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News Archives: July 2008

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Megson brings in winger and is now searching for strike partner for Elmander

Dutch winger Mustapha Riga has signed for Bolton, although he is likely not to feature in any pre-season matches because of a delay in international clearance (whatever that means). Ghana-born Riga can also play as a striker but Gary Megson is keen to bring in another striker to partner Johan Elmander, with Israeli hitman Elyaniv [...]

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Diouf set for Sunderland move

El-Hadji Diouf is expected to travel to Sunderland for a medical today before signing a deal worth £2.5m. Diouf will join the team who he scored against in the penultimate game of the season to virtually guarantee safety for Bolton.

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Reserves lose to Macclesfield

After fielding a first team against Rochdale last night Gary Megson decided to give some of the fringe players a run out today against Macclesfield, but they lost 1-0 thanks to a 20-yard strike from Sean Hessey.

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Elmander misses out on Dale stalemate

Bolton drew 0-0 with Rochdale last night. Fabrice Muamba made his debut when he came on as a substitute at half time, but Johan Elmander missed out after picking up an ankle injury.

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