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.
Mark McKenzie emerges as Celtic transfer target as America defender continues meteoric rise
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic Park to help bankroll any splash on players. McKenzie is among the central defenders being closely monitored for the new term as boss Neil Lennon looks to replace Jozo Simunovic.
The 21-year-old has risen through the ranks of the American national set-up and was handed a first senior cap by his country five months ago after captaining his nation at the 2020 Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
McKenzie has sparkled for Union in the MLS since his debut in 2018 and can also operate in the left-back slot. The stopper, who hails from the Bronx in New York, has 18 months left on his current deal, but can be snapped up for less than £1million.
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