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 recalls Jim Goodwin touchline run-in as Celtic boss sets the story straight
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic away game at St Mirren.The Hoops boss now laughs off that incident seven years ago – and is keen to talk up the Irishman’s credentials as a gaffer.The pair meet in the dugout on Wednesday night as Celtic attempt to claw back three Premiership points with their first game in hand.But Lennon knows it won’t be easy against the Buddies, who look a different outfit under Goodwin.The fiery duo had words in 2013 that resulted in the Hoops manager being hit with a ban.Goodwin, who came through the ranks at Parkhead when Lennon was a player, spoke up for his rival back then and now Lennon is full of admiration for the job he’s doing with Saints.He claims the Paisley club are no longer easy prey for any Premiership side and says Goodwin.
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