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Neil Lennon set to be named new Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon appointed Bolton Wanderers manager
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Bolton Wanderers hope to parade their new manager on Monday, with Neil Lennon on the verge of being named as Dougie Freedman’s successor. Bolton Wanderers hope to parade their new manager on Monday, after Neil Lennon was named as Dougie Freedman’s successor.
Bolton sacked Freedman at the start of this month after almost two years in the role, with the team rooted to the foot of the Championship. Tony Mowbray, Steve Clarke and Chris Hughton were amongst those subsequently linked with the Lancashire club but it is understood Lennon will be handed a new job in management, six months after leaving the same post at Celtic. Freedman was sacked at the start of this month after almost two years in the role, with the team rooted to the foot of the Championship. Tony Mowbray, Steve Clarke and Chris Hughton were among those linked with the Lancashire club but it is Lennon who has been handed the post six months after leaving Celtic.
Lennon had been approached by the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad within the last fortnight but opted against a move to the middle east. He was also believed to be in the frame to replace Felix Magath at Fulham but it was Bolton who moved quicker to secure the Northern Irishman. “The club are delighted and excited to appoint Neil Lennon. He brings with him experience at the highest level and an infectious enthusiasm to take the club forward,” read a club statement.
As the manager of Celtic, Lennon won three Scottish championships in a row and two Scottish Cups. His reign will perhaps be best remembered for the run to the last 16 of the Champions League in season 2012/13, which included a memorable win over Barcelona in Glasgow. Bolton have claimed just five points from 11 Championship games, having won just a single match. Their next fixture is away to fellow strugglers Birmingham City on Saturday. Lennon will be joined at the club by assistant manager Johan Mjallby and the first-team coach Garry Parker.
Lennon was approached by the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad within the past fortnight but opted against a move to the Middle East. He was also believed to be in the frame to replace Felix Magath at Fulham but it was Bolton who moved quicker to secure the Northern Irishman.
As the manager of Celtic, Lennon won three Scottish titles in a row and two Scottish Cups. His reign will perhaps be best remembered for the run to the last 16 of the Champions League in 2012-13, which included a memorable win over Barcelona in Glasgow. Bolton have won only five points from 11 league games, having won just a single match. Their next one is away to fellow strugglers Birmingham City on Saturday.