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.
Kristoffer Ajer leaves Celtic exit claim agent as deal-maker invites star to explain decision
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic star Kristoffer Ajer has parted company with the agent who claimed he would leave Parkhead this summer.Deal-maker Tore Pedersen's contract with the Norwegian centre-back expired at the end of May.Pedersen irked Hoops boss Neil Lennon in March by insisting the 2019/20 season would be Ajer's last in Scotland.Ajer later distanced himself from the claim and has chosen not to renew his relationship with Pedersen, who wouldn't be drawn on why.The 22-year-old has been linked with several high-profile European clubs, including AC Milan.
One Spanish newspaper even claimed Norwegian international team-mate Martin Odegaard had recommended him to Real Madrid.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to
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