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 issues stark coronavirus warning as Celtic boss admits every club faces fight
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon has admitted Scottish football faces a massive fight to stay strong through the coronavirus crisis.The Celtic boss is immensely proud of the game and the powerful product in this country.
But Lennon is fully aware the pandemic could have a catastrophic effect on its wellbeing.Clubs are facing deep financial trouble due to the shutdown with measures being implemented throughout the country to stave off a cash meltdown.
Lennon hopes everyone in football can manage to battle their way through the crisis and somehow come out the other side without that strength being badly weakened by the current problems.And the Hoops gaffer feels sympathy at the plight of fellow clubs and professionals.Lennon said: “Definitely.
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