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.
Johan Mjallby calls for Eddie Howe Celtic 'trust' as Parkhead legend urges club to green light staff overhaul
dailyrecord.co.ukEddie Howe complete trust to recruit all of his own people.And the Swede would love to see the former Bournemouth boss handed the reins right now to get a head start on his rebuild – just as he and Neil Lennon did back in 2010.Parkhead chiefs are deep in negotiations with Howe as they look to seal a deal.
The 43-year-old wants Cherries technical director Richard Hughes to join him in Glasgow and Mjallby reckons it’s crucial for Howe to surround himself with trusted confidantes.
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