On Tuesday afternoon, Crystal Palace announced they had parted company with Freedman in order for him to replace Owen Coyle in the Reebok Stadium hotseat.
Wanderers were not forthcoming in rubber-stamping the move, with caretaker boss Jimmy Phillips told to prepare the team for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough but a statement on Bolton's official website, www.bwfc.co.uk, has announced the appointment.
Source: PA
Source: PA