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.
Tommy Callaghan pinpoints Celtic 10 In A Row attempt parallels as he insists pressure on Neil Lennon's side is greater
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic legend invariably thinks back to the one that got away. Callaghan was a key part of Jock Stein’s all-conquering Hoops side, which bagged titles number four, five, six, seven, eight and nine on their historic run in the late 60s and early 70s.
It was an astonishing act of dominance, the likes of which had never been seen before. However, the reason for the elusive 10th successive title will forever remain a mystery to the former midfield maestro.
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