Bolton manager Gary Megson will assess the fitness of defenders Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu ahead of the visit of Barclays Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

HARD graft has been the secret behind Portsmouth’s success under Paul Hart, and the club’s caretaker manager has no intention of easing off simply because safety is, at last, in sight.

Bolton defender Danny Shittu is a major doubt for the Premier League clash at Portsmouth tomorrow.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has no fresh injury concerns and may name an unchanged side for tomorrow’s trip to Chelsea in the Premier League.

TONY MOWBRAY knows that his hold on Premier League status is slipping by the week, but the West Bromwich manager is determined not to go quietly.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has no new injury worries as he selects from a virtually fully fit squad for tomorrow’s visit of Fulham.

JAMES BEATTIE proved again in tonight’s win at home to Bolton that he is a shrewd investment in Stoke’s battle to secure their Barclays Premier League status.

Bolton midfielder Ricardo Gardner is looking to claim a place in the team tomorrow when they face Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

GARY MEGSON has endured some torrid days since assuming charge of Bolton, but this was not one of them.

Bolton manager Gary Megson could be tempted to name an unchanged side for the Barclays Premier League match against Newcastle on Sunday at the Reebok Stadium.

THE modern Premier League might be the natural home of hype and hyperbole, but some players are apparently fated to defy convention.

Bolton striker Johan Elmander and midfielder Gavin McCann both return to the squad for tomorrow’s visit of West Ham.

Wales 0 Poland 1

JO is not the first player to become bewildered by life at Manchester City, but few can have marked their escape with such obvious glee.

Bolton duo Tamir Cohen and Nicky Hunt have returned to training but the trip to Barclays Premier League rivals Everton tomorrow may come too soon.

WHATEVER horrors Robbie Keane is experiencing at Liverpool, the Republic of Ireland captain might still consider them preferable to the traumas being endured by Tottenham.

Centre-back Gary Cahill could return from a three-match absence for the visit of Manchester United in the Premier League tomorrow.

Bolton skipper Kevin Nolan and defender Gretar Steinsson will miss the trip to Barclays Premier League rivals Arsenal through suspension.

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Bolton will be without midfielder Gavin McCann for the FA Cup match against Sunderland as he is suspended.

STEVE BRUCE is daring to dream of European football after Wigan maintained their impressive run of form to climb to seventh in the table.

Liverpool were without Alvaro Arbeloa for their St Stephen's Day clash with Bolton.

Bolton manager Gary Megson should again select from an unchanged squad for the St Stephen's Day trip to Barclays Premier League leaders Liverpool.

TONY ADAMS was as honest as they come as a player with Arsenal.

WHEN John Carew limped out of action at the start of November, Aston Villa’s hopes of mounting a sustained challenge to the Big Four’s monopoly appeared to disappear with him.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has an almost full strength squad available for the visit of Barclays Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has a virtually full-strength squad available for the trip to Barclays Premier League strugglers Sunderland.

IT is proof positive of the Premier League’s febrile environment that, a month after Gary Megson was wondering whether he would still have a job in the new year, he is now making bold demands for funds for a January spending spree.

Bolton manager Gary Megson will check on the fitness of Ricardo Gardner and Danny Shittu ahead of the trip to Middlesbrough.

Bolton, looking for their third successive league win for the first time since December 2006, recalled captain Kevin Nolan following suspension, with Ricardo Gardner dropping to the bench.

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan returns from suspension for the visit of joint Barclays Premier League leaders Liverpool.

GARY MEGSON spoke wistfully of this victory serving as a springboard for his team, but there was little conviction in his words, as a meeting with Liverpool looms large on the horizon.

Bolton striker Johan Elmander is set to return to the side against Hull tomorrow after recovering from a groin strain.

GARY MEGSON can breathe again.

Under-fire Bolton manager Gary Megson is without misfiring striker Johan Elmander for today’s home clash against Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Bolton manager Gary Megson can recall midfielder Gavin McCann for Sunday’s home clash with Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League.

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill had to settle for a place among the substitutes after returning from suspension in tonight’s clash at Barclays Premier League rivals Bolton.

WHAT a difference a day makes. Beleaguered, bedraggled and bereft of confidence on Saturday night, Tottenham were revitalised yesterday, handing Harry Redknapp a dream start to his reign.

KEVIN NOLAN is refusing to panic despite Bolton’s sluggish start to the season.

Bolton manager Gary Megson will wait until all his players are back from international duty before deciding on his team to face Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has a full-strength squad available for Sunday's trip to Barclays Premier League rivals West Ham.

Bolton defender Gary Cahill looks certain to return after suspension for the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Bolton today confirmed the signing of Poland international Ebi Smolarek on a season-long loan from La Liga side Racing Santander.

Racing Santander have agreed to loan Poland international forward Ebi Smolarek to Bolton for this season.