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.
Transfer news LIVE as Rangers and Celtic plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic, Jonny Hayes and Jozo Simunovic have been released while out-of-contract Craig Gordon's future is yet to be decided. Utrecht winger Gyrano Kerk is reportedly a Parkhead target as the Dutch side's manager revealed he expects a bid from Celtic.
Neil Lennon has also been linked with a move for Wolfsberger striker Shon Weissman - but only if star man Odsonne Edouard is sold.
Kris Ajer is also being tracked by a host of clubs. The likes of Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs and new boys Dundee United are all looking to add to their squads.
Rangers made the first big move of the summer with the permanent capture of Ianis Hagi, on Friday youth prospect Charlie Lindsay completed a move from Glentoran.
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