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.
Rafa Benitez's thinking amid Celtic link as Spanish football insider weighs in after Parkhead report
dailyrecord.co.ukRafa Benitez will be looking to "rest" after leaving Chinese side Dalian Pro.It's been an explosive 24 hours for the 60-year-old since departing the Super League side as he was installed as the betting favourite to become Celtic's next manager on Saturday.And now the Sunday Mirror claim the former Liverpool and Newcastle boss is set to succeed Neil Lennon in Glasgow with the reigning Premiership champions 23 points behind fierce rivals Rangers.But Balague isn't convinced a move to Celtic is imminent and believes Benitez will mull over any offers that come his way after his return from China.He said: "Rafa Benitez to Celtic?
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