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's Celtic transfer desire as defender 'at odds' with Brighton over dream Parkhead move
dailyrecord.co.ukShane Duffy has told Brighton that Celtic are his top destination if he is to leave this summer - according to a report. A clutch of Premier League clubs are chasing the robust Republic of Ireland international with Leeds United the latest side to circle around the 28-year-old.
Duffy has his eyes fixed on a move to his boyhood club but a £2m loan fee and the player's significant wage packet could prove to be a stumbling block.
And the Daily Mail claim Celtic boss Neil Lennon made a personal call to convince the former Blackburn man on a move to the Premiership champions.
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