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 player ratings as Jeremie Frimpong earns high mark despite starting on the bench
dailyrecord.co.ukMoi Elyounoussi found the net. It wasn't a classic European performance from Neil Lennon's side but the last-gasp winner was enough to see them through to the final playoff round of Europa League qualifying.
But it was Jeremie Frimpong's blistering showing off the bench that stood out among the Parkhead men. Here's how evaluated Celtic's performances. Vasilis Barkas - 6Greek keeper did his jobs in the opening period without fuss.
Spectator in second half as Celtic were camped in the Riga half.Nir Bitton - 7Israeli was drafted into the defensive position with Cristopher Jullien injured.
Strong defensively. Scuffed a good chance with a volley.Shane Duffy - 6Centre-back was invited to have plenty of possession and his distribution was not up.
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