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.
Leigh Griffiths eyeing Scotland comeback as Celtic star rates Nations League playoff chances
dailyrecord.co.ukLeigh Griffiths admits a return to the Scotland side would be the icing on his comeback cake.The Celtic striker has made wonderful strides to get back into the thoughts of club manager Neil Lennon and national coach Steve Clarke.This time last year, Griffiths was off the scene.Given time-out by the club to rehabilitate from off-field issues, there were doubts cast over whether the 29-year would ever get back.The hitman has done more than just get back.
Griffiths’ form since the winter break has been a key part of Celtic’s storming domestic run.Five goals and a host of impressive displays have helped the champions to an unbeaten record in league and cup and also boosted his chances of a Scotland recall for the upcoming Euro 2020 play-off
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