Source link: https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/hill-appointed-as-wanderers-manager/
Article Text:
Bolton Wanderers are delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Hill as the club’s new Manager.
The Bolton-born former Rochdale and Barnsley boss will be joined in the dugout by fellow Boltonian David Flitcroft who will take the role of the club’s Assistant Manager.
Having previously worked together, the pair will be reunited at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Speaking exclusively with bwfc.co.uk, Hill said: ‘It is an absolute privilege to become the manager of such a big club like Bolton Wanderers.'
'David and I are extremely grateful for the opportunity to manage our hometown club.’
‘My first job is to recruit a number of players ahead of Monday’s deadline.’
‘The young lads have done really well and worn their heart on their sleeve and we’re not looking to replace them but they need help and we need to strengthen the squad.’
A full interview with Wanderers’ new manager will be available ahead of Tuesday’s Leasing.com Trophy home tie against Bradford City.
Tickets for Keith Hill’s first game in charge are available for just £5!
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Personal Thoughts:
This is actually a very good appointment imo. Hill has lots of experience at this level and is used to working with a small squad and tight budget. While I still think relegation is probable this season I do believe that if anyone can get us out of it these two can. Hill and Flitcroft have worked well together in the past and I see no reason why that shouldn't continue to be the case.
For the first time in at least two years I see a genuine light at the end of the tunnel. Of course there's a lot to do not least in terms of player recruitment but for me we now have the right management team in place to take us forward and at long last a stable club for them to do it.
Keith Hill Appointed Manager
posted on 1/9/19
He's a very good.appointment for Bolton I think. Lots of experience at this level, and someone with a reason to be passionate about the club. If you do go down then he will be an asset in League Two.
Do you think theyd stick by him if that was the case? Or does that depend on the style of football and the like?
posted on 1/9/19
I'm sure that the new management team will be given a good reception. I hope that everyone supports them throughout what is probably going to be a very hard season.
I don't know anything about their management style so it's not for me to say if they will be a success. All we can do is give them support and hopefully, they will reward us with good results.
It's interesting that they will still be playing our youth players, all be it with the help of new signings. Let's hope that they can get the balance right. That is the key. At the moment we need to improve all parts of the squad. Having conceded 15 goals in the last three games and scoring no goals in those games shows that the defense and attack need some massive improvement. I don't discount what happens on the training ground but good new players are essential.
I wish Keith and David all the very best and I sincerely hope that they can keep us in the first division this season.
posted on 1/9/19
A free hit this season .All about being competitive again and rebuilding a side for next season which is likely to be league 2 with the additional points deductions.