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 has given Celtic a problem says Paul Lambert as he urges senior players to show 'nasty streak'
dailyrecord.co.ukLeigh Griffiths ’ fitness flop which has seen the striker left out of the pre-season trip to France. And the former Hoops midfielder reckons the current crop must pull up their team mate as Neil Lennon can only do so much.
Ultimately though Lambert, now managing Ipswich Town, says it is down to the player himself to make sure he is in shape for the massive season ahead.
Celtic confirmed Griffiths won’t be on the plane to France for the Veolia Trophy clashes with Lyon and Nice this week. Instead he will remain at Lennoxtown to work on his fitness after failing to meet targets on his return from lockdown.
Lennon is already said to have reassured the 29-year-old - who scored 11 times last season - has a future at Parkhead.But Lambert told BBC.
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