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 surprise Rangers penalty defence as Celtic hero demolishes Steven Naismith case before 'soft' caveat
dailyrecord.co.ukFormer Celtic captain and boss Neil Lennon has told Hearts boss Steven Naismith BOTH penalties awarded to Rangers were the correct calls.
Philippe Clement secured his second Scottish Premiership victory in a row with a remarkable late turnaround at Ibrox on Sunday - with the Light Blues closing the gap on the league leaders to five points.
But things could have been very different with Lawrence Shankland giving the visitors an early lead - with captain James Tavernier missing from the penalty spot in the first-half after Todd Cantwell was chopped down in the box by Tony Sibbick.
And referee John Beaton would point to the spot for a second time late in the game following a VAR check - with Peter Haring judged to have pulled Connor Goldson to the deck.
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