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 in diplomatic Dermot Desmond Celtic response after supremo weighs in on ultimate poser
dailyrecord.co.ukDermot Desmond is right about his current troops bettering Celtic’s stars of Seville.But he is certain about one thing.Desmond’s love of Celtic and belief in him is absolutely vital for his management.And the Irish tycoon’s Parkhead legacy will live forever.Desmond’s backing for the boss is complete.
He has told Lennon’s critics to write him off at their peril.The majority shareholder’s support for the manager is massive and the pair’s regular open and honest communication is crucial in terms of the club’s day-to-day work.Desmond, in a rare interview, has again publicly offered that backing to Lennon.At the same time, he confessed to thinking that the manager’s current squad is better than the one Lennon played in back in 2003 when they.
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