Bolton pondered the approach for several days before formally declining to apply for the job that was quickly grabbed by Alan Richardson .
Bolton had coached four clubs in his own right and has had the longest stint with the Hawks of all the assistants .
Bolton , who had coached four clubs in his own right and has had the longest stint with the Hawks of all the assistants , pondered the approach for several days before formally declining to apply for the job that was quickly grabbed by Alan Richardson .