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 Odsonne Edouard Celtic transfer update as he plans for 'outrageous' scenario
dailyrecord.co.ukOdsonne Edouard against Livingston – but is adamant the Hoops striker is going nowhere. The French frontman was an unused sub in the 3-2 victory that put Lennon ’s men back to the top of the Premiership table.
Edouard told his manager on Friday that he didn’t feel fit enough to start against the Lions. But Lennon expects his star man to be back for Thursday night’s Europa League qualifier against FC Riga and insists there’s no doubt over Edouard’s future at the club.
The Parkhead gaffer confirmed that Celtic have no concrete interest in the 22-year-old, who has been linked with Premier League clubs Leicester City and Arsenal.
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