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 handed Celtic boost as Neil Lennon has 'nothing but praise' for striker's fitness efforts
dailyrecord.co.ukLeigh Griffiths is in "great condition" as he heaped praise on the striker's push to regain fitness. The Celtic boss heavily criticised his player for slipping out of shape after leaving him out of pre-season trips to Loughborough and Lyon.
Griffiths did not feature in Sunday's friendly win over Ross County but Lennon is delighted with his efforts in getting up to speed.
The manager had "nothing but praise" for the way the 29-year-old has responded.Griffiths is now set to feature in Monday's friendly clash against his former club Hibs."I gave him a bit of criticism while I was away," Lennon said."He's got himself in great condition.
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