Bolton Wanderers: March 2010 Archives

Double boost for Coyle

Bolton will welcome back defenders Paul Robinson and Greitar Steinsson when Aston Villa visit the Reebok this Saturday.

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Winger staying put - Coyle

Owen Coyle says Bolton have received no offers for Korean winger Chung-Yong Lee and insists the winger is not for sale.

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Winger move ruled out

Lee Chung-yong's advisers have described as absurd reports linking the Bolton winger with a move to Liverpool.

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We're not safe - Owen

Bolton boss Owen Coyle says the Trotters are not yet safe after they slipped to defeat against Manchester United.

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Coyle eyes midfielder deal

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed he wants to take Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere on loan again next season.

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Boss' challenge fury

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has blasted Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic following his horror challenge on Johan Elmander.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-4 Manchester United

A vintage display from Dimitar Berbatov helped Manchester United on their way to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers.

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FT:Bolton 0-4 Man Utd:A clinical United beat Bolton by four goals with two from a classy Berbatov and Bolton were unable to resist.

GOAL:Bolton 0-4 Man Utd: (82mins)Gibson caps a good move with a composed side footed finish.

GOAL:Bolton 0-3 Man Utd: (77mins)Nani finds Berbatov who lifts the ball beyond the keeper.

GOAL:Bolton 0-2 Man Utd: (68mins)Berbletatov steers home a rebound from Fletcher's shot.

HT:Bolton 0-1 Man Utd:Samuels own goal is the difference after an entertaining first half.

GOAL:Bolton 0-1 Man Utd: (37mins)Samuel turns Giggs' low cross into his own net.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, Neville, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Valencia, Giggs, Nani, Berbatov

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Samuel, Muamba, Lee, Cohen, Wilshere, Elmander, Kevin Davies

Davies rejects physical tag

Skipper Kevin Davies says Bolton are no longer an overly-physical side ahead of Saturday's home clash with Manchester United.

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Cahill back for Trotters

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has to decide whether or not to recall Gary Cahill to the starting eleven for the visit of Manchester United.

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Midfielder linked with rivals

Matt Taylor is being linked with a move away from Bolton with Sunderland and Birmingham said to be keen.

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Cahill faces anxious wait

Owen Coyle says Gary Cahill is ready to face Manchester United but is not guaranteed a place in the Bolton side.

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Defender calls for run to continue

Bolton defender Zat Knight believes the Trotters can dent Manchester United's title hopes at the Reebok on Saturday.

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Defender confirms return to fitness

Gary Cahill has declared himself fit for Bolton's home clash against Manchester United on Saturday and says "it's good to be back".

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Cahill boost for Coyle

Gary Cahill could return for Bolton against Manchester United on Saturday after coming through unscathed for the reserves.

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Cahill set for run out

Gary Cahill will step up his return to action when he turns out for the Bolton reserves against Manchester City on Monday evening.

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Everton 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

Second half Goals from Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar gave Everton a hard-earned 2-0 win over 10-man Bolton at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 2-0 Bolton:Mikel Arteta's free-kick & a last minute Steven Pienaar goal give Everton a hard-earned win over battling Bolton

GOAL:Everton 2-0 Bolton: (90mins)Pienaar converts an open goal afte great work from Osman.

GOAL:Everton 1-0 Bolton: (71mins)Mikel Arteta curls home a glorious 25-yard free-kick.

HT:Everton 0-0 Bolton:Victor Anichebe was strechered off in a dull, scrappy half at Goodison.

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Wilshere, Kevin Davies, Elmander

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Anichebe, Heitinga, Arteta, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu

Duo back for Trotters

Bolton will welcome back Sam Ricketts against Everton, while Gary Cahill has an outside chance of starting at Goodison Park.

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Coyle calms Cahill talk

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he is delighted with Gary Cahill's recovery but insists he won't rush the Wanderers star's return.

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Boss salutes defender

Boss Owen Coyle has hailed defender Gary Cahill following his swift return from a potentially season-ending injury.

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Defender flattered by England talk

Bolton defender Zat Knight has moved to cool talk that he could be on the verge of a shock late call-up to the England squad.

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Star gets his manager's support

Owen Coyle is vowing to stick by Johan Elmander despite his lack of goals since his club record move to Bolton for £8.2m in 2008.

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Keeper linked with switch

Bolton are being linked with a shock swoop for Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen who could leave Turf Moor for free.

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OB linked with switch

Newcastle are pondering a move for Bolton defender Andy O'Brien after Mike Williamson was ruled out for a month.

