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 delivers Celtic transfer pledge as he plays down Fraser Forster return rumour
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon has given the clearest indication yet that Conor Hazard will remain his long-term Parkhead No.1 The 22-year-old has emerged as the club's first choice and has been in between the sticks during his side's run of five consecutive wins in all competitions.
And Lennon has thrown his weight behind the Northern Irishman who is out of contract in the summer while also ruling out a return for Fraser Forster during the January transfer window.
The Englishman turned down a move in the summer and there had been recent speculation that Celtic could return with a fresh offer to entice the Southampton star north of the border on a permanent deal.
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