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 have a better game as he urged the winger to deliver every week. The on-loan Southampton man scored twice in a Europa League draw with Lille, curling one in from range before converting smartly in the box.
And his manager urged him to perform to that level every week as he heaped praised on Elyounoussi.Lennon raved: "It’s the best I’ve seen him.
He was strong and fit. He scored two beauties and was tremendous."He just has to get that consistency now. He was a class player tonight and a real catalyst for a very strong performance.
I thought he was sublime at times." That brace gave Celtic a 2-0 lead at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy but the hosts fought back in the second half to earn a point.
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