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.
Chris Sutton and Ally McCoist in Celtic manager clash as Rangers icon issues 'something wrong' warning
dailyrecord.co.ukAlly McCoist hilariously sparred over Celtic's managerial situation as the pair debated why Eddie Howe hasn't been named as boss yet.
The Englishman has been identified as the top target to replace Neil Lennon but talks have hit a snag. Howe's representatives have made clear that he won't be taking a job until the summer, with some Celtic fans fearing they may not get their man.
McCoist and Sutton 's good-natured ribbing is compelling viewing and the pair locked horns on the subject of the new Parkhead boss.
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