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.
Brendan Rodgers' Celtic exit was expertly timed and THAT 'mediocrity' banner looks so silly now – Hotline
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon go. The sub zero temperatures didn’t stop a meltdown on the Hotline and it looks like the words of the punters when Brendan Rodgers left a couple of years ago have come back to haunt them.Gordon Ferguson, Kilwinning, said: “After another abject Celtic performance I cant help but ponder on the Celtic fans banner calling out Rodgers for leaving for mediocrity.
The only thing mediocre is Celtic this season and their players, who are frauds.” Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “The dignity is fast disappearing at Celtic.
Neil Lennon should be relieved of his position for his own good. Peter Lawwell needs to step up to the plate he promised a review.
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