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.
Vasilios Barkas sold on Celtic move as Hoops wait on Fraser Forster transfer flatline
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon won’t hit the button until he knows any deal to re-sign Fraser Forster is completely dead in the water after faint hopes were reignited in the wake of the Geordie being told by Southampton he was surplus to requirements.Forster told Celts he wanted to fight for his place at St Mary’s but his plans have been sunk by boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, who revealed plans to ship out up to half a dozen fringe men.The decision has alerted several clubs in the English Premier League and Championship and the Celtic door remains open – if there is a quick decision made.Lennon admitted he is still looking to strengthen and he is targeting another centre half, with AC Milan remaining in the frame to land £15m plus rated Kristoffer Ajer..
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