Putting the White Shirt On
Michael Kightly officially moves to Burnley
Bolton's attempts to bring in Crystal Palace's Peter Ramage and Stoke City's Michael Kightly. The former officially moved to Barnsley on a season-long loan earlier in the evening and the latter has now completed his own move.
Bolton target Kightly and Ramage loan moves
With two hours to go at the time of writing, it seems that the Whites are actually kicking with the Bolton News reporting that the club are trying to get a pair of late deals done with Michael Kightly and Peter Ramage the subjects of th interest
Officially official: Jay Spearing on 4 year deal
The photo is up on the official Bolton Wanderers website of Jay Spearing holding up the white shirt. Welcome back mate!
What the Jay Spearing signing means for Bolton
With Spearing's signing, one of Bolton's central midfield spots is almost certainly locked up but it raises questions about the rest of the team.
Bolton, Liverpool agree Spearing fee
Just a few minutes ago, out of absolutely nowhere, Bolton Wanderers announced via their official twitter account that fan favourite and last year's Player of the Season Jay Spearing will undergo a medical this afternoon, after the clubs agreed a fee.
Freedman & Knight issue Spearing rallying cry
About 2,500 Wanderers supporters travelled to Turf Moor to witness opening day against Burnley, chanting "we want our Spearing back." The players and manager both heard the cry with the club captain and boss making their voices heard after the match.
Bolton's Debutantes: How did they do?
After what proved to be a difficult afternoon at Turf Moor, Bolton managed to come away with a commendable point. The White’s starting line-up included no fewer than three debutantes, Jermaine Beckford, Marc Tierney & Alex Baptiste.
This is what you need to know about Andre Moritz
One of the major issues with supporting a team that plays in the Championship is the inability to watch opposition on a regular basis. As such, it becomes very difficult to form an opinion on players not in Bolton shirts. So, we asked some questions.
Bolton Wanderers sign Andre Moritz
Bolton Wanderers have just confirmed the news that broke late last night (or very early this morning, depending on how you look at it). The Trotters have officially completed the signing of Brazilian attacking midfielder Andre Moritz on a free.
Moritz set to come in, Sordell set to go out
Dougie Freedman has landed a target that Wanderers have been linked with for much of the summer. Additionally, Bolton have sent one player out on loan in surprise circumstances.
Bolton in strange link with Congo striker
In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Mirror released a new report claiming that Bolton Wanderers were "ready to make a £1 million move" for DR Congo striker Jeremy Bokila. Let's just say that this is nowhere near as straightforward as it sounds.
Moritz still in Bolton sights after denying Celtic
Dougie Freedman had been looking at Moritz as an attacking midfielder to fill the gap left by Mark Davies' extended injury absence. Chris Eagles can play in that position for Wanderers but Dougie Freedman feels that the winger's ability is wasted.
Jermaine Beckford: "The manager is why I'm here."
After completing his move from Leicester for an undisclosed fee, new boy Jermaine Beckford has revealed his reasons for joining in an interview on the clubs’ official website.
Bolton Wanderers confirm Gary Fraser signing
A little more than a week after the fact, Bolton Wanderers have finally confirmed the signing of young Scottish midfielder Gary Fraser.
Who is Morgan Ferrier?
A look at the young striker who made an appearance for the Development Squad last night against Skelmersdale United.
Beckford deal done: minimal fee, incentive based
Wanderers will pay a relatively small, undisclosed up-front fee to Leicester City for Jermaine Beckford and the fee could (and probably will) rise based on a number of performance incentives.
Andre Moritz enters Trotters talks, no deal yet
Yesterday, rumors emerged that Bolton would be signing a new, mystery player not named Beckford. The player, not named, was currently in England and Wanderers had shown interest before. The smart money was on former Crystal Palace man, Andre Moritz.
Wanderers apparently eye Icelandic winger
Reports suggest that Bolton could well be interested in 22 year old Icelandic international Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson. A current member of the AZ Alkmaar first team, he has made 84 appearances, scoring six goals for the dutch side.
Beckford on the verge
Bolton Wanderers appear now to be on the verge of landing the 29 year old, former Leeds hitman on a free after it appears Beckford and Leicester have agreed a settlement on the contract. The signing appears imminent.
Gartside goes on radio, confirms Beckford signing
Chairman Phil Gartside made an appearance on BBC Radio Manchester (via the Bolton News) earlier in the day and spoke about Bolton's summer signings with Beckford the main topic:
New teenage goalkeeper impresses in training video
Early signs of Bolton's apparent new signing, Erik Bukran, look positive as he impresses in a YouTube training video, as he joins Bolton's impressive selection of goalkeepers.
Gary Fraser scored a brace, "stood out a mile"
Fraser would spend his summer looking for a new club. One of his stops before the Reebok was in a friendly for Partick Thistle the day before signing for Bolton. The Jags would win 1-5 away at Annan's Galabank with Gary Fraser heavily impressing.
Jay Spearing rejects Blackburn Rovers move
Per a report, "sources close to" Jay Spearing said that the player did not see Blackburn Rovers in his future with the midfielder hoping to stay in the Premier League, opening the door for Bolton Wanderers to potentially make a move.
Bolton linked with Foxes striker Waghorn
There is a new rumor which has just emerged about a different Leicester City striker and Bolton Wanderers are apparently not the only interested team. The Trotters are apparently in the running for 23-year-old Martin Waghorn.
Bolton sign young Scottish midfielder Gary Fraser
Bolton have signed 19-year-old Hamilton Academical midfielder Gary Fraser. He is one for the future. Many readers will recall Fraser's name from January because that is when Bolton were originally set to sign him before homesickness killed the deal.
Dougie looking at former Palace midfielder Moritz
Bolton target Andre Moritz can play on the wings, he is first and foremost an attacking midfielder. He slots into the number 10 role, playing right behind the strikers. He is known to have an eye for the through ball and is an asset on set pieces.
Bolton priced out of Jay Spearing move
Earlier in the day, Dougie Freedman hosted an open question-and-answer session (as he has done over the last month or so) and the fans were very eager to learn more about the Jay Spearing situation.
Jay Spearing has not been contacted by Blackburn
Blackburn have bid for Jay Spearing and Liverpool have apparently accepted that bid but Jay Spearing's representatives have said that the player has had "absolutely no contact at all" from Rovers. Is the door still open for a Bolton swoop?
Wanderers apparently planning loan move for Sammy
A new report from the Evening Chronicle, a Newcastle-based newspaper, suggests that Bolton Wanderers are planning a loan move, likely six months, for Sammy Ameobi, with the player apparently high on Dougie Freedman's list of targets.
Do Bolton Wanderers need Jay Spearing?
With the emergence of a report that named a £1.5m price tag for Jay Spearing, the calls rang out from Bolton fans, prompting questions about why it was Rovers and not Wanderers making the deal. What if the Trotters no longer need Jay Spearing?
Jermaine Beckford on a free
Leicester City are apparently between a rock and a hard place with Beckford's situation and are, at this point, trying to mitigate losses. New reports say that Everton could be better off canceling Beckford's contract and seeing him move to Bolton.
Wanderers open Wheater contract talks
A pair of new reports out of the Northern Echo and Bolton News have revealed a mass of new information regarding Bolton Wanderers defender David Wheater, contract talks, and a potential move back to Middlesbrough.