Bolton close to naming one of Martin O'Neill's coaches as their assistant manager

Roy Keane with Martin O'Neill and Steve Walford INPHO / Cathal Noonan Walford (right) with O'Neill and Keane. INPHO / Cathal Noonan / Cathal Noonan

BOLTON WANDERERS ARE nearing a deal to bring in Steve Walford as assistant manager.

57-year-old Walford is currently a coach with the Ireland senior team, having previously worked under Martin O’Neill at Wycombe Wanderers, Norwich City, Leicester City, Celtic, Aston Villa and Sunderland.

Championship club Bolton are looking for a number two to replace the outgoing Johan Mjällby and Trotters boss Neil Lennon confirmed at a press conference this morning that negotiations with Walford are close to being finalised.

NL: We're hoping to conclude a deal to bring Steve Walford in as our new assistant manager. He'll bring a wealth of experience. #BWFC
— Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 14, 2015

Bolton Wanderers FC / Twitter

It is believed that Walford will continue in his role with Ireland if he does take the job.

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