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 is still Celtic's one of a kind star but Neil Lennon now has the key to easing his burden - Chris Sutton
dailyrecord.co.ukScott Brown. This is a player who was meant to be washed up three years ago and look what happened – he ended up as Player of the Year.
It seems to happen every season. The Celtic captain has an off day or a slight dip in form and there’s a stampede from some to claim his legs are gone.
I’m not sure it’s the majority view, mind you – just the usual suspects on social media.But it’s something Brown seems to use as motivation every new season.He doesn’t need to prove himself to anyone.
His record at Celtic is up there with the best and his place in the club’s history is secure. But what about his future? I’ve no doubt Brown will be the first name on the teamsheet for Neil Lennon when it comes to the big games.
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