We Won't Have To Sell Says Chairman

Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside has confirmed that the club will not be looking to sell their star assets when the transfer window opens next month and confirmed that the appointment of Eddie Davies as a majority shareholder will help keep the likes of Jay-Jay Okocha at the club.

"We are not looking to sell anyone, That has been our position all along. What has happened now makes it easier to turn people away who come in with an offer.We are looking to secure Jay-Jay's services for a longer period. I am confident we can do that." Gartside told BBC GMR

The chairman also claimed that with Davies' stake now increased it will also help in the restructuring of the club's £38 million debt and could be useful in dealing with the banks in the future.

"You have to remember at the Reebok we have got hotel, offices, and other commercial activities, It is not strictly a £38million football debt. Hopefully now after what Ed has done will give the bank more confidence to perhaps deal with us in a more lenient way. It might give us a chance to put a long-term debt into the football club." he added