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.
Celtic exit door ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline. The Hoops boss believes securing a money-spinning group spot alongside AC Milan, Lille and Sparta Prague should ensure the likes of Odsonne Edouard and Ryan Christie are going nowhere.
Lennon hopes it will be one-way traffic into his club tomorrow with Charlton’s Alfie Doughty and Tottenham’s Ryan Sessegnon both still on his radar as possible recruits to bolster his options on the left flank.
Reports from Italy suggest a loan move for Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio is a non-starter but the Northern Irishman is adamant any business done will only strengthen his squad.He said: “There will be a lot of names thrown at us over the next couple of days and from my own experience I know a.
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