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 pinpoints the Ryan Christie Celtic relationship crucial to Hoops success
dailyrecord.co.ukRyan Christie after the midfielder set up both of Celtic's goals in Wednesday night's 2-1 win over St Mirren. Duffy made it two goals in two games since arriving at Celtic Park, and paid tribute to the role played by Christie in Celtic's comeback.
The 28-year-old conceded that it wasn't a memorable performance from Neil Lennon's side, but hailed their character in coming from behind.
Looking back on the start of his Celtic career, Duffy said: “It’s been good. I’ve enjoyed it, and I’m looking to kick on from here.
It’s been a good start and the results have been important so that’s the main thing.“I’m still early in my career here. I’m looking forward to playing as many games as I can.
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