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.
Ally McCoist rips Celtic 'arrogance' as Neil Lennon departs and insists club treated 10 In A Row as a formality
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic treated 10 In A Row like a mere formality.The Parkhead club have parted company with boss Neil Lennon after his side slipped 18 points behind Rangers in the Premiership title race.The Irishman resigned following Sunday's defeat to Ross County as the club's decade of dominance dream surely slipped out of reach.Ibrox legend McCoist insists he wouldn't include Lennon in his accusations of overconfidence but believes he must still take his share of responsibility for a disastrous campaign.He told talkSPORT: "The first thing I've got to say is I hope he can get a bit of sanity back in his life, go enjoy himself and relax with his family for a period."That's the one thing, looking at Neil, I think he needs and probably wants.
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