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.
Scott Bain and the Celtic unwanted treble goalkeeper insists is driving Scottish Cup bid
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic are hell-bent on ensuring the last of their Treble doesn’t slip from their grasp as they look to salvage some pride from a shocking season.
The Hoops goalkeeper is hurting along with his team mates after their title - and 10 In A Row - hopes were blown apart before the split by rampant Rangers.Celtic had won 12 consecutive trophies heading into the current campaign.But the League Cup was the first to tumble before their league title when Ross County pulled off a Parkhead shock in November, leading to furious fan protests and the eventual sacking of Neil Lennon.
Now the Scottish Cup is the last trophy standing in the Hoops cabinet and the defence begins with a home tie against League 1 leaders Falkirk on Saturday.
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