Breaking News: Bolton appoints Phil Parkinson As Their New Manager

Breaking News: Bolton Appoints Phil Parkinson As Their New Manager

Philip John Phil" Parkinson born 1 December 1967 is an English professional and former player who manages League One club, He is the first ever manager to take an English fourth-tier league club (League Two's Bradford City) to the final of a major cup competition at Wembley, where they finished runners-up in the League Cup in 2013.

Reports from Bolton says Parkinson will depart Bradford City to become Neil Lennon's successor after compensation was agreed between the two clubs in the last few days. The 48-year-old is currently the fifth longest serving manager in the Football League and has been at Valley Parade for more than four years.

However Parkinson has decided to leave as he seeks a fresh challenge after taking his side to the play-offs last month. Bolton have called a press conference for 10.30am tomorrow morning and it's thought that Parkinson will be unveiled to the national press.

Nigel Adkins and Steve Cotterill were also thought to be under consideration for the vacant position but the Wanderers seem to have opted for the Bantams boss.