Bolton part company with manager Neil Lennon 'by mutual consent'

Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers have parted company with manager Neil Lennon 'by mutual consent' just days after Dean Holdsworth's takeover.

They have won just four league games all season and Lennon departs having won just 18 times in 80 matches in charge.

Bolton are 11 points from safety in the Championship relegation zone with nine league fixtures remaining this season, following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Preston.

A statement published on Bolton's official website read:

"Bolton Wanderers can announce that the club have today, Tuesday 15 March, parted company with manager Neil Lennon by mutual consent.

All at Bolton Wanderers would like to thank Neil for his contributions during his time at the club.

Academy manager Jimmy Phillips will take charge of the first team on an interim basis.