Keith Hill is the new Bolton manager
Keith Hill is the new Bolton manager

Bolton's new owners appoint Keith Hill as new manager


Bolton have appointed boss Keith Hill as their new manager.

Hill, 50, who was born in Bolton, has previously managed Rochdale and Barnsley and will be assisted by former Mansfield and Swindon manager David Flitcroft.

The Sky Bet League One club were saved from liquidation on Wednesday when Football Ventures (Whites) Limited took control of the club.

Hill has been out of work since being sacked by Rochdale in March 2019, and replaces Phil Parkinson who quit on August 21 due to concerns over the welfare of the younger players in the squad and a failure to pay wages.

Hill said: "It is an absolute privilege to become the manager of such a big club like Bolton Wanderers. David and I are extremely grateful for the opportunity to manage our hometown club.

"My first job is to recruit a number of players ahead of Monday’s deadline.

"The young lads have done really well and worn their heart on their sleeve and we’re not looking to replace them but they need help and we need to strengthen the squad.