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 reveals his Odsonne Edouard Celtic deal hope as he lifts lids on striker's thinking
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon admits he’d love to see Celtic talisman Osdonne Edouard tied to Parkhead for the next five years.revealed on Monday that Hoops chiefs have already made a move to secure the frontman on a bumper new deal.Edouard is under contract to 2022 and Celts are looking to offer an extension to safeguard one of their top assets with a view to the 22-year-old committing to staying until the end of next term at least.Lennon admitted he’ll leave the negotiations to Parkhead chief Peter Lawwell but he is hoping the marksman will stick around for the long term.He said: “I’d love to give him new deal – I’d give him a five-year deal tomorrow.“If there’s something in the offing then brilliant.“Odsonne’s improving all the time.
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