WANDERERS are close to appointing Steve Walford as Neil Lennon's new number two.
Lennon confirmed at his press conference ahead of tomorrow's clash with Sheffield Wednesday that the 57-year-old he played under at Leicester will replace the outgoing Johan Mjallby who is returning to his native Sweden for personal reasons.
Former West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham defender Walford is currently part of Martin O'Neill's coaching staff with the Republic of Ireland and Lennon says he will continue that role.
But he will be full-time assistant at the Macron once negotiations are completed.
Lennon told The Bolton News: "We are very close to appointing Steve Walford – negotiations are almost finalised.
"Steve has a wealth of experience and that will be invaluable to me.
"I worked with him under Martin O’Neill and know his qualities as a coach."
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