Bolton Wanderers: October 2008 Archives

Davies keen to ease pressure on Megson

Bolton forward Kevin Davies says he is determined to relieve some of the pressure on manager Gary Megson with a win over Man City.
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Bolton players devastated - Cahill

Gary Cahill says he is concerned about Bolton's recent form and claims the players are still upset about the defeat to Everton.
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January defender raid mooted

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a £1.5million swoop for Bolton defender Danny Shittu in January.
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We must stick together - Megson

Gary Megson has admitted that Bolton are in 'trouble' but says the players must stick together if they are to get out of it.
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Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Everton

A last-gasp winner from Marouane Fellaini snatched three points at the Reebok to send Bolton down to second bottom in the table.
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Midfielder set to start

Joey O'Brien is expected to return to the Bolton line up against Everton tonight as Gavin McCann is out suspended.
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Nolan hits back at critics

Bolton skipper Kevin Nolan says Gary Megson has the full support of the dressing room despite the fans voicing their anger at the boss.
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Meggo eyes Turkish delight

Bolton are ready to pip Arsenal to the signature of Sochaux striker Mevlut Erding, according to reports in France.
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Megson issues rallying call

Gary Megson says Bolton must take advantage of back-to-back home games against Everton and Manchester City following the Spurs defeat.
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Meggo eyes cut-price swoop

Bolton are ready to hand Portsmouth striker David Nugent the chance to get his career back on track, according to reports.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

New boss Harry Redknapp had an immediate affect as Spurs claimed their first Premier League win of the season against 10-man Bolton.
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Chairman calls for radical changes

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has called for sweeping changes to the Premier League - and suggested relegation should be abolished.
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Johan backed to deliver at Spurs

Gary Megson has backed record signing Johan Elmander to rediscover his goalscoring touch against strugglers Spurs on Sunday.
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Tottenham still a threat - Megson

Gary Megson is concerned his Bolton players may feel they simply have to turn up against strugglers Tottenham on Sunday.
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Elmander needs help, says Megson

Gary Megson believes Bolton will have to show more craft and guile to get the best out of summer signing Johan Elmander.
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Samuel hopes to add to Spurs woes

Bolton Wanderers defender Jlloyd Samuel believes his side can take all three points when his side visit White Hart Lane at the weekend.
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Vaz Te hands boss ultimatum

Bolton's Portugese under-21 international Ricardo Vaz Te has told boss Gary Megson to play him or let him leave on loan.
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Meggo fires rallying call

Bolton boss Gary Megson says the Trotters will soon start climbing the table when they rediscover their touch in front of goal.
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Tykes target striker swoop

Barnsley have declared an interest in taking Bolton striker Ricardo Vaz Te on loan but an injury to the player could scupper the move.
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Bolton can make top ten - Nolan

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan says the side are targeting a top-10 finish despite the slow start to the season.
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Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Blackburn Rovers

The 139th Lancashire derby finished all square after both sides were left ruing missed chances, Bolton's Andy O'Brien going closest.
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No special approach for Rovers - Davies

Bolton striker Kevin Davies says he will treat the game against Blackburn the same as any other, despite his disastrous time there.
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Bolton boss left waiting on internationals

Bolton manager Gary Megson will wait until all his internationals have returned before picking his team to face Blackburn on Saturday.
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No Fulham repeat - Megson

Gary Megson has called on his side to build on the win over West Ham and wants no repeat of the Fulham performance against Blackburn.
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Megson drops keeper hint

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hinted goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi could leave as negotiations over his new deal continue to stall.
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Meggo cool on midfielder links

Bolton boss Gary Megson says he has drawn up his list of transfer targets but has played down talk linking him with Jimmy Bullard.
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Defender given all-clear

Bolton boss Gary Megson says Gretar Steinsson will be fit to face Blackburn despite picking up a knock on international duty.
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Race on for £4m Whites ace

Bolton have been joined by West Brom and Sunderland in the race to sign Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.
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Bolton craven over Cottage link

Bolton Wanderers have denied they are preparing a renewed bid for Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard.
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Trotters target double raid

Bolton are being linked with a renewed bid for Jimmy Bullard while Inter Milan striker Julio Cruz is also a target.
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Agent wants keeper deal

Ali Al-Habsi's agent has again told Bolton they could lose the goalkeeper unless they offer him a new deal in the near future.
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Megson reveals fitness fears

Gary Megson has admitted that he needs his key Bolton players to avoid injuries if the club is going to enjoy a good season.
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McCann wants to 'Hammer' rivals

Gavin McCann has called for Wanderers to end their eight-and-half-year wait for a home win against rivals Blackburn next weekend.
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Striker signing race hots up

Bolton are facing a battle to keep hold of teenage sensation Jack Sampson as Manchester United have started to show an interest.
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McCann looking forward to Rovers derby

Bolton midfielder Gavin McCann believes that the win against West Ham was the perfect preparation for their match against Blackburn.
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Pundits criticism aids Bolton motivation

Bolton forward Kevin Davies has said that criticism about Bolton's style of play from pundits inspired them to victory against West Ham
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Megson joins queue for Mokoena

Gary Megson has joined a host of Premier League managers in the race to sign Blackburn outcast Aaron Mokoena, according to reports.
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McCann eyes Rovers upset

Gavin McCann has told his Bolton team-mates they must build on their West Ham win when they face Blackburn next.
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Meggo keeps faith in striker

Bolton boss Gary Megson has backed record signing Johan Elmander to start producing the goods once he is back to full fitness.
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Defender pledges Trotters future

Bolton have been boosted by the news Andy O'Brien has penned a new two-year contract to keep him at the club until 2011.
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Megson given go-ahead to spend

Bolton are being linked with a swoop for Blackburn's Aaron Mokoena as the Trotters plan another January transfer spree.
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Meggo eyes more away wins

Gary Megson says Bolton's away form will be key for them this season and is targeting more victories on the road.
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Gartside - billionaire's game now

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has reversed his stance and called for salary caps to be introduced into English football.
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Meggo rules out Tevez action

Gary Megson has contradicted his chairman Phil Gartside and said Bolton will not be claiming damages from West Ham.
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Megson ponders options

Bolton boss Gary Megson welcomes back Matthew Taylor for the Trotters trip to West Ham - leaving him with a tricky decision to make.
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Gartside to take Hammers to court

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has admitted the Trotters could try to claim compensation from West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair.
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Gartside raises prospect of foreign sale

Bolton cannot completely discount the prospect of foreign ownership, chairman Phil Gartside has warned supporters.
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Megson targets Upton upset

Gary Megson has warned his struggling Bolton players of the pitfalls of another Premier League basement battle.
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Chief eyes bright future

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says the club has never been in a stronger position and is predicting an even brighter future.
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