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.
Albian Ajeti Celtic transfer draws closer after Neil Lennon 'intervention'
dailyrecord.co.ukAlbian Ajeti’s proposed move to Celtic has taken another big step forward. Sky Sports has reported the Swiss forward is in Glasgow and ready to undergo a medical ahead of completing a loan move to the Scottish champions by Tuesday. , however, understands this not to be the case just yet but is believed to be getting ready to travel north.
Parkhead manager Neil Lennon held further talks with Ajeti's agents on Thursday last week after the player asked for more time to consider the transfer, and it's reported the boss has personally saved the deal from falling through.
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