Trotters close to full strength
Evans hails Swede smell of success
Bolton assistant manager Chris Evans has paid tribute to Johan Elmander following the Sweden striker's impressive return to goalscoring form.
Trotters call for Anelka respect
Nicolas Anelka does not deserve to be booed by Bolton fans despite quitting the club halfway last season, insists assistant boss Chris Evans.
O'Brien confident for Blues battle
Bolton defender Andy O'Brien is relishing the visit of Premier League high-fliers Chelsea to the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.
McLeish in Hunt to keep defender
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has revealed he would like to extend the loan of defender Nicky Hunt from Bolton.
Al Habsi blow for Bolton
Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is set to miss three big games in January as he competes in the Gulf Cup.
Megson: Johan work is paying off
Bolton boss Gary Megson is not surprised to see record signing Johan Elmander back on the goal trail - and 'knew he would come good'.
Liege: Witsel staying put in Jan
Standard Liege have warned a host of Premier League sides that will not sell Axel Witsel in January after already rejecting one £17million bid.
Megson applauds his Bolton 'bunch'
Bolton manager Gary Megson believes his in-form Trotters troops are now beginning to show people they are not just a route-one team.
Blues boss keen to keep Hunt
Alex McLeish will soon assess Nicky Hunt's future at Birmingham but has hinted he hopes to extend the on-loan Bolton defender's current deal.
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