NEIL LENNON has been appointed the new Bolton Wanderers manager, the club have announced.

The 43-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Celtic at the end of last season, replaces Dougie Freedman, who left Wanderers by mutual consent at the beginning of the month. Johan Mjallby and Garry Parker will join Lennon at the Macron Stadium as his assistants.

Lennon will begin work this morning, but the club have not disclosed the length of his contract.

A club statement said: "A unanimous decision was taken by Eddie Davies, Brett Warburton and Phil Gartside. 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."