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.
Celtic Park without any fans present was an odd affair and there was a sense that with supporters in the ground the hosts could have won by more goals, as they often do in normal times.
There's no let-up for Neil Lennon 's side who will now look to Monday's clash against Hibernian as a final preparation before next Sunday's flag day.
Here are five talking points from the comprehensive friendly victory.Magic Moi The return of Elyounoussi on another season-long loan from Southampton was welcomed by Celtic fans but pal Fraser Forster was the Saint they really wanted marching into Parkhead.
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