If you’re reading this then you already know that supposedly a host of clubs, which include West Brom, Sunderland, Wolves, Celtic and Rangers – are interested in relieving us of Bolton stalwart and club captain, Kevin Davies.

It has come as no surprise, due to his advancing years, that the bestial Yorkshire man and scourge of the centre half has finally lost his regular starting position for the Whites. Some may have suspected it to come sooner given Coyle’s reputation for  the passing game, but with typical indomitable spirit, Super Kev battled on regardless as the squad slowly underwent an overhaul and refit around him.

Sentimentality is misplaced in the cut and thrust of modern football and it appears that both parties are willing to move on from their longstanding relationship, but only if the deal is right.

A loan move would in theory be the most attractive option to both parties, but this is reportedly not on the cards from the club’s point of view. A number of Premier League clubs outside of the top ten have been mooted as possible suitors, but it hardly seems plausible that we would allow Kevin to move to a club that could challenge us for survival.

Typically, West Ham have been mentioned and a link up with Big Sam would make the transition much easier for Davies at this late stage in his career.

In my opinion, a move to a non-premier league club would be the only viable option from the clubs point of view. Davies really isn’t Premier League quality anymore but he may still have what it takes to cut it in the Championship given its slightly slower pace and increased physicality. Another suggestion would be to keep Davies until the end of the season and hope that his experience and presence will be positive in the dressing room, and potentially on the pitch if injuries should limit attacking options.

Personally, I had hoped that Kevin would remain with the club until the end of his career and move into a backroom role at the club. He has become a part of the furniture at the Reebok and is highly involved in local charity work.

Dealing with ageing players is a tricky and generally sad business. Kevin Davies is one of the defining figures of the Premier League in the noughties, mainly for being naughty (sorry!), and I for one will be looking on with keen interest into how this story develops.