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.
Mohamed Elyounoussi delivers defiant Celtic defence of his commitment as he reacts to 'stupid' comment
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic ’s hat-trick hero insists the united front shown by Neil Lennon ’s players at Fir Park confirms everyone shares a deep desire to produce for the champions.
Elyounoussi responded to criticism – aimed at him when he was caught checking his phone during the midweek Sparta Prague humiliation – in the best manner in Lanarkshire.
The 26-year-old’s hat-trick were perfectly timed for his club and his gaffer as they grabbed a vital 4-1 victory having been slaughtered in the wake of losing by a similar scoreline days earlier in the Europa League.
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