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 McGinn names next Celtic manager tip as Scotland star backs boss who 'says it how it is'
dailyrecord.co.ukJohn McGinn isn't shocked to see boss Steve Clarke linked with the Celtic job - but hopes he stays with the national side for Euro 2020.
The national boss is among the bookies’ favourites to succeed Neil Lennon, having led the country to a major tournament for the first time in 23 years.Aston Villa midfielder McGinn could have been playing in Glasgow's east end had three Celtic bids not been booted out by Hibs before a switch to Birmingham.
However, he believes Clarke's credentials mean it is no shock he is among the frontrunners for the role. When asked about the 57-year-old's links to the Parkhead hot seat on the Go Radio Football Show, McGinn said: "First and foremost, I’m not surprised he’s been connected and linked with the job.Get all.
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