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.
Diego Laxalt wants to play in England next season, his agent has claimed. The AC Milan full-back has been a hit at Parkhead after sealing a transfer deadline day move to Parkhead.
His loan arrangement runs until the end of the season but boss Neil Lennon has expressed hope the deal could become permament.
However, Laxalt's representative Ariel Krasouski - a former Boca Juniors star - has revealed the Uruguay international has an eye on the Premier League.
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