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.
Jozo Simunovic next to leave Celtic as Jonny Hayes exit confirmed with glowing tribute to departing stars
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic have revealed Jozo Simunovic will leave the club in the summer after deciding against activating the option they have on his contract.
The Hoops could have extended his deal by one year but have decided to let him leave in the summer and he joins Jonny Hayes in moving on.
Hayes had revealed on Instagram on Friday night that he was leaving Celtic Park and the club have now confirmed it in a statement.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has praised both players for their attitudes and thanked them for their service after they played their part in clinching Nine-In-A-Row.
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