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's Celtic fitness claim questioned as Parkhead legend makes David Turnbull plea
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon it's time to start giving fringe stars such as David Turnbull and Ismaila Soro a real chance in the first team. Celtic have managed just two wins in their last 12 matches but the boss has continued to stick with his tried and tested talent.
Manager Lennon has frustrated fans with his persistence with the likes of Scott Brown and Olivier Ntcham in midfield, while Turnbull and Soro have been limited to cameo appearances.
Turnbull, signed from Motherwell to much acclaim in the summer, made a difference when he came off the bench against St Johnstone at the weekend, but has started just once for the Hoops in all competitions.Soro, meanwhile, hasn't just four appearances in all competitions and all came from the bench.Lennon has.
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