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.
Eddie Howe manager chase has Celtic fans 'frustrated' as Barry Ferguson questions club statement
dailyrecord.co.ukEddie Howe, as he warned fans are getting "frustrated". The Parkhead club put out an update on Friday as they acknowledged fan concerns about the managerial situation.
It's been 72 days since Neil Lennon 's resignation and while Howe is the top target there has been no white smoke above Celtic Park.
And Rangers legend Ferguson fears the update won't cut the mustard as he urged the Hoops to get a deal done. He said on Go Radio: "I don't think they can (afford to wait) - get in, get signed, get announced."We know you've got your number one target in terms of your backroom team but if we can't get them is there anybody else who you would target?"That's what happens in football.
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