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 on the Rangers hate he revels in as Celtic hero insists he's 'born for Ibrox'
dailyrecord.co.ukHat-trick hero Leigh Griffiths has begged Celtic gaffer Neil Lennon to unleash him on Rangers – because he’s BORN to play at Ibrox.
The Hoops striker hit a treble past St Mirren in the champions’ 5-0 win at Parkhead.He looked back to his best against the Buddies and says he’s now ready to start the Old Firm game next Sunday.Griffiths says he performs better at venues where he’s HATED and talked up his record against Gers in Govan.
Now, he’s praying Lennon throws him in alongside Odsonne Edouard up front as Celtic look for a victory that would all but wrap up the Premiership title.
Griffiths said: “Am I ready for Ibrox? I was born for Ibrox. I’ve never been beaten there with Celtic.“I’ve started twice and scored twice with two victories.“If
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