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.
Paul Lambert slams Neil Lennon Celtic criticism as Hoops legend claims barbs are 'way over the top'
dailyrecord.co.ukPaul Lambert has leaped to the defence of his old Celtic teammate Neil Lennon and claimed some have gone overboard in their criticism of his managerial tenure.
The Ipswich Town boss partnered Lennon in midfield during a glory laden spell at the turn of the century when the Hoops reached the UEFA Cup final.
Lambert learned all about the pressure of Celtic during his eight years in the East End of Glasgow and knows the insatiable demands of the support.
The Hoops have had a stuttering start to the season in terms of performances, were smashed in Europe by an under-strength Sparta Prague and have drifted nine points behind in the race for the title.And that has prompted some fans to question his future at the club amid the pressure to secure.
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