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's missing players factor dismissed as Jeremie Frimpong makes brutally honest admission
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic. This year he’s getting educated on the darker sides of football.Frimpong’ s happy-go-lucky approach and infectious character lit up the side last term when manager Neil Lennon was unable to keep him out of the top team.
Now the mood is different and the 20-year-old is experiencing a new emotions – disappointment, frustration, irritation. Like the rest of the squad his confidence is down and his performances are below par.Frimpong is less than a month out of his teens, so it’s part of his growth.
Back-to-back home draws with Hibs and Livingston following the Old Firm loss 16 days ago has left their 10-in-a-row hopes in ruins.
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