Bolton Wanderers: February 2010 Archives

Striker's German move reports

On-loan Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic has reportedly told his French club Nantes that he wants to move back to Germany next season.

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Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Bolton beat Wolves 1-0 in a huge relegation six-pointer thanks to Zat Knight's strike in first half stoppage time at the Reebok.

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FT:Bolton 1-0 Wolves:Big win for Bolton who needed the help of the post but Coyle's side have three massive points in the survival race

HT:Bolton 1-0 Wolves:Bolton lead now but it has been a very even half with the keepers kept busy

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Wolves: (45mins)Corner swung in and Knight meets it to head Bolton in front

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Henry, Guedioura, Foley, David Jones, Jarvis, Doyle.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Ricketts, Knight, Robinson, Muamba, Lee, Wilshere, Holden, Elmander, Kevin Davies.

Cahill set for speedy return

Bolton have been handed a massive boost with the news star defender Gary Cahill could be back within a month.

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Davo set for return

Owen Coyle will recall Kevin Davies for Bolton's home clash with Wolves, while Vladimir Weiss and Luke Wilshere could also return.

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Midfielder pressing for Wolves start

Stuart Holden is hoping his dynamic debut in Bolton's Cup defeat at Spurs nudges Owen Coyle to keep him in the team this weekend.

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FT:Tottenham 4-0 Bolton:Spurs cruise through with two from Pavluychenko and two own goals against a well beaten Bolton side.

GOAL:Tottenham 4-0 Bolton: (84mins)Rose finds Pavluychenko in the box and he tucks it home.

GOAL:Tottenham 3-0 Bolton: (47mins)Bale's cross is headed into his own net by O'Brien.

HT:Tottenham 2-0 Bolton:Spurs take control in the first half and Bolton have it all to do.

GOAL:Tottenham 2-0 Bolton: (36mins)Palacios' shot is inadvartently turned in by Jaaskelainen.

GOAL:Tottenham 1-0 Bolton: (23mins)Pavluychenko slots home after being found by Modric.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Knight, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Holden, Cohen, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Klasnic

LINE UP: Gomes, Assou-Ekotto, Dawson, Bassong, Bale, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Pavlyuchenko, Defoe

Boss considers big changes for cup replay

Stuart Holden could make his Bolton debut at Tottenham in the FA Cup replay tonight but Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss are cup-tied.

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Coyle eyes loan deals for next season

Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to keep loan stars Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss for next season, according to reports.

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Skipper wants mental edge

Bolton skipper Kevin Davies says the players need to sort themselves out mentally as they prepare for a crucial run of fixtures.

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Coyle to ring changes

Owen Coyle is ready to make changes when Bolton take on Tottenham in the FA Cup as Premier League survival is the priority.

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Coyle ready for changes

Bolton boss Owen Coyle blasted his players following the Blackburn defeat and has hinted at changes for the visit of Wolves.

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We can beat drop - Coyle

Owen Coyle is confident Bolton have still got what it takes to avoid the drop despite the horror show against Blackburn.

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Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Bolton Wanderers

Goals from Nicola Kalinic, Jason Roberts and Gael Givet gave Blackburn a convincing win over Lancashire rivals Bolton at Ewood Park.

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FT:Blackburn 3-0 Bolton: Goals from Kalinic, Roberts and Givet give Blackburn a convincing win over Bolton at a snowy Ewood Park.

GOAL:Blackburn 3-0 Bolton: (85mins)Diouf's right-wing cross is headed home by Gael Givet.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-0 Bolton: (73mins)Roberts volleys home after Bolton failed to clear a corner

HT:Blackburn 1-0 Bolton:Kalinic's deflected goal gives Rovers the lead in a tight game at Ewood

GOAL:Blackburn 1-0 Bolton: (42mins) Kalinic's low 15-yard drive is deflected past Jaaskelainen

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Robinson, Knight, Steinsson, Ricketts, Muamba, Taylor, Gardner, Lee, Elmander, Davies.

LINE UP: Robinson, Givet, Nelsen, Olsson, Salgado, Pedersen, Nzonzi, Andrews, Diouf, Kalinic, Hoilett.

Coyle expects Matt finish

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has backed midfielder Matt Taylor to regain his form and silence his doubters.

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Coyle set for striker boost

Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic is hoping to make his return from injury in the local derby against Blackburn on Sunday.

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Defender issues relegation challenge

Bolton defender Zat Knight has set his teammates the target of winning all their remaining Premier League games this season.

