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 unveil pre-season double header as fans set for Pass to Paradise test run
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic have confirmed a pre-season double header in the coming days. The Hoops will face Ross County at 1pm on Sunday before playing Hibernian a day later at 1:30pm, with both games taking place at Celtic Park.
Neil Lennon 's side had aimed to play Irish champions Dundalk but a government decision denied them and back-up side Derry City access to the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But they've managed to find opposition in Scotland anyway and both games will be included in the "Pass to Paradise" virtual season ticket in place for any games that are played behind closed doors.Celtic will stream all home games in their bid for 10 In A Row this season that go ahead without fans to season ticket holders.
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