Sky Sports: Bolton agree fee with Newcastle for Nolan

[John Doe]

Also noticed that he was still doing his block the keeper thing on corners. Must be his own idea, seems to cause more harm than good, the Cahill goal v Liverpool springs to mind. Anyways good luck to the bloke, but I'll still my neck out and say we'll be finishing above him.

[FD]

He still does that really wierd knees bent, harrying a midfielder...strange kinda "make myself look big" move...

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I've just had a little nibble on Newcastle On Line as follows:

At the end of the day you can come on here & give it the look at me I am smug t*** but if we want your manager, your captain they will leave your grubby long ball club in flash.

No need to reply as I am not interested

Marvellous. They're jumping on the hooks!

My response?

You must be a tiny bit interested, or else you wouldn't have posted this. Is English your second language, by the way? I do hope so.

The fat pot-bellied bastard will probably have a cardiac arrest. Oh, I do hope they go down.

[fatshaft]

I've just had a little nibble on Newcastle On Line as follows:

At the end of the day you can come on here & give it the look at me I am smug t*** but if we want your manager, your captain they will leave your grubby long ball club in flash.

No need to reply as I am not interested

Marvellous. They're jumping on the hooks!

My response?

You must be a tiny bit interested, or else you wouldn't have posted this. Is English your second language, by the way? I do hope so.

The fat pot-bellied bastard will probably have a cardiac arrest. Oh, I do hope they go down.

Some more for you

He was s*** tbh. One paced, gave the ball away, no vision and very slow. Did turn up in the box afew times which makes a nice change but otherwise I think we've wasted £4m.

Guth.rie and Barton are far superior in technical ability, if Nolan didn't get a few goals he'd struggle to be a Championship player. I hope he scores the goals which will keep us up tbf but I think we've signed a turkey

One of the most important areas of the pitch is central midfield where the tempo of the game is set and from what I've seen of Nolan today just confirms what I've thought about him in the past. He's got very little ability and he's really slow. He'd have to score a good few goals to make up for the fact he's going to contribute to us getting out-played in this area of the pitch. I hope he improves, or maybe I've missed something but I think we're going backwards with these sort of signings.

thought he was rubbish and just what i was expecting. simply doing a job until the end of the season so hopefully he improves between now and the next game.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I'm just getting into my stride but, due to a severe case of man flu, I am aborting the mission and turning in very early. Feel free to stick it up them in my absence.



http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcfor ... 1.html#new

[bobo the clown]

Also noticed that he was still doing his block the keeper thing on corners. Must be his own idea, seems to cause more harm than good, the Cahill goal v Liverpool springs to mind. Anyways good luck to the bloke, but I'll still my neck out and say we'll be finishing above him.

I thought that yesterday. Began years ago & if he's carried it on today then it's clearly his own thing. If so I'd expect his new coaches to stop it & quick.

I honestly can't remember it ever resulting in anything positive for us & all to often a free kick against.

[hisroyalgingerness]

They're quite insightful comments

Nolan will be at Wolves or some such shite next season. Words marked

[DJBlu]

They're quite insightful comments

Nolan will be at Wolves or some such shite next season. Words marked

He can't they'll be in the Premier League.

Did anyone notice how really slow he looked today? I don't like to admit it but I was wrong with a few on here when they said he was.

Apologies all round people.

[marshall_42]

Nolan day-beau stats....


tackling: more than vs blackburn:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chal ... 6F8Xfx95mC

passing: he tried hard bless him:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chal ... j282058gKu

he even had 2 shots.

Top marks for effort for the new boy.

[hisroyalgingerness]

They're quite insightful comments

Nolan will be at Wolves or some such shite next season. Words marked

He can't they'll be in the Premier League.

Did anyone notice how really slow he looked today? I don't like to admit it but I was wrong with a few on here when they said he was.

Apologies all round people.

Yeah, he'll be the token Premier League experience, a la Faye at Stoke

[TANGODANCER]

They're quite insightful comments

Nolan will be at Wolves or some such shite next season. Words marked

He can't they'll be in the Premier League.

