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.
Ange Postecoglou offers future Celtic set-up insight as he reflects on 'super aggressive' style misstep
dailyrecord.co.ukAnge Postecoglou admits he has been forced to rethink his playing style this season. The 55-year-old is now the bookies' favourite to be named Neil Lennon's permanent successor after talks with first choice Eddie Howe spectacularly collapsed.
Postecoglou has been managing in Japan for the past three seasons but earned his stripes in his homeland where he was a major success with Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory, before impressing with the national team.He has been famed with his A-League winning side for a high-press mixed with a passing style, but admitted earlier this year that he has refined the outlook while with Yokohama F Marinos.
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