LENNON REFLECTS ON ‘PERFECT MOVE’ TO BURNLEY & TALKS LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL

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We recently caught up with former winger Aaron Lennon who looked back on his time at Turf Moor and his career as a whole

2024-01-06T10:00:00.000Z

LENNON REFLECTS ON ‘PERFECT MOVE’ TO BURNLEY & TALKS LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL

We recently caught up with former winger Aaron Lennon who looked back on his time at Turf Moor and his career as a whole

2024-01-06T10:00:00.000Z

We recently caught up with former winger Aaron Lennon who looked back on his time at Turf Moor and his career as a whole

Following over 600 career appearances, 400 Premier League games and 21 England caps, former Claret Lennon says he is ‘finally adapting to life without football’ after announcing his retirement just over 12 months ago.

Speaking to BurnleyFootballClub.com last month, Lennon discussed how his current life after football looks and reflected on his ‘special memories’ from his two spells with the Clarets.

Lennon explained: “I think it’s about a year ago now and it’s flown by. I’ve now started my coaching badges and doing a little bit of media bits which I’ve started to enjoy.

“I took a big break after football. Like I said I’ve been in it from 16-years-old, so 20 years of playing football was a long time and it was quite nice to have a break.

“I’ve got a young son now, so I spend a lot of time with him and it’s been quite nice to sit back and I’m finally adapting to lift without football.”

Lennon added: “I’m just seeing how it goes, I do really enjoy the coaching side of it and by the middle of January would have passed my UEFA B and then I will try go for a few little interviews and see if there’s a pathway into a club.”

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The former England winger spent time at Burnley over two occasions and Lennon described the initial signing as the ‘perfect move’ and had high praise for his time at Turf Moor.

“I really enjoyed my time at Burnley, it was absolutely brilliant. I always said it was the perfect move for me after leaving Everton.

“Sean (Dyche) was brilliant for me but everyone in the group, the lads were fantastic and the staff too. It was a really family club and reminded of my Leeds days and when I was coming through there.

“The crowd at Turf Moor were always great with me as well and I have really special memories from my time here.”

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Lennon played just under 20 seasons in the Premier League throughout his career and scored 36 top-flight goals, but the forward admits he hasn’t taken a full back seat and reminisced too much on his illustrious career.

“I haven’t really, until I go into media and interviews and everyone reminds me of that stats and facts, I’ve still not sat back.

“I really enjoy football, I love football and I still love watching it now, but like I said I’m really proud of my career and I enjoyed it and that’s the main thing.

“I love each and every club I played for and I’m one of them lucky players who can go into each club and say really enjoyed it. I’m really fortunate, I had a really great time at all of them.”