Did anyone notice how really slow he looked today? I don't like to admit it but I was wrong with a few on here when they said he was.

Apologies all round people.

But surely, it was the manager's fault? Kinear out.

[William the White]

They're quite insightful comments

Nolan will be at Wolves or some such shite next season. Words marked

He can't they'll be in the Premier League.

Did anyone notice how really slow he looked today? I don't like to admit it but I was wrong with a few on here when they said he was.

Apologies all round people.

But surely, it was the manager's fault? Kinear out. :mrgreen:

seem to hear an echo from a north easterly direction to that effect...

[FaninOz]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

[bobo the clown]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

that top para should be moved to the cliche thread. This shite comes out so regularly & so consistently I must assume the PR guys give it to them. " .... hey, son .... the way to get on here is to tell the fans that they're special. Oh .... & cut with the scouse accent".

Regarding sounding surprised Bolton were willing to sell him ,,, he's entitled to be. There was never even the faintest sign that he'd be dropped, so the poor guy must have thought he was indespensible. I wonder whether the recent period of suspension (you know, after his 12th booking !!!) showed the team/manager/club that we actually did play better without him.

I do wish him well, as I think he's an honest lad & did put his heart on his sleeve. I do feel a move could be for the best for him. It'll make him work harder & have to re-establish himself. I just CAN'T wish the Bar-Codes success though as they are such in-bred, ignorant, wastes of oxygen.

[Raven]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

Don't we hear that every year about them? Biggest joke in football.

[jimbo]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

Nice selective quoting of the piece. To me it seems like he still loves Bolton and didn't really want to leave. Surely you don't expect him to respond with 'Well, they're a bit shit to be honest' when asked about his new teammates.

KEVIN Nolan has spoken emotionally of the sadness and disappointment surrounding his shock transfer to Newcastle.

The former Wanderers captain left the Reebok for Tyneside last Friday in a £4million deal that was completed less than 48 hours after he had returned from suspension to lead the team in a 2-2 draw at Blackburn.

Speaking exclusively to The Bolton News, Nolan said he had no idea a move was on the cards until he received a call from his agent.

“He told me Newcastle were on and did I fancy it,” he said. “I asked him what the club had said about it and he said they were negotiating.

“It was a bit of a shock. There had been rumours in the past but they were always quashed, so I must admit I was disappointed that the club were prepared to sell me. I saw myself being at Bolton for many more years, but I’ve had time to think about it and it might be something I needed and something Bolton needed.

“It’s a very sad time for me in many ways because I’ve left Bolton after so many years but I’m delighted with the move and excited about starting another chapter.

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

Nolan, who joined Wanderers at the age of 14, progressed through the academy ranks to become one of the most respected goalscoring midfield players in the country.

He was a first team regular and key figure at the Reebok throughout seven-and-half seasons in the Premiership. In November 2005, still only 23, he took over the captaincy from Jay-Jay Okocha and went on to make 345 appearances for the Whites, scoring 50 goals.

But for the remainder of this season, after signing a four-and-a-half year contract with the Magpies, he will not only be a rival in the battle to avoid relegation but will come up against his old team-mates when Newcastle come to the Reebok on March 1.

Nolan relishes the return but admits: “I just hope we both pick up enough points in the meantime to be clear of the safety mark. I don’t want it to be a crunch clash.

“At the moment we’re in a scrap with Bolton but I’m sure we’ll both be safe.

“It’s going to be mad coming to the Reebok as an opponent but I really hope I can get a good reception from the Bolton fans.

“I hope they see me as someone who grew with the team when we got into the Premier League and into Europe. I’m very proud of that. I have so much to thank Bolton for and so many great memories – and hopefully I will have a lot more to come with my new club.”

Nolan, who was staying in a North East hotel before of making his debut in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland, kept up to speed with events at the Reebok on Saturday by watching Sky Sports and admits he went through the range of emotions.

“I was worried sick when Spurs got it back to 2-2, but was delighted when it came through that Davo (Kevin Davies) got the winner,” he added. “I was delighted with the result.”

Nolan applauded Gary Megson’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to Kevin Davies, who led by example on Saturday with an inspirational performance that brought him two goals.

