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.
Shane Duffy in Neil Lennon Celtic tribute as he reveals the one-to-one talks that helped him overcome 'all over the show' start
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon’s caring and personal approach have helped haul him up from the depths.The Irishman has paid tribute to the understanding and compassion of his gaffer during dark days in the early stages of his Parkhead career after signing on loan from Brighton.Duffy endured a torrid beginning.
Out of form, making mistakes and lambasted by pundits and ex players, the centre-back was toiling and very badly.Lennon took him out of the firing line, but also stayed close to him off the park with regular chats, discussions and visits.Duffy had lost his father just prior to signing.
He was in terrible form. He was being slated, but his boss backed him in public and also behind the scenes and the centre-back is deeply grateful.He explained: “Listen, I.
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