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Bolton complete O'Brien deal

Bolton manager Sammy Lee has continued his summer spending with the acquisition of Portsmouth defender Andy O'Brien.

The 29-year-old, who signs for an undisclosed fee, has put pen-to-paper on a two-year-deal at The Reebok Stadium, with an option of a further year.

Lee has been busy in the summer transfer market, and O'Brien becomes the 12th player to sign on for the club as the new boss looks to put the finishing touches to his squad.

The former Newcastle man has gone straight into the squad for Bolton's midweek clash with Fulham, as they look to put their opening-day blues behind them.

Lee told the club's official website: "Andy is a great astute acquisition for this football club.

"His versatility across the backline will give us greater strength in depth and options in a critical area."

O'Brien had fallen out of favour with Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth, and has moved on in search of regular first-team football.

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