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.
Hamilton Accies will take on champions Celtic at Celtic Park on Sunday, August 2, to start their eighth consecutive year in the top flight of Scottish football.
It will be a tough test for Brian Rice and his players as they take on Neil Lennon's side, who are gunning for their 10th straight Premiership title, with a 4.30pm kick-off.
Fans will also be marking their calendars for the first Lanarkshire Derby of the season as they clash with local rivals Motherwell at Fir Park on August 22.
Hamilton Accies lowdownLast season: 11thTop scorer last season: Marios Ogkmpoe/Ross Cunningham (7 goals)In: Callum Smith (Dunfermline), Charlie Trafford (Inverness CT), Ross Callachan (St Johnstone).Out: Luke Southwood, Andy Dales, and Sam Woods, Jack Breen,.
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