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.
Steven Fletcher set for Celtic move as Scotland star ready to answer Neil Lennon's striker SOS
dailyrecord.co.ukSteven Fletcher to Parkhead. this week revealed the club had launched talks with the experienced striker - and it’s close to being agreed.
It is understood Celts have offered the 33-year-old a one year deal but the hitman is holding out for a longer contract. But Hoops boss Neil Lennon is keen on bolstering his attack by adding the ex-Hibs, Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday ace and are confident both sides can strike an agreement.
The Scotland star is a free agent and believed to be targeting a return north of the border following a successful decade down south.
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