Bolton appoints Rob Kelly as assistant manager with Schumacher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Bolton Wanderers has announced the appointment of Rob Kelly as their new assistant manager, reuniting him with head coach Steven Schumacher at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The experienced Kelly, aged 61, previously worked alongside Schumacher at Bury, where they achieved promotion from League Two in 2019. Schumacher praised Kelly's extensive coaching background and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to Bolton's Championship efforts. The club is looking to build on its recent successes and strengthen its coaching staff.
- •Rob Kelly takes over as Bolton assistant manager.
- •Kelly reunites with Steven Schumacher after their prior success at Bury.
- •Bolton aims to strengthen its coaching set-up in the Championship.
- •Kelly has a rich coaching history, including stints at Leicester City and Barrow.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kelly reunited with Schumacher at Bolton
"Rob Kelly becomes Bolton Wanderers' assistant manager to be reunited with boss Steven Schumacher at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
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