IT looks as if the Wanderers' Premiership status is safe, thanks to the marvellous managership of big Sam Allardyce and the coaching of Phil Brown and his staff.

But why has Sam been kept on a shoestring, relying on loan transfers etc?

Why can't the millions Bolton Wanderers received for achieving Premiership status have been made available for transfers?

The Board are indeed fortunate to have the services of manager Sam and coach Phil. I am sure many of the bigger clubs would like to poach Sam and Phil if they could.

Gerald Barrett

Fieldhead Avenue

Bury