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.
Celtic fans were hoping for more from chairman Ian Bankier's address to supporters that came in the immediate aftermath of the club's half-yearly financial results.Followers of the Premiership champions have endured a season to forget both on and off the park with their 10 In A Row dreams turning into a nightmare.Bankier's announcement that the review into performances and boss Neil Lennon remains ongoing was scant consolation to those who want change now.But there's no doubt the revamp off the pitch is gathering pace.
Chief executive Peter Lawwell will be replaced by Dominic McKay on July 1.And it appears he will work alongside a director of football – a new role tasked with revamping the current structure at Parkhead.What that means for.
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