Bolton Wanderers: December 2009 Archives

Megson happy with Trotters job

Gary Megson has taken one final parting shot at the Bolton fans and insists he did a good job while in charge of the club.

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Zenga linked with Trotters job

Italian coach Walter Zenga has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Bolton job as the club step up their search for a new boss.

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Trotters line up Hughes

Mark Hughes has been installed as favourite to take over at Bolton after they sacked manager Gary Megson.

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Megson wants new midfielder

Bolton boss Gary Megson hopes to strengthen his squad with a new central midfielder when the transfer window opens this week.

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Megson hits out at fans

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hit out at the boo boys again and believes he will never be able to win them over.

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Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Hull City

Stephen Hunt was the hero for Hull as his brace earned the Tigers a crucial point after being two down to Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolton 2-2 Hull:A thrilling encounter ends in a draw as Hunt nets twice late on to claw Hull back from a two goal deficit to Bolton.

GOAL:Bolton 2-2 Hull: (78mins)Hunt converts from a tight angle after Mendy's cross.

GOAL:Bolton 2-1 Hull: (71mins)Fagan crosses from and Hunt heads home from six yards.

GOAL:Bolton 2-0 Hull: (61mins)Davies heads home from twelve yards after Robinson's cross.

HT:Bolton 1-0 Hull:Klasnic wonder strike separates the sides after an end to end first half.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Hull: (20mins)Klasnic finds the corner from range with a ferocious drive.

LINE UP: Myhill, Mendy, Zayatte, Gardner, Dawson, Garcia, Boateng, Olofinjana, Hunt, Fagan, Altidore

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

Midfielder battle hots up

Nottingham Forest have joined Bolton in the race to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam in the transfer window.

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Meggo eyes crucial win

Bolton will welcome back midfielder Fabrice Muamba for the visit of Hull as Gary Megson targets a crucial three points.

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Whites plan Bernabeu raid

Bolton boss Gary Megson is being linked with an audacious loan swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Guti.

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Trotters aiming to build on Burnley point

Bolton's bid to avoid the drop this season will again be tested on Tuesday when they entertain fellow strugglers Hull.

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Boss slams sloppy defending

Gary Megson has slammed Bolton's defending following their 1-1 draw with Burnley despite extending their unbeaten run to three games.

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Burnley 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

Burnley continued their superb home record but had to settle for a point in a stalemate derby clash with Bolton.

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FT:Burn 1-1 Bolt:The Lancashire derby ends in stalemate as Burnley squander opportunities to snatch the three points.

GOAL:Burn 1-1 Bolt:(56mins)Burnley momentum pays off as a Nugent header levels the score.

HT:Burn 0-1 Bolt:The visitors finish the half strongly with Burnley's confidence knocked.

GOAL:Burn 0-1 Bolt:(29mins)Matt Taylor's free-kick puts Bolton ahead against the run of play

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Basham, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Duff, Bikey, Jordan, Elliott, McDonald, Alexander, Eagles, Nugent, Steven Fletcher

Midfielder to miss Clarets clash

Bolton will be without the suspended Fabrice Muamba when they take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Boxing Day.

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Fears over Clarets clash

Bolton's Boxing Day trip to Burnley could be postponed due to fears over the frosty roads, paths and car parks around Turf Moor.

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Striker wants more action

Bolton striker Johan Elmander has admitted he is frustrated at his lack of starts for Gary Megson's side recently.

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Star eyes Clarets result

Bolton defender Gary Cahill has urged his team-mates to continue their good run of form when they take on Burnley on Boxing Day.

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Cold snap hits Latics clash

Bolton's clash at Wigan tonight has been postponed due to dangerous conditions around the DW Stadium.

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Star finally showing his class

Bolton boss Gary Megson believes on-loan striker Ivan Klasnic is getting better with every game and his recent goals return proves it.

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Megson suffers double blow

Bolton will be without England Under-21 midfielder Fabrice Muamba against Wigan on Monday as he serves a one-match ban.

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Cahill's goal-den pledge

Bolton defender Gary Cahill insists he can keep on scoring and help Gary Megson's side avoid relegation this season.

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Captain reveals key to improvement

Captain Kevin Davies has revealed a players' inquest is behind Bolton's improved displays in their last two games.

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Striker deal in balance

Boss Gary Megson has admitted he is still to make up his mind about whether to sign in-form striker Ivan Klasnic permanently.

