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Robbie Neilson leaves Lommel SK to become head coach at Shenzhen Peng City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:14 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Robbie Neilson leaves Lommel SK to become head coach at Shenzhen Peng City
Summary

Robbie Neilson has taken the head coach position at Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Peng City, leaving his role as assistant at Lommel SK. During his time at Lommel, Neilson helped the team secure promotion to Belgium’s top flight. His departure comes after discussions for a contract extension, as he expressed interest in returning to a head coaching role. At Shenzhen, he will reunite with former colleagues, including assistant Gordon Forrest. Neilson replaces Chen Tao, who departed the club last month.

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  • •Neilson joins Shenzhen Peng City after serving as Lommel SK assistant.
  • •Lommel achieved promotion during Neilson's tenure.
  • •Neilson replaces former head coach Chen Tao at Shenzhen.
  • •Shenzhen Peng City is currently ninth in the Chinese Super League.
  • •Neilson reunites with assistant Gordon Forrest at Shenzhen.
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  • 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Neilson leaves Lommel to take charge at Shenzhen Peng City
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Former Hearts and Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson has joined Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Peng City as head coach after having "a wonderful time" as Lommel SK assistant. Neilson joined Lommel last summer as assistant to ex-Hibs boss Lee Johnson and the pair led the club to promotion to Belgium's top flight. Lommel are part of the City Football Group with Shenzhen Peng City and Manchester City among others.

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