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.
Kris Commons addresses Odsonne Edouard Celtic transfer 'theory' as he points to unique consideration
dailyrecord.co.ukOdsonne Edouard in their quest to secure Ten In A Row. The former Hoops playmaker reckons talk of an exit for the France U21 departing if they fail to reach the Champions League group stage is wide of the mark.Edouard has been linked with a clutch of Premier League big-hitters including Arsenal, Leicester and Everton.Celtic splashed out £5m on West Ham striker Albian Ajeti last week and Commons believes the Switzerland international will prove to be a partner rather than a replacement for Edouard.
Neil Lennon gave his new man the rave review but Commons is certain Edouard will remain in place as the Hoops eye a Champions League group stage berth for the first time in three seasons.
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