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 to Celtic latest as Napoli 'agree deal' with potential Neil Lennon successor
dailyrecord.co.ukRafa Benitez taking over at Celtic appear to have suffered a blow as reports in Italy suggest he'll return to Napoli. Parkhead boss Neil Lennon is under pressure after a disastrous title defence, with Rangers sitting 23 points clear and all but certain to stop 10 In A Row.
The manager's position was due to be reviewed in January but so far there has been no communication from the club about the results of the process.
CEO Peter Lawwell will depart at the end of the season and, while Lennon insists that won't affect his own future, many expect the Irishman to follow.
Celtic supporters are hoping for a bold appointment in the vein of Brendan Rodgers and Benitez has been touted after leaving a lucrative role in China.
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