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 closes in on Celtic switch as Neil Lennon targets more signings ahead of Champions League draw
dailyrecord.co.ukAlbian Ajeti.Hoops boss Neil Lennon is back in talks with the Swiss striker as he bids to get a striker in for the start of the Champions League campaign.Lennon, who saw frontman Vakoun Bayo head to France to finalise his move to Toulouse, admitted he is also still in talks with Steven Fletcher.But Ajeti has shot to the top of his wish list after coming back to the table with Celtic.
The former Basel forward was keen on a move to Parkhead last week but asked for more time to weigh up his future amid interest from clubs in England and on the continent.But Lennon hopes Ajeti is now ready to commit to the Scottish champions as they edge closer to the crucial Champions League showdowns – with the draw for the early rounds being held tomorrow.
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