World Cup stars pushing for Bolton start

World Cup midfielders Jay-Jay Okocha of Nigeria and Stig Tofting of Denmark are both pushing for places in the Bolton starting line-up for tomorrow’s clash with Southampton at the Reebok Stadium.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2002 - 10:21

World Cup midfielders Jay-Jay Okocha of Nigeria and Stig Tofting of Denmark are both pushing for places in the Bolton starting line-up for tomorrow’s clash with Southampton at the Reebok Stadium.

Manager Sam Allardyce is short of numbers in midfield with Kevin Nolan and Ricardo Gardner both injured.

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