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.
John Hughes in scathing Celtic Leigh Griffiths contract verdict as he says striker 'not up to' toppling Rangers
dailyrecord.co.ukLeigh Griffiths if they want to topple rivals Rangers and improve in Europe. The former Hoops hero has questioned the decision to offer the striker another contract if they really want to improve on last season.
Griffiths faced an uncertain Hoops future following a poor season and former boss Neil Lennon slaughtered his attitude last summer after his return to training.
However, Ange Postecoglou has offered the Scotland cap a second chance next season as he looks to mount a Premiership title challenge.
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