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.
The key Diego Laxalt quality Celtic will exploit as Neil Lennon gushes over long-term target
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic manager savoured the goals of Manchester United new boy Edinson Cavani.He admired the creativity and tenacity of ex-Barcelona hero Luis Suarez.But Lennon just could not keep his eyes off the left-hand side of the pitch and the pounding runs of Diego Laxalt.The raiding full-back charging up and down the Russian grass with relentless enthusiasm, energy and ability.Lennon has been keeping tabs on him ever since.
He wanted to get him a year ago, but he went to Torino.Now, though, at the prime age of 27, Laxalt has made his way to Parkhead and his new manager is absolutely thrilled.Celtic have managed to secure Laxalt on a season-long from AC Milan and Lennon can barely hide his delight.It’s not easy for any player to catch the eye when.
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