GARY Megson believes Kevin Nolan could be Wanderers' talisman as they battle for Premiership survival.
The Bolton boss says his captain has been a major influence in the last three games that have given his side a fighting chance of avoiding relegation.
Nolan was missing when Wanderers slumped to successive defeats to Arsenal and Aston Villa, but he has returned to play inspirational roles in the victories over West Ham and Middlesbrough and in the draw at Spurs last week.
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"Kevin has a big influence in the dressing room, on the pitch and as a person, as a captain and leader," Megson said ahead of Saturday's crunch clash with Sunderland at the Reebok.
Posted by: truss, tyldesley on 11:08pm Fri 2 May 08
THE KEY TO OUR SURVIVAL? It's a bit like bolting the stable door after the horse has gone. The key to our survival was to have been determined to preserve our club in the top flight and appoint a proper manager when Allardyce left. Davies and Gartside will reap what they have sown tomorrow.
THE KEY TO OUR SURVIVAL? It's a bit like bolting the stable door after the horse has gone. The key to our survival was to have been determined to preserve our club in the top flight and appoint a proper manager when Allardyce left. Davies and Gartside will reap what they have sown tomorrow.
Late night Gordon? Couldn't find anything to cut and paste? Just run out of ideas? Oh no, you did that a long time ago.
You posted this same article exactly 12 hours ago numpty.
This "newspaper" is an affront to journalism and an insult to its long time readers. Marcus Tillotson must be spinning in his grave.
Late night Gordon? Couldn't find anything to cut and paste? Just run out of ideas? Oh no, you did that a long time ago.
You posted this same article exactly 12 hours ago numpty.
This "newspaper" is an affront to journalism and an insult to its long time readers. Marcus Tillotson must be spinning in his grave.
From the Sun:
"WHEN Sam Allardyce claimed the Bolton he built was being destroyed, the club were so outraged it released an official statement refuting the claim.
Big Sam had struck a raw nerve. His ghost still haunts every corner of the Reebok.
In fact, there are those in the hierarchy who think Allardyce would enjoy Bolton being relegated because it would add to his legend.
Nothing could be further from the truth. He did not put in years of hard graft to see it go down the tubes.
As the Trotters prepare for a must-win game against Sunderland today, Allardyce will be praying for victory.
He said: “Of course I care about what happens to them.
Allardyce: I still care
“I spent nearly eight years building that club up and added to the times I was there as a player, I’ve been associated with Bolton for 18 years.
“I don’t want to see everything go to waste but they know they should not be in this position.
“It will be great if they survive but that’s not achievement. They should have been much higher up the table.
“Perhaps they will learn lessons from what’s gone on.”
However the season ends, Allardyce — out of work since being axed in January by Newcastle — does not see himself ever going back again.
He and Bolton chairman Phil Gartside fell out spectacularly and the wounds have not healed.
He revealed: “I’m living back in the town and fans come up to me all the time telling me how it’s all gone wrong.
“They ask if I’m going back but I always say ‘No’. It was a great time but it’s finished.”
Allardyce points to the January sale of Nicolas Anelka as a crucial factor.
He reckons if they kept the striker instead of taking Chelsea’s £15m they would be safe.
Big Sam said: “I’m surprised they sold Anelka when they did.
"He’d just signed a new contract in the summer and, while he was always likely to move on at some stage, they could have kept him till the end of the season.
“If they’d kept him I’m sure they would be OK by now.
“It’s a big-pressure game but they will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
From the Sun:
"WHEN Sam Allardyce claimed the Bolton he built was being destroyed, the club were so outraged it released an official statement refuting the claim.
Big Sam had struck a raw nerve. His ghost still haunts every corner of the Reebok.
In fact, there are those in the hierarchy who think Allardyce would enjoy Bolton being relegated because it would add to his legend.
Nothing could be further from the truth. He did not put in years of hard graft to see it go down the tubes.
As the Trotters prepare for a must-win game against Sunderland today, Allardyce will be praying for victory.
He said: “Of course I care about what happens to them.
Allardyce: I still care
“I spent nearly eight years building that club up and added to the times I was there as a player, I’ve been associated with Bolton for 18 years.
“I don’t want to see everything go to waste but they know they should not be in this position.
“It will be great if they survive but that’s not achievement. They should have been much higher up the table.
“Perhaps they will learn lessons from what’s gone on.”
However the season ends, Allardyce — out of work since being axed in January by Newcastle — does not see himself ever going back again.
He and Bolton chairman Phil Gartside fell out spectacularly and the wounds have not healed.
He revealed: “I’m living back in the town and fans come up to me all the time telling me how it’s all gone wrong.
“They ask if I’m going back but I always say ‘No’. It was a great time but it’s finished.”
Allardyce points to the January sale of Nicolas Anelka as a crucial factor.
He reckons if they kept the striker instead of taking Chelsea’s £15m they would be safe.
Big Sam said: “I’m surprised they sold Anelka when they did.
"He’d just signed a new contract in the summer and, while he was always likely to move on at some stage, they could have kept him till the end of the season.
“If they’d kept him I’m sure they would be OK by now.
“It’s a big-pressure game but they will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
Posted by: Gareth Jones, Australia on 10:38am Sat 3 May 08
“It’s a big-pressure game but they [Bolton] will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
No, I know it's not good, Sam. But I'd feel a lot happier if you, and not Megson, was in the Technical Area. Megson and Technical, don't exactly go together.
“It’s a big-pressure game but they will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
No, I know it's not good, Sam. But I'd feel a lot happier if you, and not Megson, was in the Technical Area. Megson and Technical, don't exactly go together.
Posted by: Only one Andy Walker, London on 10:40am Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]Gareth Jones[/bold] wrote:
“It’s a big-pressure game but they [Bolton] will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
No, I know it's not good, Sam. But I'd feel a lot happier if you, and not Megson, was in the Technical Area. Megson and Technical, don't exactly go together.[/quote] Megson actually believes he's done well and has achieved something in bolton staying up.
He has never done it before so naturally thinks he's done well.
We know the real potential of this team of players and he never got them to that standard.
A better manager would have got us higher in the league. The other teams apart from the top three are shocking.
Allardyce is right when he say's " It will be great if they survive but that’s not achievement. They should have been much higher up the table.
Gartside you're a tool!
Gareth Jones wrote:
“It’s a big-pressure game but they will beat Sunderland, whose away record isn’t very good.”
No, I know it's not good, Sam. But I'd feel a lot happier if you, and not Megson, was in the Technical Area. Megson and Technical, don't exactly go together.
Megson actually believes he's done well and has achieved something in bolton staying up.
He has never done it before so naturally thinks he's done well.
We know the real potential of this team of players and he never got them to that standard.
A better manager would have got us higher in the league. The other teams apart from the top three are shocking.
Allardyce is right when he say's " It will be great if they survive but that’s not achievement. They should have been much higher up the table.
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