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 transfer latest as Neil Lennon gives Odsonne Edouard and Craig Gordon status update
dailyrecord.co.ukMohamed Elyounoussi and Fraser Forster – while the door remains open for Craig Gordon to sign a new deal. Neil Lennon’s squad resumed training at Lennonxtown this week and manager Neil Lennon has kick-started his plans for next term.
The Hoops boss admitted he’s desperate to keep hold of Southampton duo Elyounoussi and Forster – who reported for duty with Celts despite coming to the end of their short term deals.
Gordon remains in limbo after rejecting his initial offer of a new contract amid interest from Hearts and St Mirren but Lennon also wants the keeper back on board for next term.
When asked about Elyounoussi and Forster, the Celtic gaffer said: “We’d really like to have both of them back for next season. Get all the latest Celtic.
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