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.
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dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon's resignation this week.Assistant manager John Kennedy will step in until the end of the season, but the real excitement for fans is who will step in permanently.With the league title with Rangers and a number of players likely to leave whoever takes over has a big job ahead of him.Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is among the favourites for the role, having impressed in the English Premier League.Former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is also in the frame, though there will be plenty of competition for his services.Scotland boss Steve Clarke, former player Roy Keane, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez have also been linked with the role at Parkhead.Follow all the latest LIVE.
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