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.
Craig Gordon opens up on Celtic exit as he reflects on his emotional Hearts return
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic – that’s why he’s returned to his childhood sweet-Hearts.The Scotland international became the first signing of Robbie Neilson’s second spell after agreeing a two-year deal to rekindle his relationship with the Jambos.A 13-year absence seems to have made the Hearts grow fonder, especially after they put up with Joel Pereira’s clumsy fumbling last season.Celtic made a late attempt to prevent Gordon leaving for his old suitors but a significant pay cut to carry on as second choice wasn’t the grand gesture he was expecting.And while he insists there are no hard feelings after an amicable split, Neil Lennon casting less than furtive glances at Fraser Forster and Joe Hart told Gordon it was time to ditch the champions.He said: “Things.
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