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Post by Everton News. on Oct 12, 2014 15:22:09 GMT
Neil Lennon appointed as Bolton Wanderers manager  The 43-year-old takes over from Dougie Freedman, who left the club last week after a disappointing run of form Stu ForsterAppointed: Lennon has been given the task of turning Bolton's fortunes around Bolton Wanderers have announced the appointment of Neil Lennon as their new manager. Dougie Freedman was relieved of his duties at the Macron Stadium last week with the team rock-bottom of the Championship. The appointment signals Lennon's first foray into management in England after he left Scottish giants Celtic at the end of last season. He claimed three Scottish championships in succession as well as massive Champions League scalps during his time at Celtic Park, famously masterminding a 2-1 win over Barcelona in 2012. The 43-year-old will be joined by Johan Mjallby and Garry Parker in the management team, all of which will take full control on Monday morning. A Bolton club statement said: "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."  Lennon celebrates with the Scottish Cup during his time at Celtic Despite being his first managerial role in England, Lennon enjoyed a successful playing career in the country, representing Crewe Alexandra and Leicester City before moving to Glasgow. It was reported that the Northern Irishman rejected a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad within the past two weeks, opting against the move to the Middle East. Bolton's first game under the new management team will be at Birmingham City this coming weekend. |
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3in11
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Post by 3in11 on Oct 13, 2014 20:39:12 GMT
I'm not usually into 'Crystal Ball' gazing but I can forsee Bolton's fortunes undergoing a rapid recovery under Lennon. He has the tactical ability which Freedman so pointedly lacked (the only time I enjoyed his time managing Palace was after he got a rocket from the board about negative tactics and I'm not sure that even that wasn't down to him but the players themselves).
An astute move for both club and manager.
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Post by dorf on Oct 13, 2014 20:41:24 GMT
I hope they go down. I can't stand the cocky git.
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tellmema
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Post by tellmema on Oct 14, 2014 13:16:19 GMT
He was supposed to have been interviewed for the Everton job so interesting he has found a more appropriate level. If you fall down the leagues and lose your players it must be really hard to get back up again. No real interest in them but good luck to him.
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Post by jimmy on Oct 14, 2014 21:49:14 GMT
I'm not usually into 'Crystal Ball' gazing but I can forsee Bolton's fortunes undergoing a rapid recovery under Lennon. He has the tactical ability which Freedman so pointedly lacked (the only time I enjoyed his time managing Palace was after he got a rocket from the board about negative tactics and I'm not sure that even that wasn't down to him but the players themselves). An astute move for both club and manager. I don't have a problem with him or Bolton but it will take some miracle for them to get back up. |
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