He had an angry exchange with manager Roberto Mancini when substituted in the closing moments of his last match against Bolton on 4 December.

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When the South Korean manager responded, there was another exchange.

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Lennon became involved in an angry exchange with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist on the touchline after the final whistle of last Wednesday's Scottish Cup replay, which Celtic won 1-0.

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