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.
Gheorghe Hagi slams Celtic claims as Romanian legend clamps down on shock Neil Lennon report
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon at Celtic. Shock claims in his homeland claimed Celtic ' were‘interested’ in appointing the former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Galatasaray star as manager.
According to playsport.ro, the switch for the 55-year-old was 'plausible' even though he would be facing off with his son Ianis for the Scottish Premiership title.
The report emerged just days after Hagi Jr had helped Rangers to a derby day victory as they cruised 19 points clear at the top of the table.
However, in a blunt statement to prosport.ro, the Romania legend has slammed the idea he would take over at Parkhead. He said: "Following the articles published in all the sports press in Romania, regarding the alleged discussions with Celtic I specify that they do not exist,.
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