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.
Scott Brown gives Celtic formation verdict as captain admits some fans want him to RETIRE
dailyrecord.co.ukflying he has never been one to take cover. Despite enjoying a decade of success, Brown, his team-mates and gaffer Neil Lennon got it in the neck last week after defeats to Rangers and AC Milan.
The skipper was subbed against the Italians in the Europa League, leading to queries about his own place in the team. But Brown is used to it.
When it comes to criticism, he’s like Teflon and with Lennon’s men going for 10 In A Row, he’s not about to let it affect him now.
The 35-year-old is willing to take the brunt of it on his shoulders. And after admitting that some people probably want him to RETIRE, he’s ready to prove them wrong all over again.
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