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.
Paolo Maldini shares Celtic regret as Milan legend reveals what he told stars about 'extraordinary' Parkhead atmosphere
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic Park. The Serie A giants were drawn against Neil Lennon's side in the Europa League group stage and beat them home and away to qualify for the knockout stage.
Both matches were played behind closed doors and Maldini admits that playing without a fevered Parkhead crowd helped Milan. The legendary former defender, who is now technical director, played away at Celtic three times in his illustrious career.
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