NEIL Lennon has left his position as manager of Bolton Wanderers by mutual consent.

The Northern Irishman had been in charge since October 2014 and presided over 79 games, winning just 18.

His win percentage of 22.78 ranks him as the least successful manager in the club's history of those who have stayed for more than 50 games.

Lennon quit Celtic at the end of the 2013/14 season and was on the verge of taking a job in the Middle East when he first held talks with Wanderers.

He made a positive impact on his arrival and help guide the club to safety in his first season despite using a post-war record 44 players.

Though the current campaign has been characterised by the financial problems and courtroom battles faced by the Whites, Lennon's results on the pitch have been poor.

The team won just once - against Wolves - before Christmas, and still have just four victories to their name.

Away from home Wanderers have failed to win a game since Easter Monday 2015.

A club statement released today 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."