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.
Neil Lennon confesses Celtic 'got gazumped' in Ben Davies transfer chase as he scrambles for central defensive cover
dailyrecord.co.ukBen Davies has left his side scrambling to find a central defensive alternative. The Premiership champions believed they were in the driving seat to secure the 25-year-old Preston defender on a pre-contract before Jurgen Klopp stepped in to "gazump" them.
And the 49-year-old admits his side are looking for alternatives with Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga an option.The England youth international also had admirers in West Brom and Southampton in the race to secure a loan deal.
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