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's every Celtic word as he launches unyielding AGM defence against 'online negativity'
dailyrecord.co.ukPeter Lawwell launched an impassioned defence of his club in the wake of recent fan fury as he rounded on 'online negativity'.
The club have released two statements in recent weeks but the club's AGM offered the first chance for the long-serving Parkhead chief to speak directly to supporters.
He addressed a number of issues including throwing his weight behind under-fire Celtic boss Neil Lennon despite recent high-profile protests against the manager and the board.
But Lawwell didn't hold back as he bristled at suggestions the club were 'asleep at the Wheel' with Rangers currently 13 points clear at the top of the Premiership.
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