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Bolton boss Lennon unhappy with dismissal on debut

New Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon was sent off in his first game in charge.

Lennon was punished for leaving his technical area too often during the 1-0 win at Birmingham City.

He was sanctioned after stepping on the pitch to tell striker Craig Davies to allow Jay Spearing to take a penalty.

"I hope my reputation from Scotland hasn't preceded me. I haven't been sent off for two years," Lennon said.

"My only misdemeanour today was showing enthusiasm. Officials need to cut people a bit of slack."

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