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.
Nir Bitton hands Celtic boost as he sits out Israel games and admits 'big trouble' fear
dailyrecord.co.ukNir Bitton is staying in Scotland to get ready for next week’s Old Firm showdown against Rangers.The Parkhead star made a shock appearance for his country in their play-off semi-final loss to Scotland at Hampden having suffered an ankle injury just seven days previously in Sarajevo.Celtic boss Neil Lennon didn’t think Bitton had a chance to make it after he sat out last weekend’s match at St Johnstone but the 28-year-old managed to get fit for the game.Bitton revealed his burning desire to help Israel to a major finals and a quick recovery explained why he was able to confound the medics and play at Hampden.He said: “Celtic are the club who pay my salary but as a person, as a professional athlete, I couldn’t give up on this game.
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