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.
Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick 'eyed' by Celtic as Neil Lennon lines up summer swoop for Ireland pair
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic are lining up a summer move for Republic of Ireland pair Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer - according to a report.
The duo are out of contract at Burnley and is yet to agree a new deal, meaning they can leave the English Premier League side on a free in the summer.
Brady could be viewed as a replacement for Jonny Hayes whose contract with Celtic is also set to expire. The 28-year-old can play on the left wing or at left back, however the Hoops face competition from Newcastle for both players, according to TEAMtalk.Neil Lennon is reportedly a big fan of defender, but Steve Bruce's relationship with the player could push him towards St James' Park.
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