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.
Exasperated Neil Lennon insists he "doesn't understand the officiating in this country" as he let rip at Cypriot refs again.
The Omonia Nicosia boss was left dumbfounded despite his side running out 2-0 winners over Doxa on Saturday. The former Celtic manager was sent off during last season's Cypriot Cup Final after losing his temper with the man in the middle, although Omonia eventually went on to lift the trophy.
But regardless of scooping up three points this weekend, Lennon was baffled by the time it took the officials to decide on a penalty call, admitting frustration with referees has been a theme of recent weeks.
And he claims the slow decision-making drove him "crazy". Lennon said: "I am very happy with the win and performance. I thought the team were fantastic.
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