Bolton chairman puts a stop on Phil Parkinson exit rumours

Despite a run of one victory in the last 12 games, the Bolton chairman says he has seen improvement in recent defeats against Hull City and Aston Villa.

Wanderers host Swansea City at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday and Anderson has called on fans to get behind Parkinson as he attempts to reverse the poor run of form.

“What is clear to see is that the players are right behind the manager and want to succeed not only for the club and fans but also for him and the staff,” he said.

“Therefore, I want to put to an end any suggestion about an immediate managerial change.

“As a club we have overcome greater challenges on the pitch in the past and together we will do it again.

“We all need to stand together and back Phil and the players.

“With the recent improvements in performance, it is only a matter of time before we put together a positive sequence of results.”

Anderson voiced his frustration at the 2-0 defeat at Villa Park but claimed Wanderers’ performance warranted more.

“We must remember that Villa are a Premier League club in all but name and have players in their squad who are of top flight quality,” he said.

“I am happy with how we competed against them and the togetherness and camaraderie within our team is clear to see. More of this and goals and points will follow.

“Some of the decisions by the officials that didn’t go in our favour were somewhat baffling but I don’t really want to go into any further detail. I’m sure those of you who were at Villa Park and those who watched the game on Sky Sports will have your own opinions.

“On another night, and had good fortune been on our side, then I am certain we would have got something from that game. But I do share your disappointment and frustrations in the lack of points over recent weeks.

“It hasn’t gone unnoticed that following our defeat against Villa last season we went on a positive run, so let’s hope history can repeat itself!”