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 transfer latest as Kristijan Lovric hints at 'British club' switch
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic after Parkhead scouts watched him in action last season. The HNK Gorica winger is available for around £3.5million and there's a chance Neil Lennon may reassess him as an option in the transfer market.
By retaining Mohamed Elyounoussi on another season-long loan from Southampton the Scottish Premiership champions are well stocked in the winger department.
But that hasn't stopped Lovric from commenting he he would be delighted with a switch to British football - and not necessarily to a league considered one of the world's best.He said: "Wherever I go, my first priority is always to be playing in the first team.
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