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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."

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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.