Neil Francis Lennon (born 25 June 1971) is a Northern Irish football coach and former player who is the manager of Scottish Premiership club Celtic. During his playing career he represented English clubs Manchester City, Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City.
Lennon moved to Scottish club Celtic in 2000, where he made over 200 appearances and was appointed captain in 2005. Before retiring as a player, he returned to England and played for Nottingham Forest and Wycombe Wanderers. Lennon made 40 appearances for Northern Ireland in nine years, scoring two goals. Lennon was appointed manager of Celtic in March 2010, initially in a caretaker capacity after the departure of Tony Mowbray.
3 talking points as Celtic respond to Neil Lennon's demand with easy victory over Kilmarnock
dailyrecord.co.ukScott Brown 's first-half opener had the visitors flying before Odsonne Edouard 's penalty sent the champions to easy street.
Edouard followed the spot-kick up with a cute finish from open play before strike partner Albian Ajeti rounded off a 4-0 win with a calmly taken and much needed goal.It was an evening in which the visitors completely dominated proceedings and looked every inch like the team fans got comfortable supporting in the recent trophy-laden years.
But even the most ardent Celtic diehard will agree a win of this manner has come far too late. Neil Lennon rang the changes with Brown, Ajeti and Stephen Welsh all arriving to play their part, while home caretaker boss Fowler stuck to what Killie know best although skipper Gary.
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