Bolton Wanderers: November 2008 Archives

Bolton have emerged as favourites to sign prolific Bristol Rovers striker Rickie Lambert for £1million in January.

A brace from Johan Elmander and goals from Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill buried Sunderland as they were humiliated by Bolton on Wearside.

Gary Megson says Jussi Jaaskelainen's best form is because he is now settled at Bolton and denies rumours linking him to Newcastle.

Gary Megson has admitted he misses El-Hadji Diouf but says he was powerless to keep hold of the former Bolton striker.

Gary Megson has identified his transfer targets but admits getting them to sign for Bolton could be the tough part.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has again insisted he must strengthen his squad although he admits he may not have much money to spend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is planning to move into the lower leagues as he looks to strengthen his Trotters squad.

Danny Shittu could ask for a move away from Bolton after becoming frustrated with his lack of first-team action at the Reebok.

Bolton boss Gary Megson says he has the smallest squad in the Premiership and hopes to bolster it in the January transfer window.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has backed Johan Elmander to go from strength to strength after his second Premier League goal of the season.

Gretar Steinsson, Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander got the goals for Bolton as defeated an off-colour Boro side at the Riverside.

Bolton have stepped up their interest in Hannover 96 winger Szabolcs Huszti - the golden boy of Hungarian football.

Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu are Gary Megson's only concerns as he prepares Bolton for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.

Queens Park Rangers are hoping to finally wrap up a loan move for Bolton striker Heidar Helguson before the weekend.

Bolton are being linked with a move for Wigan defender Ryan Taylor, who is due to fall out of contract in the summer.

Gary Megson feels England coach Fabio Capello made a mistake by failing to call up Bolton defender Gary Cahill to face Germany.

Riga claims he is delighted he decided to join Bolton in the summer and hopes to eventually be a big part of things at the Reebok.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hailed the performances of Gavin McCann and says he deserves his place in the first-team.

Bolton are showing an interest in River Plate midfielder Oscar Ahumada according to reports in Argentina.

Bolton are ready to make a £2million move for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde, according to reports.

Gary Cahill says his disallowed goal against Liverpool should have stood and believes the decision to rule it out cost Bolton dear.

Bolton are in the hunt for Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Julian De Guzman, who is ready to quit Spain.

Liverpool went back to the top of the table after a 2-0 win over a battling Bolton side, with goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is on the look-out for several new faces and admits he must add to his squad in the January transfer window.

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan is back from suspension to face his boyhood favourites Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow.

Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is on the verge of signing for QPR on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Bolton are being linked with a £4.5million swoop for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, who could be on the move in January.

Bolton have turned down Derby's approach for defender Danny Shittu after the Rams tried to land him on loan.

Gary Megson says Bolton need more strength in depth and is targeting several new arrivals in the January window.

Derby boss Paul Jewell is believed to be a seeking a loan for Bolton defender Danny Shittu, who is out of favour at the Reebok.

Gary Megson has called for the Bolton fans to stop their abuse of him, as he feels the negative reaction is affecting the players.

Torino have confirmed they are hoping to wrap up a permanent deal for Bolton midfielder Blerim Dzemaili in January.

Gary Cahill insists the Bolton dressing room is behind Gary Megson and says the last two performances prove so.

Bolton condemned Hull to a third defeat in a row but had Jussi Jaaskelainen to thank after the Finn made a string of fine saves.

Gary Megson has told Bolton loan man Ebi Smolarek he must stay patient as he targets first-team football ahead of the trip to Hull.

Fringe striker Ricardo Vaz Te will not feature for Bolton again this season after undergoing surgery on his right knee.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has confirmed Johan Elmander will be fit to face Hull and has backed him to get among the goals.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is reported to have joined the race to sign the highly-rated Belgium international Axel Witsel.

Bolton have been boosted by the news both Johan Elmander and Riga are back in training ahead of the trip to Hull City.

Bolton defender Nick Hunt says he wants to play regular first-team football and has opened the door to a permanent move to Birmingham.

Cardiff City are expected to approach Bolton about the possible loan capture of striker Ricardo Vaz Te.

Bolton are believed to be one of three Premier League clubs to have expressed an interest in signing Rory Delap in January.

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says Gary Megson will not be sacked and instead will be given more cash to spend in January.

Bolton have allowed out-of-favour defender Nicky Hunt to join Birmingham City on a one-month loan deal.

Ricardo Gardner's strike and a Richard Dunne own goal handed Bolton a vital three points in a 2-0 home win against Manchester City.

Swansea City star Ferrie Bodde has dismissed talk of a move to West Brom or Bolton, saying he's happy in south Wales.

Bolton have emerged as favourites to sign prolific Bristol Rovers striker Rickie Lambert for £1million in January.

A brace from Johan Elmander and goals from Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill buried Sunderland as they were humiliated by Bolton on Wearside.

Gary Megson says Jussi Jaaskelainen's best form is because he is now settled at Bolton and denies rumours linking him to Newcastle.

Gary Megson has admitted he misses El-Hadji Diouf but says he was powerless to keep hold of the former Bolton striker.

Gary Megson has identified his transfer targets but admits getting them to sign for Bolton could be the tough part.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has again insisted he must strengthen his squad although he admits he may not have much money to spend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is planning to move into the lower leagues as he looks to strengthen his Trotters squad.

Danny Shittu could ask for a move away from Bolton after becoming frustrated with his lack of first-team action at the Reebok.

Bolton boss Gary Megson says he has the smallest squad in the Premiership and hopes to bolster it in the January transfer window.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has backed Johan Elmander to go from strength to strength after his second Premier League goal of the season.

Gretar Steinsson, Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander got the goals for Bolton as defeated an off-colour Boro side at the Riverside.

Bolton have stepped up their interest in Hannover 96 winger Szabolcs Huszti - the golden boy of Hungarian football.

Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu are Gary Megson's only concerns as he prepares Bolton for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.

Queens Park Rangers are hoping to finally wrap up a loan move for Bolton striker Heidar Helguson before the weekend.

Bolton are being linked with a move for Wigan defender Ryan Taylor, who is due to fall out of contract in the summer.

Gary Megson feels England coach Fabio Capello made a mistake by failing to call up Bolton defender Gary Cahill to face Germany.

Riga claims he is delighted he decided to join Bolton in the summer and hopes to eventually be a big part of things at the Reebok.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hailed the performances of Gavin McCann and says he deserves his place in the first-team.

Bolton are showing an interest in River Plate midfielder Oscar Ahumada according to reports in Argentina.

Bolton are ready to make a £2million move for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde, according to reports.

Gary Cahill says his disallowed goal against Liverpool should have stood and believes the decision to rule it out cost Bolton dear.

Bolton are in the hunt for Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Julian De Guzman, who is ready to quit Spain.

Liverpool went back to the top of the table after a 2-0 win over a battling Bolton side, with goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is on the look-out for several new faces and admits he must add to his squad in the January transfer window.

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan is back from suspension to face his boyhood favourites Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow.