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.
Kieran Tierney senses Celtic confidence surge as he tips Neil Lennon to overhaul Rangers
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon is the man to reel in Rangers and he believes 10 in a Row will be extra sweet in the process.The former hero still keeps tabs on his old club while starring for Arsenal – and he’s even signed up some of the Gunners dressing room to the Parkhead fan club.Tierney has watched Celtic fall 16 points behind their fierce foes going in to this weekend’s showdown as the pressure has piled up on boss Lennon.But the Scotland ace is adamant the Hoops have the right man in charge to turn it around – and he’s confident the Premiership title will remain at Celtic Park and not end up in Rangers' hands.Speaking on BT Sport’s Scottish Football Extra show, Tierney said: “I still watch the games every week if I can.
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