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Bolton Wanderers academy chief Mark Litherland has today left the club to 'pursue other opportunites'.
Litherland had been with the Whites since August 2020 and has been with the club for the past two seasons. He joined as Head of Academy having previously held the same position at Bury FC.
However, Wanderers have now confirmed that Litherland has left the club for pastures new. Andy Watkins will fill the void left by Litherland's departure for the meantime while the Whites recruit a new Academy Director.
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A club statement read: "Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Mark Litherland has today left his position as Head of Academy to pursue other opportunities.
"The club’s Board, manager Ian Evatt and Chief Executive Officer Neil Hart would like to place on record their thanks to Mark for his work over the last two seasons and wish him all the best for the future.
"Wanderers will very shortly begin the process of recruiting a new Academy Director to head the club’s youth section.
"Academy Operations Manager Andy Watkins will act as operational lead for the Academy during the interim period and liaise closely with senior football and club staff until an appointment is made."
Litherland spent more than four years at Premier League side Burnley as a lead foundation coach. He later made the move to the Shakers and spent nearly eight years as the club's Academy manager.
It was a position he held until the club's sad demise in 2019 and joined Wanderers in 2020. It is a time of change behind the scenes at Wanderers currently.
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