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Cahill boost for Trotters

Bolton defender Gary Cahill is set to return to training and could have an outside chance of facing Everton this weekend.

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Coyle hails Muamba display

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has heaped the praise on midfielder Fabrice Muamba, who scored his first goal for the club on Saturday.

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Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Wigan Athletic

Bolton coasted to victory with a four goal win over a lacklustre Wigan side who slipped ever closer to the relegation zone.

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FT:Bolton 4-0 Wigan:Bolton cruise to victory with goals from Elmander, Davies, Muamba and Taylor against a lacklustre Wigan.

GOAL:Bolton 4-0 Wigan: (69mins)Caldwell gifts possession to Taylor who curls the ball home

GOAL:Bolton 3-0 Wigan: (51mins)Lee finds Muamba who strokes the ball into the corner.

GOAL:Bolton 2-0 Wigan: (49mins)Kevin Davies powerfully dispatches a penalty won by Cohen.

HT:Bolton 1-0 Wigan:Elmander's goal is the difference at half time in a tight encounter.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Wigan: (10mins)Elmander is found by Davies in the box and finishes well.

LINE UP: Kirkland, Boyce, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Diame, Moses, McCarthy, Rodallega

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Wilshere, Kevin Davies, Elmander

Trotters welcome back three for Wigan

Bolton are confident Fabrice Muamba and Jack Wilshere will be fit to face Wigan on Saturday while Tamir Cohen returns from suspension.

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Trotters star eyes home improvements

Kevin Davies has admitted the Bolton players are feeling the pressure ahead of the home game against Wigan on Saturday.

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Ice man wants Trotters to turn up the heat

Gretar Steinsson has urged his Bolton team-mates to bounce back from the 4-0 loss at Sunderland with a win against Wigan this weekend.

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Trotters ace set to miss Latics date

Bolton have been hit by a new injury blow with the news Fabrice Muamba is set to miss the derby with Wigan due to a thigh knock.

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Coyle demands response

Owen Coyle says Bolton must bounce back immediately by beating Wigan after suffering a 4-0 defeat against Sunderland.

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Double trouble for Coyle

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is facing a selection headache ahead of the Wigan game as Sam Ricketts is out, while Fabrice Muamba is a doubt.

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Sunderland 4-0 Bolton Wanderers

A second half Darren Bent hat-trick helped Sunderland to a 4-0 win over relegation rivals Bolton at the Stadium of Light.

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FT:Sunderland 4-0 Bolton:Bent's hat-trick helps Sunderland to a comfortable win over Bolton.

GOAL:Sunderland 4-0 Bolton: (83mins)Bent gets his hat-trick with a close range finish.

RED C:Sunderland 3-0 Bolton: (Ricketts 74mins)Ricketts' second booking for fouling Bent

GOAL:Sunderland 3-0 Bolton: (74mins)Bent slots home from the penalty spot

GOAL:Sunderland 2-0 Bolton: (64mins)Bent races away to slot home Sunderland's second

HT:Sunderland 1-0 Bolton:Campbell's early goal gives the hosts a narrow half time lead.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 Bolton: (1mins)Fraizer Campbell's low strike gives Sunderland an early lead

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

LINE UP: Gordon, Ferdinand, Turner, Mensah, Hutton, Malbranque, Cana, Cattermole, Campbell, Jones, Bent

Coyle plays down points target

Owen Coyle is refusing to say how many points Bolton will need to stay in the Premiership and is taking one game at a time.

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Midfield changes for Coyle

Bolton boss Owen Coyle will again have to make changes to his midfield against Sunderland as Tamir Cohen is suspended.

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Coyle reveals Cahill boost

Bolton hope to have defender Gary Cahill back in the first team squad when they travel to Everton on March 20th.

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Davies tipped for England call-up

Bolton boss Owen Coyle believes his skipper Kevin Davies could do a job for England in this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

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West Ham United 1-2 Bolton Wanderers

Ten-man Bolton climbed above West Ham after securing a 2-1 victory with goals from Kevin Davies and Jack Wilshere.