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Trotters eye midtable push

Gary Megson is targeting a surge up the table and says the Wigan game is crucial after Bolton beat West Ham 3-1.

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Bolton Wanderers 3-1 West Ham United

Bolton climb out of the relegation zone after sending West Ham to their third successive defeat in a six pointer at Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolt 3-1 W Ham:Bolton earn themselves a massive three points after a late flourish of goals against a lacklustre West Ham side.

GOAL:Bolt 3-1 W Ham:(88mins)Cahill ensures 3 points with a close range header.

GOAL:Bolt 2-1 W Ham:(77mins)Green presents Klasnic with the chance to put Bolton ahead.

GOAL:Bolt 1-1 W Ham:(69mins)Diamanti links up with Franco to net an all-important equaliser.

GOAL:Bolt 1-0 W Ham:(65mins)Lee breaks the deadlock with an audacious lob over Rob Green.

HT:Bolt 0-0 WHam:Bolton have asked all the questions in the first-half but the sides go in level

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Gabbidon, Tomkins, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Kovac, Collison, Franco, Diamanti

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Gabbidon, Tomkins, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Kovac, Collison, Franco, Diamanti

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

Megson sets standards high

Bolton boss Gary Megson took the positives from his side's 3-3 draw with Manchester City and wants repeat performances.

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Midfielder doubtful for West Ham's visit

Bolton's Jamaican midfielder Ricardo Gardner remains a doubt for West Ham's visit to the Reebok Stadium with a virus.

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Striker aims to shine

Bolton loan ace Ivan Klasnic is determined to prove he can be a success in the Premiership and is targeting an extended stay.

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Megson hits out at rumours

Gary Megson has described as "scurrilous" reports suggesting he could be replaced by Steve McClaren after a bust up with Jlloyd Samuel.

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McClaren linked as Meggo faces axe

Bolton are being linked with Steve McClaren as reports claim Gary Megson is facing the axe following a dressing room bust up.

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Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Manchester City

Carlos Tevez was the hero as ten man Manchester City fought back on three occasions to claim a point in a 3-3 draw with Bolton.

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FT:Bolton 3-3 Man City:City did superbly to fight back with ten men and finish the better side but Bolton will be kicking themselves.

GOAL:Bolton 3-3 Man City: (78mins)What a goal! Tevez rifles into the top corner from 25 yards

RED C:Bolton 3-2 Man City: (Bellamy 65mins) Bellamy is off for two bookable offences.

GOAL:Bolton 3-2 Man City: (51mins)Superb finish on the turn by Klasnic and Bolton lead again

HT:Bolton 2-2 Man City:Great game here as both sides trade blows but the defending has been poor

GOAL:Bolton 2-2 Man City: (45mins) Great move from City and Richards rockets into the corner

GOAL:Bolton 2-1 Man City: (42mins)Cahill evades two and bends a stunning strike to the corner

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 Man City: (26mins)Tevez's shot deflects off Cohen and City are back on terms.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Man City: (11mins)Klasnic turns Lee's deflected shot into the back of the net

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Toure, Lescott, Sylvinho, Wright-Phillips, Kompany, Barry, Bellamy, Adebayor, Tevez.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic.

Gartside fires boss ultimatum

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has hinted Gary Megson is on borrowed time and could have five games to save his job.

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Davo back for Trotters

Bolton will welcome back influential skipper Kevin Davies when Manchester City visit the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.

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Boss' belief in ending bad trot

Gary Megson says the atmosphere at training has been good this week as Bolton look to end their awful run against Man City.

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Megson calls for improvements

Bolton boss Gary Megson has claimed some players in his squad are under-performing and has called on his side to climb the table.

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Rival striker snubs move

Bolton's hopes of signing Benjani have been hit by the news the striker says he will be staying with Manchester City.

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Battle on for Imps ace

Bolton, Burnley and Doncaster are set to battle it out for the signature of Lincoln City keeper Rob Burch.

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Taylor issues rallying call

Matt Taylor insists there is no crisis at Bolton and says the dressing room is behind under-fire boss Gary Megson.

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Toffees and Trotters eye new Stam

Everton are tipped to go back in for Bolton target Dirk Marcellis at PSV Eindhoven when the transfer window opens.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

Goals from Jody Craddock and Nenad Milijas secure only Wolves' third win of the season to lift them off the bottom of the league.

