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CarmeIo1522 · 26-12-2008, 04:24 AM

Megson delighted with Strikers

Elmander - Benched in favor of Ebi Smolarek

Bolton manager Gary Megson is delighted that his strikers have ended their scoring drought.

After urging the strikers to end their scoring drought, Megson put Ebi Smolarek, who is on loan from Racing de Santander in the starting line-up and replacing £8m signing Johan Elmander. Smolarek responded to the change by scoring 2 goals while Kevin Davies, the other striker in the starting line-up, was the provider for all 3 goals in the 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.

"I am delighted that Ebi responded to being in the starting line-up by scoring 2 goals while Kevin (Davies) put in some nice passes for Ebi so he deserves some credit for the goals as well." Megson said.

When asked about Elmander's future, Megson stated that Elmander is still definitely in his future plans. "The lad needs time to adjust, that's all. There is a lot of pressure on his shoulders as well, so I am just easing some of it by putting him on the bench. He is still definitely in my future plans and I hope when I call on him from the bench he can score and regain some of his confidence."

Bolton travels to face Stoke next week.

26-12-2008, 04:24 AM	#72 (permalink)
CarmeIo1522 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 175	Megson delighted with Strikers Elmander - Benched in favor of Ebi Smolarek Bolton manager Gary Megson is delighted that his strikers have ended their scoring drought. After urging the strikers to end their scoring drought, Megson put Ebi Smolarek, who is on loan from Racing de Santander in the starting line-up and replacing £8m signing Johan Elmander. Smolarek responded to the change by scoring 2 goals while Kevin Davies, the other striker in the starting line-up, was the provider for all 3 goals in the 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. "I am delighted that Ebi responded to being in the starting line-up by scoring 2 goals while Kevin (Davies) put in some nice passes for Ebi so he deserves some credit for the goals as well." Megson said. When asked about Elmander's future, Megson stated that Elmander is still definitely in his future plans. "The lad needs time to adjust, that's all. There is a lot of pressure on his shoulders as well, so I am just easing some of it by putting him on the bench. He is still definitely in my future plans and I hope when I call on him from the bench he can score and regain some of his confidence." Bolton travels to face Stoke next week. __________________ My Bolton MM XBox Live Tag: LemonTea22 Last edited by CarmeIo1522; 26-12-2008 at 07:26 AM..