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 mentality questioned by Celtic legend as Parkhead board given 'wasted too much time' warning
dailyrecord.co.ukEddie Howe had the mentality required to be manager as he urged the Parkhead board to appoint their new man as soon as possible.
The former Bournemouth boss was the clear front-runner to replace Neil Lennon in Glasgow's east end and talks were at an advanced stage.
But on Friday news broke that the deal had collapsed, with Celtic instead turning to Ange Postecoglou of Yokohama F. Marinos.
And while Hughes admits he didn't see the turnaround coming, he believes Howe may never have been the right man. He told Celtic Quick News : "I was as shocked as anyone when the news came through on Friday that the move for Howe had collapsed. “I was convinced Celtic had their man three months after Neil Lennon had left the club.
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