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.
Derek McInnes sets Aberdeen a Celtic challenge as he makes Rangers admission
dailyrecord.co.ukAberdeen stars to prove they belong on the big stage by beating Celtic after admitting his side “fluffed our lines” in the curtain raising flop to Rangers.The Dons boss is desperate to end an eight-game losing streak against the Hoops in the north east.Victory would see rejuvenated Aberdeen draw level with Neil Lennon’s stuttering side.And after taking the opportunity to jump Hibs into third by beating Hamilton on Tuesday, McInnes has now urged his side to take the next step.The Dons are hopeful of having Jonny Hayes and Ryan Edmundson fit after both hobbled off against Accies while Curtis Main and Mikey Devlin could return from injury.And McInnes said: “When you’ve got opportunities throughout the season it’s important to take them.
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