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.
Neil Lennon admits Celtic public won’t be fooled as manager finally fronts up to the fan worry that goes beyond results
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon admits excuses just won’t wash any more with the Celtic public. And he admits he’s not prepared to sit like a “happy clapper” and claim everything is going to turn out rosy.
Lennon remained defiant in the wake of the latest disaster at the hands of Ross County, but there was a slight change in tone.
Yes he still feels the man for the job. Yes he feels he can turn it around. No he doesn’t feel his time is up. No he doesn’t think the players aren’t pulling for him.
But, while he tried to explain away reasons for the loss to the Highlanders, there was an admission the words may not count, as Peter Lawwell watched the game from the stands.
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