Bolton Wanderers: May 2009 Archives

Meggo in for Reds ace

Bolton are ready to offer Paul Scholes £70,000 a week in an attempt to lure the Manchester United midfielder to the Reebok Stadium.

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Star eyes Reebok stay

Bolton star Gary Cahill has dismissed talk linking him with a move to Arsenal and insists he is happy at the Reebok Stadium.

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Target eyes move away

Miguel Veloso says it is down to Sporting Lisbon to decide whether he leaves as reports claim Bolton have made a £6m bid.

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Bolton star calls for Cahill stay

Matt Taylor has called on Gary Cahill to stay with Bolton and feels he can continue his good progress at the Reebok.

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Bolton step up midfielder chase

Reports in Portugal claim Bolton have made a bid for the Sporting midfielder Miguel Veloso, who looks set to leave Lisbon this summer.

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La Liga offer made

Bolton have made an offer for Villarreal midfielder Matias Fernandez, but could face competition from Blackburn for his services.

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Meggo linked with Pompey swoop

Bolton are reported to be lining up a £3million swoop for Sylvain Distin as Gary Megson looks to bolster his defence.

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Bolton chase Baggies defender

Bolton target Paul Robinson has handed in a transfer request at West Brom with the Trotters set to make a bid for the defender.

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Boss reiterates transfer plea

Gary Megson has repeated his call for Bolton to spend money urgently this summer to improve the depth and quality of his squad.

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Manchester City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

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FT:Man City 1-0 Bolton: A solitary goal from Caicedo was the only difference between the two sides but City deserved to win as Bolton offered very little.

HT:Man City 1-0 Bolton: City have controlled the game and Jaaskelainen has made some great saves, Elmander had a good chance but Dunne blocked on the line.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Bolton: (8mins) Caicedo opens the scoring with a simple tap in after latching onto Richard's overhead kick.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, De Jong, Ireland, Kompany, Wright-Phillips, Caicedo, Robinho.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Shittu, Samuel, M Davies, Muamba, McCann, Taylor, Elmander, K Davies.

Megson welcomes O'Brien return

Bolton manager Gary Megson welcomes Andy O'Brien back from illness for the last-day trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

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Megson targets busy summer

Gary Megson has vowed to strengthen his Bolton squad with quality over the summer as he looks to move the club on to the next level.

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French strike ace linked

Bolton are being linked with a move for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, who is attracting plenty of interest.

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Striker linked with switch

Bolton are reported to be keeping tabs on Celta Viga's Algerian international striker Kamel Ghilas, with a view to a summer swoop.

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Bolton eye Albion full-back

Bolton have been linked with a summer move for West Brom full-back Paul Robinson, who could leave the Baggies following relegation.

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Megson blasts Hull conduct

Bolton boss Gary Megson has accused a member of the Hull City bench of trying to get Kevin Davies booked on Saturday.

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Bolton prepare Barton bid

Reports suggest Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to reignite his interest in Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

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Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.

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FT:Bolton 1-1 Hull: Bolton somehow manage to hang on for a point after wave after wave of Hull City attack thanks to some great saves from Jaaskelainen.

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 Hull: (47mins) Hull get a vital equaliser on the counter, Shittu's mistake gave Fagan the room to fire home.

HT:Bolton 1-0 Hull: Bolton are a little lucky to be in the lead with Hull creating the most of the chances, though Cahill could have made it 2-0 on 45 mins.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Hull: (26mins) A fantastic drive from Gretar Steinsson gives Bolton the lead after Taylor's effort was blocked.

LINE UP: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Dawson, Kilbane, Fagan, Boateng, Garcia, Barmby, Geovanni, Manucho

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

Rothen in Megson's sights

Paris Saint Germain's French international Jerome Rothen is a target for Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson, according to reports.

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Shittu returns for Tigers tie

Bolton midfielder Ricardo Gardner has been ruled out of the final two games of the season, but Danny Shittu is set for a recall.

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'Successful' season pleases Steinsson

Bolton's Icelandic defender Gretar Steinsson has heaped praise on boss Gary Megson after a 'successful' season.

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Boro man in Megson's sights

Bolton boss Gary Megson is ready to make a £4m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil but faces competition from Portsmouth.

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Defender in line for new deal

Bolton are set to reward centre-half Gary Cahill with a new deal after his impressive displays through the course of the season.

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Bolton eye Arentine ace

Bolton boss Gary Megson is keeping tabs on Anderlecht's Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia who is eager to move to England.

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Megson turns down striker

Gary Megson will not take up his option to make Ebi Smolarek's loan move from Racing Santander permanent at the end of the season.

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Megson slaps huge price tag on Cahill

Gary Megson has told Arsenal they will need to offer in excess of £15million if they are interested in signing Gary Cahill.

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Davies a delight for Megson

Gary Megson says he was pleased with the return of Mark Davies in the 0-0 draw with Sunderland after his two month lay-off.

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Bolton after Pompey star

Bolton are chasing Portsmouth's Sean Davis but could face competition from Birmingham and Wigan to sign the midfielder.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Sunderland

A fantastic save in the last minute from Sunderland keeper Martin Fulop denied Bolton the win in a game otherwise devoid of chances.

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FT:Bolton 0-0 Sunderland: Neither side really did enough to win the game but Sunderland's Martin Fulop made a fantastic save to deny Cahill a winner late on.

HT:Bolton 0-0 Sunderland: The game remains goalless at the Reebok Stadium but the best chances have all gone to Sunderland, with Richardson wasting the best.

