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.
Mikey Johnston posts Celtic injury update as winger steps up recovery
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic winger underwent an operation in August after a season blighted by issues that cruelly curtailed his appearances. He last featured for Neil Lennon 's side against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in January.
The Hoops academy graduate limped with a knee issue and hasn't been seen on the pitch since.But it appears he's winning his fight to return to full fitness.A return to competitive action isn't quite on the cards yet for Johnston and given his issues last term Celtic will likely look to manage his comeback carefully.Speaking on August 17, Lennon suggested it would be at least another month before fans would see him again.
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