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 warning as striker told to 'settle down' amid transfer speculation
dailyrecord.co.ukOdsonne Edouard as he refused to be drawn on a move for Robert Snodgrass. The Celtic boss wants to land West Ham and former Scotland star Snoddy for the season and is targeting another left back ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
Lennon is also determined to keep hold of his star men but he has warned Edouard to get his focus back on doing the business for Celts.
The France Under-21 ace was off the pace again as the Parkhead side left it late to sink St Johnstone in Perth. Subs Leigh Griffiths and Partyk Klimala stuck in stoppage time to bag the points but Lennon had a warning for Edouard after a lacklustre display.
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