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

LINE UP: Fulop, Bardsley, Davenport, Ferdinand, Collins, Whitehead, Tainio, Malbranque, Leadbitter, Richardson, Jones

Megson boosted by duo

Bolton duo Danny Shittu and Ricardo Gardner are pushing to start the home clash with Sunderland but Mark Davies is out.

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Barton race hots up

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hinted he could make another bid for Newcastle's Joey Barton who is also being linked with Blackburn.

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Bolton target England youth star

Bolton have joined West Brom and Wolves in the race to sign Liverpool and England youth international Adam Hammill.

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Bolton target could snub move

Spanish left-back Xabi Castillo has claimed Bolton are interested in signing him but admits he would prefer a move to Celtic.

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Trotters target defender swoop

Bolton are being linked with a move for West Brom defender Jonas Olsson, but face competition for his services.

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Meggo eyes controversial swoop

Bolton could renew their interest in Joey Barton this summer as the midfielder looks certain to leave Newcastle.

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Riga set for Reebok stay

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hinted Moustapha Riga could still have a future at the club despite struggling in his first season.

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Meggo linked with striker swoop

Bolton are targeting a Bosman swoop for Lyon attacker Sidney Govou, who has revealed he is ready to leave France.

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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

Wigan and Bolton shared the points in a goal-less draw at the JJB Stadium in a lacklustre north-west derby.

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FT:Wigan 0-0 Bolton: Both sides had their chances with Bolton looking the more likely in the second half but neither side could make the breakthrough.

HT:Wigan 0-0 Bolton: There have been chances for both sides with Rodallega and Cahill hitting the wood-work but the game remains goal-less at half time.

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

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Scharner, Figueroa, Valencia, Brown, Cattermole, N'Zogbia, Rodallega, Mido

Megson on hunt for new talent

Gary Megson says he will strengthen the squad during the summer as he looks to push Bolton towards the right end of the league.

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Bolton welcome back trio

Gary Megson is hopeful Ricardo Gardner, Danny Shittu and Andy O'Brien will be passed fit for Bolton's trip to Wigan on Saturday.

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Meggo in for Reds ace

Bolton are ready to offer Paul Scholes £70,000 a week in an attempt to lure the Manchester United midfielder to the Reebok Stadium.

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Star eyes Reebok stay

Bolton star Gary Cahill has dismissed talk linking him with a move to Arsenal and insists he is happy at the Reebok Stadium.

More: Star eyes Reebok stay |

Target eyes move away

Miguel Veloso says it is down to Sporting Lisbon to decide whether he leaves as reports claim Bolton have made a £6m bid.

More: Target eyes move away |

Bolton star calls for Cahill stay

Matt Taylor has called on Gary Cahill to stay with Bolton and feels he can continue his good progress at the Reebok.

More: Bolton star calls for Cahill stay |

Bolton step up midfielder chase

Reports in Portugal claim Bolton have made a bid for the Sporting midfielder Miguel Veloso, who looks set to leave Lisbon this summer.

More: Bolton step up midfielder chase |

La Liga offer made

Bolton have made an offer for Villarreal midfielder Matias Fernandez, but could face competition from Blackburn for his services.

More: La Liga offer made |

Meggo linked with Pompey swoop

Bolton are reported to be lining up a £3million swoop for Sylvain Distin as Gary Megson looks to bolster his defence.

More: Meggo linked with Pompey swoop |

Bolton chase Baggies defender

Bolton target Paul Robinson has handed in a transfer request at West Brom with the Trotters set to make a bid for the defender.

More: Bolton chase Baggies defender |

Boss reiterates transfer plea

Gary Megson has repeated his call for Bolton to spend money urgently this summer to improve the depth and quality of his squad.

More: Boss reiterates transfer plea |

Manchester City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

More: Manchester City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers |

FT:Man City 1-0 Bolton: A solitary goal from Caicedo was the only difference between the two sides but City deserved to win as Bolton offered very little.

HT:Man City 1-0 Bolton: City have controlled the game and Jaaskelainen has made some great saves, Elmander had a good chance but Dunne blocked on the line.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Bolton: (8mins) Caicedo opens the scoring with a simple tap in after latching onto Richard's overhead kick.

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, De Jong, Ireland, Kompany, Wright-Phillips, Caicedo, Robinho.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Shittu, Samuel, M Davies, Muamba, McCann, Taylor, Elmander, K Davies.

Megson welcomes O'Brien return

Bolton manager Gary Megson welcomes Andy O'Brien back from illness for the last-day trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

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Megson targets busy summer

Gary Megson has vowed to strengthen his Bolton squad with quality over the summer as he looks to move the club on to the next level.

More: Megson targets busy summer |

French strike ace linked

Bolton are being linked with a move for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, who is attracting plenty of interest.

More: French strike ace linked |

Striker linked with switch

Bolton are reported to be keeping tabs on Celta Viga's Algerian international striker Kamel Ghilas, with a view to a summer swoop.

More: Striker linked with switch |

Bolton eye Albion full-back

Bolton have been linked with a summer move for West Brom full-back Paul Robinson, who could leave the Baggies following relegation.

More: Bolton eye Albion full-back |

Megson blasts Hull conduct

Bolton boss Gary Megson has accused a member of the Hull City bench of trying to get Kevin Davies booked on Saturday.

More: Megson blasts Hull conduct |

Bolton prepare Barton bid

Reports suggest Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to reignite his interest in Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

More: Bolton prepare Barton bid |

Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.

More: Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City |

FT:Bolton 1-1 Hull: Bolton somehow manage to hang on for a point after wave after wave of Hull City attack thanks to some great saves from Jaaskelainen.

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 Hull: (47mins) Hull get a vital equaliser on the counter, Shittu's mistake gave Fagan the room to fire home.

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