Dougie Freedman has ended his 11-year association with Crystal Palace to become Bolton Wanderers' new manager.

Freedman replaces fellow Scot Owen Coyle, who was sacked after just three wins in 11 matches following the club's relegation to the Championship.

The Trotters however defeated Bristol City at the weekend under the reins of caretaker manager Jimmy Phillips.

But Palace today confirmed the departure of the 38-year-old today.

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    Dougie Freedman, Crystal Palace

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    Dougie Freedman, Crystal Palace

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    L-R Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman and Jamie Smith salute the fans after beating Portsmouth 2-4 after the Nationwide Division One game at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.

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    Nottingham Forest's John Olav Hjelde tackles Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman and Tony Popovic celebrate the winning goal, against Barnsley, during the Nationwide League Division One game at Selhurst Park. THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO UNOFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE USE.

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman celebrates scoring the third goal with his team mates

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman trudges off after being shown the red card against Liverpool

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    Dougie Freedman jumps on the Crystal Palace goalscorer David Hopkin as they celebrate a goal

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    Crystal Palace caretaker manager Steve Kember is lifted up by Dougie Freedman (left), Clinton Morrison and Mikael Forssell (right), as they celebrate staying in Division One after the Nationwide Division One match against Stockport County at Edgeley Park.

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman runs back with the ball after scoring against Coventry City

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    Manchester United's Kleberson (l) and Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman (r) battle for the ball

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman celebrates his goal in the first half against Wolverhampton Wanderers with team mate Andrew Johnson (R) during their Nationwide Division One match at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park ground in London. Final score Crystal Palace 4 Wolves 2. THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO UNOFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE USE.

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman celebrates scoring

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman (C) celebrates scoring against Burnley during the Coca Cola Championship match at Selhurst Park, London, Saturday October 22, 2005. Crystal Palace won 2-0 over Burnley. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Lindsey Parnaby/PA.THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO UNOFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE USE.

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    Crystal Palace players celebrate after Dougie Freedman scores from his rebounded penalty against Watford during the Coca-Cola Championship match at Selhurst Park, London, Friday March 31, 2006. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Steve Parsons/PA THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO UNOFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE USE.

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman (right) with Charlton Athletic manager Alan Pardew.

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    Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman (centre) with Club President Peter Morley (left) and Fulham manager Roy Hodgson.

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    Dougie Freedman, Crystal Palace manager

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    File photo dated 24/01/2012 of Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman reacting on the touchline.

"The Club would like to put on record their thanks to Dougie for all his efforts over the past couple of years and their disappointment over the events of the past few days. The search for a replacement starts immediately."

Assistant Manager Lennie Lawrence and first team coach Curtis Fleming will take charge of Palace's against Barnsley tonight.

Freedman joined Palace in 1995 and played for the Selhurst Club for two years before he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers. He returned to the south London club in 2000 and spent a further eight years with the Eagles as they gained promotion to the Premier League in 2004.

The Glaswegian scored 110 goals for the club.