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.
Alfie Doughty to Celtic transfer blow as Charlton take hardline stance on summer deal
dailyrecord.co.ukAlfie Doughty is not for sale – even though he is out of contract in the summer.The League One side have kicked out a second bid for the 20-year-old from the Scottish champions believed to be around £500,000.The Addicks are refusing to play ball over an asking price and have told the Hoops they don’t want to sell him.
Celtic failed with an opening £400,000 bid and now have to consider whether they try again or wait and sign Doughty on a pre-contract.Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has urged Doughty to sign a new deal as his best opportunity for first-team football would be with his current employers.The other issue is a complicated struggle for power at the London club and that has also impacted on any outgoings or signings.Neil Lennon could get.
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