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 baffled by Celtic loyalty claim as he insists 'you CAN'T do that' in plea to Neil Lennon
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon 's suggestion he'll remain loyal to Celtic's tried and tested for the Scottish Cup Final. A Hoops side including fringe men Ismaila Soro, Conor Hazard and David Turnbull have helped turn the under-fire Premiership champions' fortunes in recent weeks.
But with Hampden looming on Sunday, Lennon faces a decision.He's suggested the players who helped steer Celtic to the brink of a quadruple Treble will be given the chance to complete the job but denied sentimentality will play a part in who gets the nod.Sutton is adamant the Irishman's head must rule his heart.
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