Bolton Wanderers: April 2009 Archives

Gary awaits Capello call

Gary Megson has hinted that Fabio Capello is not far away from calling up Bolton defender Gary Cahill to his England squad.

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Midfielder bids to keep place

Tamir Cohen hopes he has done enough to keep his place in the Bolton side that takes on Wigan after scoring against Aston Villa.

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Trotters scout wing ace

Bolton are being linked with a move for Liverpool right winger Adam Hammill with a view to a summer swoop.

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Cahill targets unbeaten run

Gary Cahill says Bolton want a strong finish and are aiming to go unbeaten during the remaining four games of the season.

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Megson reveals transfer frustration

Gary Megson says he cannot step up his move to bring in new players until Bolton's place in the Premiership is secured.

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Meggo eyes busy summer

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is ready to back Gary Megson in the transfer market and says targets have already been identified.

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Megson not getting carried away

Gary Megson believes Bolton are one more win away from guaranteeing another season in the Premier League.

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Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa's win-less run continued as Bolton battled back to deny them victory at the Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolton 1-1 A Villa: Villa couldn't hold on to their lead and Bolton battled back to earn a point which was probably a fair result on the balance of play.

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 A Villa: (58mins) A free-kick into the box is flicked down by Davies, the ball falls for Cohen who volleys home.

HT:Bolton 0-1 A Villa: Villa ahead thanks to a very bizarre goal from Ashley Young, in truth the game has been an even affair with few chances for either side.

GOAL:Bolton 0-1 A Villa: (43mins) A cross from Ashley Young evades everyone and goes straight into the Bolton goal.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Kevin Davies, McCann, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Elmander

LINE UP: Friedel, Knight, Davies, Cuellar, Shorey, Milner, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Heskey, Carew

Duo face late tests

Bolton will check on the fitness of Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu before naming their side to take on Aston Villa.

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Midfielder eyes summer switch

Bolton target Camel Meriem is targeting a move away from Monaco in the summer and has set his sights on the Premiership.

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Midfielder swoop ruled out

Bolton boss Gary Megson has ruled out making a fresh move for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde in the summer.

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Keep home fires burning - Megson

Gary Megson has urged his Bolton side to finish the campaign on a high note and at least win their final three home matches.

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Gardner set for rapid return

Gary Megson has confirmed Ricardo Gardner's hamstring injury is not serious and he could even feature for Bolton against Aston Villa.

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Gardner scan worry for Trotters

Gary Megson is hoping Ricardo Gardner will not miss Bolton's final five games as he awaits the results of a scan on his hamstring.

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Whites target Dorman staying - MacPherson

St Mirren boss Gus MacPherson has described reports linking Bolton target Andy Dorman with a move as "nothing other than speculation".

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Gartside looks for football revolution

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside will present a plan to increase the Premier League to two divisions and to include Celtic and Rangers.

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Boss makes Wanderers appeal

Gary Megson has called on his players to secure Premier League survival as soon as possible after admitting they are not safe yet.

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Boss attacks poor performance

Bolton boss Gary Megson has blasted his players following their 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday.

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Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

A solitary goal from Nwankwo Kanu proved enough for Portsmouth as they saw off a disappointing Bolton side at Fratton Park.

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FT:Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton: Pompey dominated the game and deserve their victory which moves them six points clear of the relegation zone.

GOAL:Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton: (78mins) Substitute Nadir Belhadj sends a corner into the Bolton goal which goes in off Gavin McCann.

HT:Portsmouth 0-0 Bolton: Pompey have dominated the first half but have failed to find the net, Glen Johnson in particular has been outstanding for Pompey.

LINE UP: James, Kaboul, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Johnson, Davis, Mullins, Nugent, Kranjcar, Crouch.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, A O'Brien, Cahill, Samuel, Basham, McCann, Gardner, Kevin Davies, Elmander, Taylor.

Danny doubt for Fratton

Danny Shittu is Bolton boss Gary Megson's main doubt for the clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

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Big Eck fancies Dan

Birmingham City are being linked with a £2million summer raid for out of favour Bolton Wanderers defender Danny Shittu.

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Boss on midfielder deal

Gary Megson has told youngster Chris Basham to focus on his football because he will get a new contract at the club.

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Defending problem a headache for Megson

Gary Megson has hit out at Bolton's defending in the 4-3 defeat at Chelsea and says it highlighted a season-long problem for the side.

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Boss keeps faith with Trotters hitman

Gary Megson will keep faith with record signing Johan Elmander for Bolton's trip to Portsmouth despite going 12 games without a goal.

