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.
Ian Black fillets stuttering Celtic stars and accuses them of downing tools as he predicts Hearts cup glory
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon’s reign by lifting the Scottish Cup at Hampden.The former Tynecastle midfielder is convinced some wantaway Celtic stars have stopped playing for their manager while others are happy going through the motions to pick up a wage.It’s a damning assessment by the 35-year-old who also insists Hearts will have the stronger mentality required to create an upset over a side failing to cope with ongoing chaos.Celtic’s run of only two wins from 12 matches in all competitions has left Lennon firefigthing to save his job but Black is adamant the die has been cast ahead of the Scottish Cup Final a week on Sunday that will decide the Northern Irishman’s fate.He said: “Mentally Hearts are in the right place but Celtic are all over the place as.
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