Lennon named Bolton manager

Former Celtic manager has been named Bolton manager following the dismissible of Dougie Freedman.

Bolton who are bottom of the championship with 5 points from 11 games sacked their previous manager Dougie Freedman only 10 days ago.

Lennon’s first game will be against fellow strugglers Birmingham on Saturday.

A statement on the clubs website read “Bolton Wanderers are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Lennon as the club’s new manager.

“The extensive list of high calibre applicants demonstrated how those candidates viewed the opportunity to manage the club, even in its present position at the bottom of the Championship table.            

“Following a process of first and second interviews with a shortlist of initial candidates, a unanimous decision was taken by Eddie Davies, Brett Warburton and Phil Gartside.

“He will officially take charge of the Bolton Wanderers team from Monday morning in the run up to our upcoming game away at Birmingham City.”