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Megson urges final push

Bolton boss Gary Megson claims his side are not out of trouble yet despite being seven points above the drop zone.

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Basham earns boss' praise

Bolton Wanderers' youngster Chris Basham has earned the praise of boss Gary Megson after scoring against Chelsea.

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Skipper wants Trotters future sealed

Kevin Davies is looking for Bolton to finally end any lingering relegation fears with a victory at Portsmouth this coming weekend.

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Basham hails 'unreal' Bridge outing

Chris Basham said his first goal for Bolton in the 4-3 loss at Chelsea was an 'unreal' experience as it almost led to a shock comeback.

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Chelsea 4-3 Bolton Wanderers

Chelsea survived a stunning Bolton fightback to win a dramatic game 4-3 at Stamford Bridge and keep their feint title dreams alive.

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FT:Chelsea 4-3 Bolton: What a game! Chelsea raced into a 4-0 lead after the break but Bolton stormed back to make it 4-3 and had chances to grab a shock draw.

GOAL:Chelsea 4-3 Bolton: (78mins) Unbelievable drama at the Bridge now as Taylor rifles the ball into the top corner from 25 yards

GOAL:Chelsea 4-2 Bolton: (74mins) The nerves are jangling a little now as Taylor's superb cross is diverted home by Chris Basham.

GOAL:Chelsea 4-1 Bolton: (70mins) Unlikely to be the start of a comeback but Andy O'Brien smashes home after a goalmouth scramble.

GOAL:Chelsea 4-0 Bolton: (63mins) And another one for Chelsea as Malouda's corner drops for Drogba who pokes it over the line.

GOAL:Chelsea 3-0 Bolton: (60mins) Lampard wins a penalty and converts himself to end the argument sending the keeper the wrong way

GOAL:Chelsea 2-0 Bolton: (50mins) Malouda and Lampard combine cleverly to give Drogba the simplest of tap-ins at the far post.

HT:Chelsea 1-0 Bolton: Bolton started superbly but Chelsea gradually took control of the game and they probably deserve the lead given to them by Ballack.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-0 Bolton: (40mins) Ballack and Kalou combine for the German to drive into the roof of the net and Chelsea lead.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Shittu, Samuel, Muamba, McCann, Gardner, Kevin Davies, Elmander, Taylor.

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Mikel, Lampard, Kalou, Drogba, Malouda.

Same again for Trotters

Bolton have no fresh injury worries going into the Chelsea game and will name the same side that beat Middlesbrough 4-1.

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Meggo eyes Baggies raid

Bolton are set to make a summer move for West Brom's James Morrison as the midfielder weighs up his future.

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Megson delight after reshuffle

Gary Megson has given special praise to Ricardo Gardner for his performance in an unfamiliar role in central midfield.

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Boss urges strong Bolton finish

Gary Megson insists his Bolton squad will not get complacent for the remainder of the season and has asked them to now 'kick on'.

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Defender challenged to keep improving

Gary Megson has told Danny Shittu to capitalise on his good display against Middlesbrough at the weekend and make the position his own.

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Trotters to bid areverderchi to midfielder

Torino president Urbano Cairo says he is determined to turn Blerim Dzemaili's loan deal from Bolton into a permanent one.

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Striker gets Meggo backing

Gary Megson says he is delighted with the form of Johan Elmander and says he will be even better for Bolton next season.

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Monaco ace linked

Bolton are being linked with a summer swoop for Monaco midfielder Camel Meriem, but face strong competition for his services.

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Meggo wants more

Gary Megson has told his Bolton players they cannot afford to relax and says they need more points to avoid the drop.

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Bolton Wanderers 4-1 Middlesbrough

Bolton edged closer to Premier League safety with a 4-1 home victory against a Middlesbrough side, who now look doomed to relegation.

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FT:Bolton 4-1 Middlesbro: Davies, Cahill, Taylor and Gardner are on target as Bolton move closer to safety and virtually condemn Boro to relegation.

GOAL:Bolton 4-1 Middlesbro: (85mins) Taylor plays a great ball into Ricardo Gardner who brings it down and fires past Jones.

GOAL:Bolton 3-1 Middlesbro: (78mins) Matt Taylor's free kick evades everybody and bounces past Jones and into the Boro net.

HT:Bolton 2-1 Middlesbro: Goals from Davies and Cahill have handed Bolton the first half lead against Boro, who had levelled through O'Neil at the Reebok.