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Keeper's clean sheet delight

Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen believes last night's clean sheet against Wigan is a sign the club are heading in the right direction.

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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

Wigan and Bolton played out a dull goalless draw at the DW Stadium in a match hampered by the conditions.

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FT:Wigan 0-0 Bolton: A game lacking in entertainment, with both sides creating more in the second half but not much goalmouth action

HT:Wigan 0-0 Bolton: A half lacking in quality of any kind, with chances few and far between

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Ricketts, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Elmander, Kevin Davies

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, Scharner, McCarthy, Diame, N'Zogbia, Moreno, Rodallega

Striker closing on return

Bolton have been boosted by the news Ivan Klasnic is back in light training and is closing in on a return to action.

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Duo return for Trotters

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed Vladimir Weiss and Jack Wilshere are both pushing for a start against Wigan tonight.

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We should have won - Coyle

Owen Coyle says Bolton should have beaten Tottenham on Sunday to set up an FA Cup quarter-final tie at Fulham.

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Cahill facing anxious wait

Bolton will find out in two weeks whether star defender Gary Cahill will be able to play again this season.

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FT:Bolton 1-1 Tottenham:Spurs were a different class in the 2nd half as they missed a penalty and hit the bar twice to force a replay

GOAL:Bolton 1-1 Tottenham: (60mins)Bale did well down left, squared and Defoe slammed home

HT:Bolton 1-0 Tottenham:Bolton dominated the first half and fully deserve their lead

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Tottenham: (34mins)Elmander break well down right and Davies slotted home

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Bale, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Crouch, Defoe

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Ricketts, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander

Midfielder linked with rival switch

Liverpool and Manchester United are both said to be keeping tabs on Bolton's highly-rated midfielder Mark Davies.

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Midfielder worry for Whites

Chris Basham has been added to Bolton's list of walking wounded ahead of the FA Cup showdown with Tottenham on Sunday.

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Davies asked for explanation

The Football Association have asked Bolton star Kevin Davies to explain his comments about referee Mark Clattenburg.

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Defender set for summer move

Derby boss Nigel Clough has confirmed he is keen to extend Nicky Hunt's stay at Pride Park beyond the end of the season.

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Cahill eyes speedy return

Bolton have been handed a massive boost with the news star defender Gary Cahill could play again this season.

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Coyle backs Bolton to rise

Owen Coyle says Bolton will pull away from trouble if they continue to play like they did against Manchester City.

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Manchester City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

Manchester City move level on points with fourth place Liverpool after a routine victory against a determined Bolton side.

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FT:Man City 2-0 Bolton:A lethargic performance from City, who picked up the win without playing well against a strong Bolton side

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Bolton:Emmanuel Adebayor scored with a stunning close range strike on 73min

HT:Man Cty 1-0 B'ton:An entertaining half, with Bolton more than matching City in every position

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Bolton: Carlos Tevez scored from the spot on 31mins against the run of play

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Knight, Ricketts, Robinson, Kevin Davies, Cohen, Muamba, Wilshere, Lee, Elmander

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Bridge, De Jong, Vieira, Barry, Adam Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor

Boss backs captain's comments

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has backed Kevin Davies after the Wanderers captain hit out at referee Mark Clattenburg.

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Defensive woes for Coyle

Bolton boss Owen Coyle will be without Gary Cahill for the trip to Eastlands, while fellow centre-half Andy O'Brien remains a doubt.

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Trotters hit by Cahill KO

Bolton have been rocked by the news Gary Cahill has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a blood clot in his arm.

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Davies fumes at ref

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has hit out at referee Mark Clattenburg and claims his goal was ruled out because of 'something personal'.

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Triple blow for Trotters

Bolton are facing a crisis in defence as Gary Cahill, Andy O'Brien and Greitar Steinsson are all on the sidelines.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Fulham

Johan Elmander wasted the best chance towards the end of the match in a game devoid of real quality with a point each a fair result.

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FT:Bolton 0-0 Fulham: Bolton had the best chances towards the end of the match but Fulham deserved something from a poor game.

HT:Bolton 0-0 Fulham: Mark Davies hit the bar but that was the highlight of a dreary 1st half.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Shorey, Duff, Dikgacoi, Murphy, Greening, Elm, Nevland

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Knight, Ricketts, Lee, Mark Davies, Muamba, Cohen, Taylor, Kevin Davies

Coyle focused on Cottagers clash

Bolton boss Owen Coyle says he does not pay too much attention to the table and just concentrates on taking one game at a time.