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FT:West Ham 1-2 Bolton: The 10 men of Bolton hang on for a valuable three points in an entertaining clash at Upton Park

GOAL:West Ham 1-2 Bolton: (89mins) Diamanti pulls one back with a great left-foot strike

HT:West Ham 0-2 Bolton: Boos greet the whistle as West Ham go into the break two goals down

GOAL:West Ham 0-2 Bolton: (16mins) Wilshere grabs his first goal of the season

GOAL:West Ham 0-1 Bolton: (10mins) Davies powers the ball past Green from Lee's cross

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

LINE UP: Green, Upson, Spector, Tomkins, Parker, Kovac, Faubert, Behrami, Franco, Cole, Diamanti

Midfielder ruled out

Bolton boss Owen Coyle will be forced into one change against West Ham as Stuart Holden is ruled out with a broken leg.

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Defender in no doubt

Defender Sam Ricketts has no doubts Wanderers' squad has the right mentality to ensure they don't slip further into relegation trouble.

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Midfielder handed boss boost

Owen Coyle has assured Stuart Holden that there will be a long-term deal waiting for him as he faces six weeks out with a broken leg.

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Midfielder deal in pipeline

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is keen to wrap up a permanent deal for USA midfielder Stuart Holden in the summer.

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Defender glad for rest

Gretar Steinsson says Bolton will benefit from a much-needed rest as they prepare to take on West Ham this weekend.

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Bolton defender hopeful of climbing table

Sam Ricketts says he is hopeful Saturday's victory over Wolves will be the catalyst Bolton needs to climb the table.

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Loan star expected to stay

Arsenal are thought to have no interest in recalling Jack Wilshere from his loan spell despite Aaron Ramsey's horrific injury.

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Double boost for Coyle

Bolton will welcome back defenders Paul Robinson and Greitar Steinsson when Aston Villa visit the Reebok this Saturday.

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Winger staying put - Coyle

Owen Coyle says Bolton have received no offers for Korean winger Chung-Yong Lee and insists the winger is not for sale.

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Winger move ruled out

Lee Chung-yong's advisers have described as absurd reports linking the Bolton winger with a move to Liverpool.

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We're not safe - Owen

Bolton boss Owen Coyle says the Trotters are not yet safe after they slipped to defeat against Manchester United.

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Coyle eyes midfielder deal

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed he wants to take Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere on loan again next season.

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Boss' challenge fury

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has blasted Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic following his horror challenge on Johan Elmander.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-4 Manchester United

A vintage display from Dimitar Berbatov helped Manchester United on their way to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers.

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FT:Bolton 0-4 Man Utd:A clinical United beat Bolton by four goals with two from a classy Berbatov and Bolton were unable to resist.

GOAL:Bolton 0-4 Man Utd: (82mins)Gibson caps a good move with a composed side footed finish.

GOAL:Bolton 0-3 Man Utd: (77mins)Nani finds Berbatov who lifts the ball beyond the keeper.

GOAL:Bolton 0-2 Man Utd: (68mins)Berbletatov steers home a rebound from Fletcher's shot.

HT:Bolton 0-1 Man Utd:Samuels own goal is the difference after an entertaining first half.

GOAL:Bolton 0-1 Man Utd: (37mins)Samuel turns Giggs' low cross into his own net.

LINE UP: Van der Sar, Neville, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Valencia, Giggs, Nani, Berbatov

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Samuel, Muamba, Lee, Cohen, Wilshere, Elmander, Kevin Davies

Davies rejects physical tag

Skipper Kevin Davies says Bolton are no longer an overly-physical side ahead of Saturday's home clash with Manchester United.

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Cahill back for Trotters

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has to decide whether or not to recall Gary Cahill to the starting eleven for the visit of Manchester United.

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Midfielder linked with rivals

Matt Taylor is being linked with a move away from Bolton with Sunderland and Birmingham said to be keen.

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Cahill faces anxious wait

Owen Coyle says Gary Cahill is ready to face Manchester United but is not guaranteed a place in the Bolton side.

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Defender calls for run to continue

Bolton defender Zat Knight believes the Trotters can dent Manchester United's title hopes at the Reebok on Saturday.

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Defender confirms return to fitness

Gary Cahill has declared himself fit for Bolton's home clash against Manchester United on Saturday and says "it's good to be back".

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Cahill boost for Coyle

Gary Cahill could return for Bolton against Manchester United on Saturday after coming through unscathed for the reserves.

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Cahill set for run out

Gary Cahill will step up his return to action when he turns out for the Bolton reserves against Manchester City on Monday evening.

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Everton 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

Second half Goals from Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar gave Everton a hard-earned 2-0 win over 10-man Bolton at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 2-0 Bolton:Mikel Arteta's free-kick & a last minute Steven Pienaar goal give Everton a hard-earned win over battling Bolton

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