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4 hours ago, Rudy’s Message said:

We weren’t the same when he left 

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

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3 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

I think a move suited all parties by the time it came around. Yes he was an unfair scapegoat (as they have so often been when you think of the likes of Farrelly, Pedersen and Pratley) but he’d lost his spark by the end and looked like he needed a fresh start. 

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9 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

Yeah he was a scapegoat but I suppose it comes with the territory as captain not that he deserved it we have some spoilt fans

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11 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

Megson wanted him to play box to box which was never Nolan’s game, Nolan leaving was absolutely gutting then and even more so when I look back, was beginning of the end of that wonderful team spirit we had. 

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I don't think Kevin Nolan was underrated by Bolton fans, but maybe by the wider football world.

I don't think Eagles got enough praise. He had his off days, but when he was on it he could be a massive pain in the arse for opponents. Always a goal threat as well. His last minute winner against Blackburn is up there with my best BWFC moments.

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2 minutes ago, Adlington Trotter said:

I don't think Kevin Nolan was underrated by Bolton fans, but maybe by the wider football world.

I don't think Eagles got enough praise. He had his off days, but when he was on it he could be a massive pain in the arse for opponents. Always a goal threat as well. His last minute winner against Blackburn is up there with my best BWFC moments.

Plucked his eyebrows though 

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26 minutes ago, deane koontz said:

I'd agree. Pity he was built like a wendy house.

His biggest problem was that he left the coat hanger in his shirt.

I know Gardner was loved by the fans but in terms of a player I think he was incredibly underrated. I thought he was outstanding, a great pro, always worked hard, always gave it his all, and just overall a fantastic player. Top servant for the club. 
When we’re talking about all time club greats he should be in the debate. 

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2 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

His biggest problem was that he left the coat hanger in his shirt.

I know Gardner was loved by the fans but in terms of a player I think he was incredibly underrated. I thought he was outstanding, a great pro, always worked hard, always gave it his all, and just overall a fantastic player. Top servant for the club. 
When we’re talking about all time club greats he should be in the debate. 

Agreed. Loved Ricky G he was fantastic for us. 

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4 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

I reckon when it was going well for Nicky Hunt he wasn't far away from an England call up. There were very few decent English right backs after Neville. 

I seem to remember him getting injured with a dislocated shoulder right before a squad was announced when Neville was injured and I thought that was his time.

Who came on for Hunt when he was injured?

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