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 stars face first day of pre season being led by John Kennedy due to Ange Postecoglou quarantine
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic – but the incoming manager is set to rely on the current coaching staff in the short term. The former Socceroos manager is on the verge of being confirmed as Neil Lennon ’s successor more than 100 days after the Northern Irishman left.
Postecoglou remained tight-lipped about the move after Yokahama F Marino’s 1-1 draw with Consadole Sapporo in the first leg of their J League Cup clash.
But understands compensation has been thrashed out with the Japanese outfit and personal terms have also been verbally agreed.
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