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.
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dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic and Neil Lennon is keen to see both men return for a crucial campaign. Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on the big keeper.
Last years Player of the Year Odsonne Edouard is a wanted man across Europe but the Hoops will hope the draw of becoming a club legend will encourage him to remain for another term.
Meanwhile Hearts wonderkid Aaron Hickey, Ivan Toney and Shon Weissman have all been linked. Rangers started their work early, snaring a deal for Ianis Hagi, with young defender Calvin Bassey joining him from Leicester City.
Last season's loanee Florian Kamberi is available for a bargain £150,000 while Blackpool teen Tony Weston and Ross County 's James Graham remain key targets for the future.
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