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.ukThey have been quick off the mark with two signings in the bag in the shape of Ianis Hagi and Calvin Bassey but more should follow. Record Sport exclusively revealed last night that Blackpool's 16-year-old striker Tony Weston is on the verge of signing a deal while Ross County teenager James Graham is also still in the mix.
Celtic 's focus lies in tying up the men who sealed their ninth title on the spin and a deal for Fraser Forster appears a priority.
But an obstacle to retaining the big keeper has emerged - Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing him from parent club Southampton.
Odsonne Edouard is another Neil Lennon is desperate to keep while Aaron Hickey, Ivan Toney and Shon Weissman have all been linked.
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