GOAL:Bolton 2-1 Middlesbro: (44mins) Taylor's ball into the middle is knocked by Elmander to Gary Cahill for a simple tap in.

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 Middlesbro: (38mins) Tuncay plays the ball into Gary O'Neil who manages to get in his shot which beats Jaaskelainen.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Middlesbro: (8mins) Gardner sends in a great cross and Kevin Davies finishes well past Jones from a tight angle.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Shittu, Samuel, Taylor, Muamba, McCann, Gardner, Elmander, Kevin Davies.

LINE UP: Jones, Hoyte, Wheater, Huth, Pogatetz, Downing, O'Neil, Sanli, Bates, Aliadiere, Alves.

Megson handed Trotters boost

Bolton will be without Mark Davies against Middlesbrough but Gary Megson has no fresh injury worries for the clash.

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Target open to move

Bolton target Gelson Fernandes admits he could quit Manchester City in the summer because of a lack of first-team football.

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Trotters ace hits four

Ebi Smolarek is pushing for a Bolton starting berth after scoring four goals for his country on Wednesday evening.

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Midfielder seeks future resolution

Bolton loanee Blerim Dzemaili says he wants a firm decision on his future this summer and does not want to move on loan again.

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Trotters target survival push

Gary Megson says everyone at Bolton has to pull together if they are to get the points to pull well clear of the drop zone.

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Gary awaits Capello call

Gary Megson has hinted that Fabio Capello is not far away from calling up Bolton defender Gary Cahill to his England squad.

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Midfielder bids to keep place

Tamir Cohen hopes he has done enough to keep his place in the Bolton side that takes on Wigan after scoring against Aston Villa.

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Trotters scout wing ace

Bolton are being linked with a move for Liverpool right winger Adam Hammill with a view to a summer swoop.

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Cahill targets unbeaten run

Gary Cahill says Bolton want a strong finish and are aiming to go unbeaten during the remaining four games of the season.

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Megson reveals transfer frustration

Gary Megson says he cannot step up his move to bring in new players until Bolton's place in the Premiership is secured.

More: Megson reveals transfer frustration |

Meggo eyes busy summer

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is ready to back Gary Megson in the transfer market and says targets have already been identified.

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Megson not getting carried away

Gary Megson believes Bolton are one more win away from guaranteeing another season in the Premier League.

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Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa's win-less run continued as Bolton battled back to deny them victory at the Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolton 1-1 A Villa: Villa couldn't hold on to their lead and Bolton battled back to earn a point which was probably a fair result on the balance of play.

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 A Villa: (58mins) A free-kick into the box is flicked down by Davies, the ball falls for Cohen who volleys home.

HT:Bolton 0-1 A Villa: Villa ahead thanks to a very bizarre goal from Ashley Young, in truth the game has been an even affair with few chances for either side.

GOAL:Bolton 0-1 A Villa: (43mins) A cross from Ashley Young evades everyone and goes straight into the Bolton goal.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Kevin Davies, McCann, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Elmander

LINE UP: Friedel, Knight, Davies, Cuellar, Shorey, Milner, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Heskey, Carew

Duo face late tests

Bolton will check on the fitness of Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu before naming their side to take on Aston Villa.

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Midfielder eyes summer switch

Bolton target Camel Meriem is targeting a move away from Monaco in the summer and has set his sights on the Premiership.

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Midfielder swoop ruled out

Bolton boss Gary Megson has ruled out making a fresh move for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde in the summer.

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Keep home fires burning - Megson

Gary Megson has urged his Bolton side to finish the campaign on a high note and at least win their final three home matches.

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Gardner set for rapid return

Gary Megson has confirmed Ricardo Gardner's hamstring injury is not serious and he could even feature for Bolton against Aston Villa.

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Gardner scan worry for Trotters

Gary Megson is hoping Ricardo Gardner will not miss Bolton's final five games as he awaits the results of a scan on his hamstring.

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Whites target Dorman staying - MacPherson

St Mirren boss Gus MacPherson has described reports linking Bolton target Andy Dorman with a move as "nothing other than speculation".

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Gartside looks for football revolution

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside will present a plan to increase the Premier League to two divisions and to include Celtic and Rangers.

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Boss makes Wanderers appeal

Gary Megson has called on his players to secure Premier League survival as soon as possible after admitting they are not safe yet.

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Boss attacks poor performance

Bolton boss Gary Megson has blasted his players following their 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday.

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Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

A solitary goal from Nwankwo Kanu proved enough for Portsmouth as they saw off a disappointing Bolton side at Fratton Park.

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