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.
Moi Elyounoussi gives total Celtic support to Neil Lennon as he declares critics 'foolish to write us off'
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic stars will turn their season round – to repay boss Neil Lennon.The Norwegian winger insists the Parkhead squad ARE playing for their manager despite an alarming form slump.They crashed out of the Europa League after back to back 4-1 defeats to Sparta Prague and trail Premiership leadersRangers by 11 points.That has seen fans call for Lennon’s head, but Elyounoussi is convinced he’ll get it right.The 26-year-old says the players owe Lennon some big performances and is adamant they will start winning again.Celtic begin the defence of the Betfred Cup at home to Ross County today and after a clear-the-air debrief in the Czech Republic, Elyounoussi said: “Of course, we want to repay the manager’s faith in us.“Neil was the one who brought.
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