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.
Moi Elyounoussi in Neil Lennon Celtic fitness contradiction as winger dismisses conditioning worries
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic player's fitness is at the root of their malaise this season. Under-fire boss Neil Lennon claimed after the 1-1 draw with St Johnstone that some of his players are struggling to get physically ready for the challenges they face.
Norway winger Elyounoussi was hearing the comments for the first time when he was asked in today's media conference and doesn't agree with any assessment that suggests conditioning is part of the form slump.
He stressed that data proves their training levels are at the same as they were last year and that "everyone" is fit.He said: "It's nothing about the fitness level.
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