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 Rangers derby 'nonsense' that left Celtic unfazed as Neil Lennon reveals his post-winter break hunch
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon insists Celtic had become unstoppable in their surge towards nine and doesn’t think anyone genuinely believes they would have failed to seal the deal on the park.The Parkhead manager was left brimming with pride at the spectacular way his troops put the title race to bed.After 20 games some had doubts.
Especially as Rangers cavorted around Celtic Park having just won the derby.After 30 matches though Lennon is adamant those doubts were dispelled.His Hoops cranked up the heat when they returned from the sunshine of Dubai and burned off their challengers.Lennon’s team may have eight games left to play but he couldn’t have envisaged them being stopped by that stage and has absolutely no question this latest league crown is fully
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