Lennon has already said that the club is building something, and that might take time. However, the positives of building a strong young team are that it will improve with experience and has the potential to earn the club a lot of money. Scottish talent is being recognised around the world, with players like John McGinn and Scott McTominay performing well in two of the world`s top leagues.

With three quarters of the season still to be played out, there is plenty of time for Lennon to get the team back on track, and if the young stars can realise their potential, Dunfermline could be a formidable force going forward.