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.
What channel is Hibs vs Hearts? Live stream, TV and kick off details for Scottish Cup clash
dailyrecord.co.ukHibs vs Hearts in the Scottish Cup is becoming an almost annual occurrence these days.The Edinburgh rivals faced off in last season's semi-final, with Robbie Neilson's men running out 2-1 winners at Hampden before going on to lose the final against Rangers after extra-time.
They met at the same stage in 2020 in front of no fans during the Covid pandemic, with then-Championship Hearts winning by the same scoreline to reach the final against Celtic, which they also lost on penalties.After the humiliation of 2012 final which they lost 5-1, Hibs enjoyed three wins in the cup, beating the holders the following season 1-0, before a 1-0 replay victory following a dramatic 2-2 draw at Tynecastle in 2016 as Alan Stubbs' men went on to lift the trophy.
Neil Lennon then knocked the Jambos out in 2017, beating Ian Cathro's side 3-1 in Leith after a goalless draw in Gorgie.The latest instalment comes just three weeks after the sides met on Premiership duty.
In-form Hearts won 3-0 to continue their eight-game unbeaten run against their near neighbours.The pressure is Lee Johnson after that defeat, with the Hibees' league form little to write home about.
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