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.
Barry Ferguson turns Celtic myth buster as Rangers hero contests controversial claim
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon. The Rangers hero turned myth buster as he insisted the way the Parkhead side approached Sunday's win over Motherwell proves they're still behind the manager.
Celtic raced out of the blocks and two goals from Mohamed Elyounoussi established full control inside the opening half hour.
Elyounoussi completed his hat-trick after the break and Olivier Ntcham added some late gloss to cap a 4-1 win.Ferguson acknowledged suggestions of a lack of unity but says that first-half display shows they're wide of the mark.
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