The 57-old-year previously managed Iceland and Jamaica, either side of a stint with Qatari club Al-Arabi.
The former Iceland and Jamaica coach replaces interim manager John O’Shea, who took charge following Stephen Kenny’s departure in November.Hallgrimsson was joint manager of Iceland, alongside Swede Lars Lagerback, when they embarrassed England at Euro 2016. The smallest nation to grace a major tournament came from behind to win the last-16 tie 2-1 as Roy Hodgson’s reign as England boss ended in ignominious fashion in Nice.
Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Bolt was regularly in attendance at matches during Hallgrimsson’s two-year stint in charge of Jamaica. That role, which included managing Premier League players Michail Antonio and Bobby Decordova-Reid, came to an end following three defeats in the group stage of the ongoing Copa America. Speaking of former sprinter Bolt, Hallgrimsson said: “He’s a good guy. A typical Jamaican, very laid back.
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