Neil Lennon

Neil Francis Lennon (born 25 June 1971) is a former footballer from Northern Ireland. He is the current manager and former captain of Celtic.

During his playing career he represented English clubs Manchester City, Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City before moving to Scottish club Celtic where he made over 200 appearances as a midfielder. Before retiring as a player, he returned to England to represent Nottingham Forest and Wycombe Wanderers.

Lennon made 40 appearances for Northern Ireland in nine years, scoring two goals.

Early life

Lennon was born in Lurgan, County Armagh and attended St Michael's Grammar School in the town. As a youngster he played gaelic football for the school and was also selected for the Armagh minor team. He grew up supporting Celtic Belfast Telegraph, 9 June 2010

Club career

Lennon joined Manchester City as a trainee in 1987, before playing for Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City, before moving to Celtic in December 2000. Lennon became Celtic captain in 2005.

When his former club Leicester sacked Craig Levein,...
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