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.
Celtic ‘on verge of agreeing’ record-breaking kit deal with adidas
dailystar.co.ukAdidas are frontrunners to become Celtic’s kit supplier from the start of next season. New Balance’s deal expires this summer following their five-year deal with the club worth a Scottish football record £25m.
Prior to that, Nike were Celtic’s long-term partner, and now it appears adidas will be their new suppliers. According to The Sun , the expected contract with the German manufacturers would shatter the New Balance agreement from 2015.
Several leading brands are said to have been vying to replace New Balance at Celtic Park. But the Glasgow outfit and reigning champions look set to be playing in adidas jerseys come August.
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