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.
Dave King in Neil Lennon Celtic admission as ex-Rangers chief believes rivals are 'better than they're playing'
dailyrecord.co.ukDave King believes the "uncertainty" Celtic are currently facing will be a deciding factor in the race for the title. Neil Lennon is under immense pressure after only two wins in 11 games and he desperately needs a result against St Johnstone after three consecutive defeats in all competitions.
The South African-based businessman reckons Rangers are perfectly poised to end their rivals' domestic dominance and their Ten In A Row dreams in the process.
And King remains cautiously optimistic about the Ibrox side's title chances despite being aware of a potential bounce back effect the Premiership champions would get from a managerial change.
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