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 next manager betting 'spike' as bookies adjust in wake of astonishing Neil Lennon rant
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic 's next manager and they make Eddie Howe a 83 per cent chance of becoming the next Parkhead boss. It comes after Neil Lennon 's rant as he let rip on the club's detractors in the wake of their controversial trip to Dubai.
The Irishman vented at pundits, the media and the Scottish Government in a wide-reaching address that appeared to contradict chief executive Peter Lawwell 's apology last week.
And Lennon's fury was noted by oddsmakers who have admitted they had a surge in bets with punters keen to lump on their preferred candidate for next permanent boss.
Former Bournemouth boss Howe is popular among supporters if Parkhead decision makers opt for change with Celtic currently 21 points behind rivals Rangers.
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