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.
The Eddie Howe to Celtic rumour that won't go away as key factors combine to drive excitement
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic support now increasingly resigned to the death of their 10 In A Row dream, focus has switched to what the club's long-term future holds.
Incredible, really, given now until May should really be the most important run of fixtures in their history.It's still a significant period, but one that is likely to be defined by what they do off the pitch instead.Supporters are near unanimous that major change is needed, from the pitch to the dugout to the boardroom.
Celtic's hierarchy have backed Neil Lennon to the hilt despite what has so far been a disastrous season but that hasn't stopped intense speculation over who his successor could be.
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