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Trio ruled out of clash

Bolton will be without Gavin McCann, Ivan Klasnic and Stuart Holden when Fulham visit the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.

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Bolton boss denies sale talk

Owen Coyle is confident that he can keep Gary Cahill at the Reebok Stadium despite the defender attracting a host of potential suitors.

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Bolton ace happy with new arrivals

Gary Cahill says he has been impressed by Owen Coyle's decision to sign Jack Wilshere, Vladimir Weiss and Stuart Holden.

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Coyle wants one El of a response

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has urged striker Johan Elmander to win a place in the starting eleven following Ivan Klasnic's injury blow.

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Coyle explains lack of transfer action

Bolton boss Owen Coyle explained the 'inflated' January prices put him off adding to his Wanderers squad in the transfer window.

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Striker leaves on loan

Bolton striker Ricardo Vaz Te has joined St Johnstone on loan in order to get some regular action under his belt.

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No striker move for Owen

Owen Coyle resisted the temptation to bring in a new striker on deadline day but Gary Cahill says the Bolton squad is strong enough.

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Striker hit by injury blow

Bolton have been rocked by the news Ivan Klasnic could be facing a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

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Striker's German move reports

On-loan Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic has reportedly told his French club Nantes that he wants to move back to Germany next season.

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Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Bolton beat Wolves 1-0 in a huge relegation six-pointer thanks to Zat Knight's strike in first half stoppage time at the Reebok.

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FT:Bolton 1-0 Wolves:Big win for Bolton who needed the help of the post but Coyle's side have three massive points in the survival race

HT:Bolton 1-0 Wolves:Bolton lead now but it has been a very even half with the keepers kept busy

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Wolves: (45mins)Corner swung in and Knight meets it to head Bolton in front

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Henry, Guedioura, Foley, David Jones, Jarvis, Doyle.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Ricketts, Knight, Robinson, Muamba, Lee, Wilshere, Holden, Elmander, Kevin Davies.

Cahill set for speedy return

Bolton have been handed a massive boost with the news star defender Gary Cahill could be back within a month.

More: Cahill set for speedy return |

Davo set for return

Owen Coyle will recall Kevin Davies for Bolton's home clash with Wolves, while Vladimir Weiss and Luke Wilshere could also return.

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Midfielder pressing for Wolves start

Stuart Holden is hoping his dynamic debut in Bolton's Cup defeat at Spurs nudges Owen Coyle to keep him in the team this weekend.

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FT:Tottenham 4-0 Bolton:Spurs cruise through with two from Pavluychenko and two own goals against a well beaten Bolton side.

GOAL:Tottenham 4-0 Bolton: (84mins)Rose finds Pavluychenko in the box and he tucks it home.

GOAL:Tottenham 3-0 Bolton: (47mins)Bale's cross is headed into his own net by O'Brien.

HT:Tottenham 2-0 Bolton:Spurs take control in the first half and Bolton have it all to do.

GOAL:Tottenham 2-0 Bolton: (36mins)Palacios' shot is inadvartently turned in by Jaaskelainen.

GOAL:Tottenham 1-0 Bolton: (23mins)Pavluychenko slots home after being found by Modric.

LINE UP: Gomes, Assou-Ekotto, Dawson, Bassong, Bale, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Modric, Pavlyuchenko, Defoe

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Knight, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Holden, Cohen, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Klasnic

Boss considers big changes for cup replay

Stuart Holden could make his Bolton debut at Tottenham in the FA Cup replay tonight but Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss are cup-tied.

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Coyle eyes loan deals for next season

Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to keep loan stars Jack Wilshere and Vladimir Weiss for next season, according to reports.

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Skipper wants mental edge

Bolton skipper Kevin Davies says the players need to sort themselves out mentally as they prepare for a crucial run of fixtures.

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Coyle to ring changes

Owen Coyle is ready to make changes when Bolton take on Tottenham in the FA Cup as Premier League survival is the priority.

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Coyle ready for changes

Bolton boss Owen Coyle blasted his players following the Blackburn defeat and has hinted at changes for the visit of Wolves.

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We can beat drop - Coyle

Owen Coyle is confident Bolton have still got what it takes to avoid the drop despite the horror show against Blackburn.

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Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Bolton Wanderers

Goals from Nicola Kalinic, Jason Roberts and Gael Givet gave Blackburn a convincing win over Lancashire rivals Bolton at Ewood Park.

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