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.
Chris Sutton rounds on the Green Brigade as Celtic icon slams 'bunch of idiots' over Neil Lennon demand
dailyrecord.co.ukChris Sutton has hit out at the "bunch of idiots" who unfurled a banner calling for Neil Lennon to leave Celtic. The club legend is adamant the Green Brigade's decision to head to Parkhead was wrong and he admits he feels deeply sorry for his former teammate.Sutton concedes he knows many Celtic followers who have serious doubts but believes the man who has consistently delivered Premiership titles deserves better in wake of the fan protest.
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