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Stephen Warnock – Midfield Enforcer?

As we all know, after 6 games Bolton lie in a rather embarrassing 15th place following yet another away loss, the fourth for Bolton this season (including Crawley Town in the Capital One Cup)?

Yesterday however, Coyle is reported to have not been worried about the sack:

“As regards myself, I know what we can do and I know the players we have. If ever there comes a time that somebody thinks that should be their decision, so be it. I’ve never worried about that in football.

My concern is making sure the players are working their socks off for Bolton Wanderers, which they’ve done and they’ve come off the wrong side of some terrible decisions.”

This may be the case, but the sands of time do certainly seem to be looking limited following a poor start to the season and it appears Coyle has now looked to secure the services of former Liverpool, Bradford, Coventry, Blackburn and now Aston Villa utility player Stephen Warnock.

The 30 year old, known predominantly as a full back, featured 35 times for Aston Villa last season, but has failed to make a single appearance so far this season, and looks to be firmly out of Paul Lambert’s plans.

Warnock has plenty of Premier League experience and was also twice capped by England in 2008 and 2010, albeit very brief appearances.

Alan Nixon of the Daily Mirror who is known to have significant connections with Bolton Wanderers F.C. has suggested on twitter Warnock is seen as a midfield enforcer as opposed to his favoured position of full back.

Is Warnock the answer to our problems and a good transfer for Bolton Wanderers? What player/players do you think will help kickstart our season? Or could this simply be the nail in Coyle’s coffin?


20 September 2012 1 Comment johnleather Short URL

  • oldbooty

    When Owen Coyle and his team of coaches initially joined the club there was an upsurge in results, but this seems to happen when any new manager joins a club.  The players strive to impress.  The skill and expertise is to maintain this change of fortune.  This however has not been the case as far as Owen Coyle is concerned.  After that good start it has been a slow downward spiral of mediocrity, with Coyle assuring us after each poor result that everything will be okay and we will remain in the Premiership.
    Prior to the start of this season, in the Champioship, we were assured once again that we would bounce straight back up.  I think many of us shook our heads and thought we have heard this ’Coyle’ talk so many times in the last eighteen months, but now there is twist, it is now down to some terrible decisions by officials. 
    I tend to believe it is more down to Coyle’s decisions and selections, not only with the team but the staff.
    I don’t think the coaching staff are getting the best out of the players and Coyle doesn’t seem to be able to inspire them or even what position to play them in,
    As far as Warnock is concerned, is this not another case of bringing in a journeyman player.  Just the type that we were offloading at the end of last season?  Why does Coyle keep going for these ’championship grade’ players when we are looking to bounce back to the Premiership?  Why did he buy Sordell for three and a half million if he is only good enough to sit on the bench?
    Why is it that Holloway at Blackpool can snap up young players like Matt Phillips and Tom Ince  and very senior players like Kevin Phillips etc., for peanuts.  Could it be that he can spot the potential and then have the expertise and man management skills to get the best from his players? 
    I think Owen Coyle is a good man, with a great liking for the club and this is acknowledged by the supporters, unlike the previous manager, but does that make him the man for the job?
    This is the decision that the Chairman has to make. 

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