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 unveil Premiership flag inside empty Parkhead as club toast Nine In A Row triumph
dailyrecord.co.ukPremiership flag was unfurled on Sunday. Neil Lennon 's side returned home for competitive action five months after Scottish football was shut down with a league opener against Hamilton Accies.
The first day of a new league campaign has become an annual celebration for the club in its run of domestic dominance.But they were forced to commemorate last season's success without the presence of 60,000 supporters.Fans remain locked out of stadiums under current lockdown restrictions, with a provisional date of September 14 set for a gradual re-opening.
There was a slightly eerie feel to the ceremonial unveiling without punters to see but it remains a sight Celtic fans will never tire of witnessing - even if it is from home.
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