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.
Roy Keane backed to put Celtic back above Rangers after Neil Lennon departure
dailystar.co.ukCeltic back on their perch above Rangers if he took Neil Lennon’s former job. The Manchester United legend, who spent six months with the Scottish Premiership giants before retiring, has been linked with the hot seat.
It came after the 49-year-old was shown the door with the Hoops allowing their rivals to win a 55th title with a 20-point gap.
And David Meyler, who has been coached by Keane with the Irish national team, has backed the ex-midfielder to bring success back to Celtic Park.
Speaking to YouTube channel Off the Ball, the 31-year-old said: “[If] Roy was to go in there, he would bring that winning mentality. “If you look at the impact that he had at Sunderland, because Celtic will be low, they will be flat because Rangers have blown.
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