Neil Lennon speeding trial postponed for Celtic's German friendlies Celtic manager Neil Lennon has had a speeding trial postponed so he can attend the club's pre-season tour of Germany. The Parkhead boss was due to go on trial in a fortnight but asked to have the case postponed so he could travel abroad with the team. Lennon denied speeding at 83mph at Blackford on the A9 when the case was called at Perth's Justice of the Peace court on Thursday. He was not present in court and the Crown did not seek a warrant for his arrest after his solicitor said it had been agreed in advance that he would not be present. Solicitor Peter Malone, defending, said: "He is not present this morning and I am instructed to maintain his not guilty plea. There has been no objection to his non-attendance. There is a motion to adjourn the trial scheduled for July 9. There are a number of reasons for the motion to be made. The main one is that he is due to be out of the country, in Germany, in the course of his employment on July 9. Fiscal depute Carol Whyte said: "The Crown are not seeking a warrant in respect of Mr Lennon, but it is a matter for the court whether he is excused today or not." Justice of the Peace Christine Grant did not issue a warrant for Lennon's arrest and she postponed the trial until the autumn. Lennon, 41, from Glasgow, denies speeding on the A9 Perth to Stirling road at Blackford on October 6, 2012. Lennon was allegedly caught by a speed camera set up to improve safety at the Blackford junction as part of an upgrade programme. Celtic is due to play Greuther Fürth on July 9 and FC Union Berlin on July 12 as part of a pre-season tour of Germany which has been scheduled ahead of the club's Champions League clash with Cliftonville.