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 protesters sent firm warning as large police presence protects Parkhead ring of steel
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic fans ahead of their crunch clash with St Johnstone. Supporters remain unhappy with the club on and off the park with supporters expected to head to the stadium today.
The Green Brigade have railed against Peter Lawwell, Dermot Desmond and manager Neil Lennon and have called for a shake-up. But Police Scotland are determined to avoid any of the unsavoury scenes that followed last weekend's Betfred Cup exit at the hands of Ross County.
It comes after three officers suffered minor injuries and Celtic players and club personnel were led away by a police escort.And extra steps have been implemented a with a steel ring fence across the Celtic Way as a deterrent to keep fed-up fans at a distance.
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