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.
Ange Postecoglou to Celtic ‘done deal’ as one key issue stands between Parkhead club and new manager announcement
dailyrecord.co.ukAnge Postecoglou has agreed to become the new Celtic manager, with only one issue holding up the deal. The Greek-Australian boss has emerged as the clear front-runner for the job after the pursuit of Eddie Howe ended in a dramatic collapse.
Postecoglou is currently in charge at Yokohama F. Marinos and refused to discuss his future following their win over Shimizu S-Pulse.
But according to journalist Scott McIntyre, who is based in Japan, he has already agreed to replace Neil Lennon at Parkhead.
The only thing standing between Celtic and their new manager is the need for his current club to find a suitable successor.
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