Bolton Wanderers: September 2008 Archives

Gary Megson says Johan Elmander has suffered no reaction to his hamstring injury and will be fit to face West Ham.

Matt Taylor is fit to return for Bolton against West Ham and boss Gary Megson admits he has a selection dilemma for the clash.

Gretar Steinsson says Bolton can take heart from the defeats to Arsenal and Manchester United and says the season starts now.

Bolton are reported to have rejected an approach from Watford to take striker Ricardo Vaz Te on loan.

Gary Megson warned referee Rob Styles not to bother contacting him to say sorry for the "nonsense" penalty he gifted Manchester United.

Kevin Nolan says Bolton have got what it takes to spring a surprise by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Bolton will welcome back Johan Elmander and Gary Cahill at Manchester United but the game has come too soon for Matt Taylor.

Bolton have been alerted by the news Lyon defender John Mensah has set his sights on a move to the Premiership.

Fabrice Muamba has called on his Bolton team-mates to take the second half display against Arsenal into the Manchester United game.

Bolton will be boosted by the return of Johan Elmander, Matty Taylor and Gary Cahill for the weekend's trip to Manchester United.

Kevin Nolan feels Bolton have to use their physical attributes and is worried that the game is losing its combative edge.

Bolton are believed to be considering a January move for striker Simon Vukcevic, who has said he is to leave Sporting Lisbon.

Bolton are reported to be showing an interest in Leeds United's highly-rated midfielder Fabian Delph with a view to a January swoop.

Bolton are being linked with a £10m double swoop for Manchester City's Gelson Fernandes and Cardiff's Joe Ledley.

Gary Megson has brushed off claims Bolton are in a crisis despite securing four points from their opening four Premier League games.

Gary Megson admits it has taken him time to turn things around at Bolton but believes the club are now heading in the right direction.

Gary Megson has admitted Bolton striker Johan Elmander is losing his battle to be fit to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has told his players they must learn from their Fulham mistakes if they are to beat Arsenal on Saturday.

Ali Al-Habsi has been told he must be patient in his bid to overtake Jussi Jaaskelainen as Bolton's first-choice goalkeeper.

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has said his side needs more creativity having scored just once in their last four games.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is confident his side can get a result against high-flying Arsenal despite a poor start to the season.

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has admitted he is disappointed with the way his side have performed at this stage of the campaign.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba refused to blame an ankle injury for his role in the no-show against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Gary Megson let fly with a veiled attack on certain Bolton squad players in response to the 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson had some harsh words for his players after a dismal display at Craven Cottage.

Bolton manager Gary Megson believes the race for a Champions League place is the most open in years this season.

Boss Gary Megson is facing an anxious wait on defender Ricardo Gardner's fitness ahead of Bolton's game at Fulham at the weekend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has slammed interfering chairmen and directors in the wake of Kevin Keegan's departure from Newcastle.

Bolton boss Gary Megson expects new boy Mustapha Riga to shine in the Premiership but says he needs time to settle in.

Gary Megson says Bolton need to start turning decent performances into wins after watching his side make a 'mixed' start to the season.

Gary Megson has urged fans to be patient with Ebi Smolarek and warned it could take some time for the new signing to settle at Bolton.

Gary Megson says Fabrice Muamba's injury is not serious and he will be fit to face Fulham this Saturday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson says Johan Elmander is making good progress from a hamstring injury but will miss the Fulham game.

Bolton are sweating over the fitness of Fabrice Muamba who picked up a knock playing for the England under-21s.

Fabrice Muamba says Bolton are aiming for the top 10 this season following their flirt with relegation in the last campaign.

Gary Cahill says he is counting down the games until he can return from a three-game ban for Bolton at Manchester Utd on September 27.

Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel says he received a good offer from Bolton but opted to stay in Spain.

Jussi Jaaskelainen has stressed the need for Bolton to get back to winning ways at Fulham on September 13.

Phil Gartside believes only "forward thinking" from the Premier League will stop foreign investors distorting the competition.

Bolton failed with a late bid to sign Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel after their £2.9million bid was turned down.

Riga Mustapha says he is closing in on a return to full fitness and hopes to start when Bolton take on Fulham.

Bolton are reported to have failed with a late bid to sign Gelson Fernandes from Manchester City following the takeover at Eastlands.

Bolton have failed with an £8million bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Maniche but are still hoping to wrap up a deal.

Bolton have parted company with Blerim Dzemaili who has joined Serie A outfit Torino on a one-year loan deal.