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.
Mitchel Bakker transfer latest as Celtic plan further bid for PSG left back
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon’s wanted list.Despite reports an initial loan bid was rejected by the French champs, MailSport understands Celtic are still in the hunt for Bakker.The former Ajax kid played in PSG’s 4-0 friendly win over Celtic in July but has Juan Bernat and Layvin Kurzawa ahead of him.Lenny sees him as potential competition for Greg Taylor with the former Kilmarnock defender his only recognised senior player at left back after Boli Bolingoli's misbehaviour.The Belgian left back has been out of the squad since breaking quarantine rules and travelling to Spain, causing two games to be postponed and leaving Lennon's men playing catch up.Lennon has already made five signings this summer with Albian Ajeti, Vasilis Barkas, Moi Elyounoussi, David.
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