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.
Celtic 0 Milan 2 LIVE score as Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired stars press for more goals
dailyrecord.co.ukEuropa League clash has plenty riding on it.Neil Lennon and his players are smarting in the wake of their 2-0 defeat to Rangers that leaves them playing catch-up domestically.But Celtic have a chance to change the mood as they take on European behemoths Milan in a sparkling showdown at Parkhead.Yes, no fans in attendance will sting but the chance to lock horns with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the Serie A leaders might be the perfect opponent.The Hoops are underdogs but some of their greatest nights have come on the continent with their back against the wall and Lennon's tactical decisions will be key as Ryan Christie comes back into contention.Lennon has turned to Leigh Griffiths and Albian Ajeti up top as he sticks with his 3-5-2. Celtic: Barka.
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