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.
Nir Bitton names his dream Celtic five-a-side team as he teases Hoops pal Scott Bain
dailyrecord.co.ukNir Bitton has revealed the players he would pick to play in a five-a-side team from his time at the club. The Israeli hasn't been a regular under Neil Lennon with injuries causing him problems but he has filled in well at centre back when called upon.
Bitton signed a new contract in December that will see him stay at Celtic Park until 2023, meaning he'll have completed 10 years service at the Hoops if he sees it out.
During that time he's played with some big players and his five-a-side team is pretty good, with not many really being able to beat them.
The 28-year-old picked just two of his current team-mates in the shape of Scott Brown and Tom Rogic, with Fraser Forster also included after spending last year on loan.
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