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.
Where Neil Lennon's Celtic reign goes from here as embattled boss set for January review
dailyrecord.co.ukNeil Lennon all those weeks ago came with but one promise to a furious fanbase. The club's board, facing angry protests and a fading 10 In A Row dream, vowed to look again at the tenability of the manager's position in the New Year.
And following Saturday's derby defeat to Rangers, one which leaves Celtic 19 points adrift of their rivals, that time has come.
The message in December was simple: "Whilst it has been suggested that it is time for a change, at this stage in the season the board believes that Neil and his management team are best placed to turn the team’s performances around and lead us on to success.
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