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.
Neil Lennon's resignation all eyes are on the managerial situation at Celtic.The Irishman's departure was confirmed on Wednesday morning as the Parkhead boss finally paid the price for a dismal title defence.Assistant manager John Kennedy has stepped into the breach but fans are already speculating over who will be the man in the dugout for next season.Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has been consistently linked, and is well regarded in England after taking the Cherries to the Premier League and keeping them there for five seasons.Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has also been touted and would very much fit the blueprint that brough such success under Brendan Rodgers.His assistant with the national team is former Celtic star Shaun.
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