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FT:Wlvs 2-1 Bolt:Wolves scrape a massive 3 points at Molineux but Bolton will wonder how they have left the game with nothing.

GOAL:Wlvs 2-1 Bolt:(79mins)Elmander nets from close range to put Bolton back in the game.

GOAL:Wlvs 2-0 Bolt:(62mins)Milijas nets a stunning 30-yard strike against the run of play.

HT:Wlvs 1-0 Bolt:Wolves take a deserved lead in at the break after a superb first-half display.

GOAL:Wvs 1-0 Bltn:(4mins)Jody Craddock gives Wolves a dream start with a rocket half volley

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Lee, Gardner, McCann, Cohen, Taylor, Klasnic

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Milijas, Henry, Edwards, Jarvis, Doyle, Ebanks-Blake

Striker out for Trotters

Bolton will be without the suspended Kevin Davies when they travel to Wolves looking for a crucial three points.

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Megson - No problems with team spirit

Bolton boss Gary Megson has insisted the spirit in his squad is good despite their position in the bottom three.

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Samuel: fans must 'stay behind us'

Bolton full-back Jlloyd Samuel has called on the club's fans to show their support as the Wanderers enter the crucial festive period.

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Iceman eyes top 10 hit

Bolton defender Gretar Steinsson believes the club can finish in the top 10 this season despite their position in the bottom three.

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Meggo eyes £1m swoop

Bolton are again being linked with Sheffield United's Matt Kilgallon and could be ready to offer £1million in January.

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Megson happy with Trotters job

Gary Megson has taken one final parting shot at the Bolton fans and insists he did a good job while in charge of the club.

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Zenga linked with Trotters job

Italian coach Walter Zenga has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Bolton job as the club step up their search for a new boss.

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Trotters line up Hughes

Mark Hughes has been installed as favourite to take over at Bolton after they sacked manager Gary Megson.

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Megson wants new midfielder

Bolton boss Gary Megson hopes to strengthen his squad with a new central midfielder when the transfer window opens this week.

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Megson hits out at fans

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hit out at the boo boys again and believes he will never be able to win them over.

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Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Hull City

Stephen Hunt was the hero for Hull as his brace earned the Tigers a crucial point after being two down to Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolton 2-2 Hull:A thrilling encounter ends in a draw as Hunt nets twice late on to claw Hull back from a two goal deficit to Bolton.

GOAL:Bolton 2-2 Hull: (78mins)Hunt converts from a tight angle after Mendy's cross.

GOAL:Bolton 2-1 Hull: (71mins)Fagan crosses from and Hunt heads home from six yards.

GOAL:Bolton 2-0 Hull: (61mins)Davies heads home from twelve yards after Robinson's cross.

HT:Bolton 1-0 Hull:Klasnic wonder strike separates the sides after an end to end first half.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Hull: (20mins)Klasnic finds the corner from range with a ferocious drive.

LINE UP: Myhill, Mendy, Zayatte, Gardner, Dawson, Garcia, Boateng, Olofinjana, Hunt, Fagan, Altidore

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

Midfielder battle hots up

Nottingham Forest have joined Bolton in the race to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam in the transfer window.

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Meggo eyes crucial win

Bolton will welcome back midfielder Fabrice Muamba for the visit of Hull as Gary Megson targets a crucial three points.

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Whites plan Bernabeu raid

Bolton boss Gary Megson is being linked with an audacious loan swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Guti.

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Trotters aiming to build on Burnley point

Bolton's bid to avoid the drop this season will again be tested on Tuesday when they entertain fellow strugglers Hull.

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Boss slams sloppy defending

Gary Megson has slammed Bolton's defending following their 1-1 draw with Burnley despite extending their unbeaten run to three games.

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Burnley 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

Burnley continued their superb home record but had to settle for a point in a stalemate derby clash with Bolton.

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FT:Burn 1-1 Bolt:The Lancashire derby ends in stalemate as Burnley squander opportunities to snatch the three points.

GOAL:Burn 1-1 Bolt:(56mins)Burnley momentum pays off as a Nugent header levels the score.

HT:Burn 0-1 Bolt:The visitors finish the half strongly with Burnley's confidence knocked.

GOAL:Burn 0-1 Bolt:(29mins)Matt Taylor's free-kick puts Bolton ahead against the run of play

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Basham, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Klasnic

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