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.
Peter Lawwell issues Celtic fans with 'profound apology' as Parkhead chief fronts up to Dubai mess in video message
dailyrecord.co.ukPeter Lawwell has issued a "profound apology" to the Celtic support over the club's disastrous Dubai training camp. The already much criticised trip turned into a disaster when Christopher Jullien's positive test upon returning plunged a further 13 players plus manager Neil Lennon and assistant John Kennedy into self-isolation.
A depleted Celtic then drew 1-1 with Hibs on Monday night to leave themselves marooned 21 points adrift of runaway Premiership leaders Rangers.
And now Lawwell has admitted the trip was a mistake in a YouTube video message to supporters.He said: "It's been an extremely difficult few days, and on reflection, looking back with hindsight and at the outcome of the trip - clearly it was a mistake."For that, I profoundly.
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