Sammy Lee leaves Bolton

[sean]

Breaking news that Sammy Lee has left Bolton by "mutual consent"

[south]

Bolton Wanderers have parted company with manager Sammy Lee 'by mutual consent' following the club's poor start to the season.

Lee was only appointed at the close of last season following Sam Allardyce's switch to Newcastle but he struggled to step from the shadow of one of the most successful managers in the club's history.

Bolton currently find themselves above only Derby in the Premier League table, despite finishing high enough last season to secure a Uefa Cup spot.

Mutual consent

"Bolton Wanderers football club, Sammy Lee and Frank McParland have agreed to part company by mutual consent," read an official statement from Bolton chairman Phil Gartside.

"This has been a difficult decision for all parties but we have agreed that time is right.

"Sammy has played an important role in the club's recent history. We wish Sammy and Frank well for the future.

"Our efforts will now be to look for a replacement manager and to concentrate on the future."

One win

Lee's regime at The Reebok Stadium lasted just nine league games, with the former Liverpool favourite managing only a solitary victory.

It has been reported in the past few weeks that several senior members of Bolton's squad were less than impressed with Lee's managerial style, with Gary Speed and Kevin Nolan both axed from his starting XI for recent games.

one win in 9 games just wasn't good enough.unlucky sammy

[Pimboli]

Its a pity but not a surprise considering their position in the league, he didnt I think have enough experience to turn their position around.

[south]

well keeping Nolan out of the team kind of shows that..he's probably one of the best they have

[thirty]

thats a pity alright but i just dont think he is cut out for managment

[Fowler's God]

Poor ould Sammy. Hopefully he gets a job in the lower leagues to give him more experience he is undoubtably a great coach

[Yoko]

great coach and assistant. Should have stayed that way and kept his reputation intact.

[south]

sure you can't blame the man for trying .

[novasteve]

Brian Kidd mk2 anyone?

[trucker]

Shame for sammy, great coaches dont always cut it when in the hotseat, saying that he was'nt really given a chance.

[harrybosch]

same time, if you look what sammy has tried to do and had to do, he has tried to turn bolton from the bashing and bruising long ball merchants under big sam, to a team that actually played football, and unfortunately in football, ur only judged on your last couple of games, which havent been great results for bolton. Its clear what he was tynna do, but in premiership football, didnt have the time to do it

[The Kopfather]

Shame about that

If only we knew someone looking for a no.2

[fitzpatrickgary]

shame for sammy but it s been looking like he would go for a few weeks now .Paco s replacement cant see it kopfather he is a bootroom boy but rafa brings in his own staff

[south]

betting for bolton's next manager
Paul Jewell 10/11
Chris Coleman 6/1
Peter Reid 6/1
Graeme Souness 10/1
Aidy Boothroyd 12/1
Glenn Hoddle 12/1
Phil Brown 12/1
Stuart Pearce 12/1
Gary Speed 14/1
Gerrard Houllier 16/1
John Collins 16/1
Iain Dowie 25/1
Ruud Gullit 25/1
Jose Mourinho 100/1

[megager]

Gary Speed at 14/1.

Would Sammy Lee get a job at liverpool. Does Rafa need an assistant?

[fitzpatrickgary]

wat the odds on stan ?

[JOE]

My money's on Jewell, I think it's a little early for the big time for Gary...you only have to look at Southgate...

[flashm]

certainly would'nt mind seeing him back at anfield as rafas no 2