“Davo’s always been a big influence on the lads there – he was for me,” he added. “I was absolutely delighted for him on Saturday.

“It’s not my position to be telling Gary Megson what to do, but Davo would be a great captain.

“When you are captain at a club like Boilton there’s a lot to take on board. It’s a great family club and you have to learn the ins and outs. I learned from one of the best – Gudni Bergsson – and I know Davo could do a good job as captain.

“He did a lot on Saturday to lift the gloom that people have been talking about recently and I was delighted.

“I hope people now forget all that nonsense about dressing room problems because there are none. I couldn’t have wished to work with a better bunch of lads – and you saw their character on Saturday.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that they are going to stay in the Premier League.”

[potter1989bwfc]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

Nice selective quoting of the piece. To me it seems like he still loves Bolton and didn't really want to leave. Surely you don't expect him to respond with 'Well, they're a bit shit to be honest' when asked about his new teammates.

KEVIN Nolan has spoken emotionally of the sadness and disappointment surrounding his shock transfer to Newcastle.

The former Wanderers captain left the Reebok for Tyneside last Friday in a £4million deal that was completed less than 48 hours after he had returned from suspension to lead the team in a 2-2 draw at Blackburn.

Speaking exclusively to The Bolton News, Nolan said he had no idea a move was on the cards until he received a call from his agent.

“He told me Newcastle were on and did I fancy it,” he said. “I asked him what the club had said about it and he said they were negotiating.

“It was a bit of a shock. There had been rumours in the past but they were always quashed, so I must admit I was disappointed that the club were prepared to sell me. I saw myself being at Bolton for many more years, but I’ve had time to think about it and it might be something I needed and something Bolton needed.

“It’s a very sad time for me in many ways because I’ve left Bolton after so many years but I’m delighted with the move and excited about starting another chapter.

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

Nolan, who joined Wanderers at the age of 14, progressed through the academy ranks to become one of the most respected goalscoring midfield players in the country.

He was a first team regular and key figure at the Reebok throughout seven-and-half seasons in the Premiership. In November 2005, still only 23, he took over the captaincy from Jay-Jay Okocha and went on to make 345 appearances for the Whites, scoring 50 goals.

But for the remainder of this season, after signing a four-and-a-half year contract with the Magpies, he will not only be a rival in the battle to avoid relegation but will come up against his old team-mates when Newcastle come to the Reebok on March 1.

Nolan relishes the return but admits: “I just hope we both pick up enough points in the meantime to be clear of the safety mark. I don’t want it to be a crunch clash.

“At the moment we’re in a scrap with Bolton but I’m sure we’ll both be safe.

“It’s going to be mad coming to the Reebok as an opponent but I really hope I can get a good reception from the Bolton fans.

“I hope they see me as someone who grew with the team when we got into the Premier League and into Europe. I’m very proud of that. I have so much to thank Bolton for and so many great memories – and hopefully I will have a lot more to come with my new club.”

Nolan, who was staying in a North East hotel before of making his debut in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland, kept up to speed with events at the Reebok on Saturday by watching Sky Sports and admits he went through the range of emotions.

“I was worried sick when Spurs got it back to 2-2, but was delighted when it came through that Davo (Kevin Davies) got the winner,” he added. “I was delighted with the result.”

Nolan applauded Gary Megson’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to Kevin Davies, who led by example on Saturday with an inspirational performance that brought him two goals.

“Davo’s always been a big influence on the lads there – he was for me,” he added. “I was absolutely delighted for him on Saturday.

“It’s not my position to be telling Gary Megson what to do, but Davo would be a great captain.

“When you are captain at a club like Boilton there’s a lot to take on board. It’s a great family club and you have to learn the ins and outs. I learned from one of the best – Gudni Bergsson – and I know Davo could do a good job as captain.

“He did a lot on Saturday to lift the gloom that people have been talking about recently and I was delighted.

“I hope people now forget all that nonsense about dressing room problems because there are none. I couldn’t have wished to work with a better bunch of lads – and you saw their character on Saturday.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that they are going to stay in the Premier League.”

That he will, may of gone down hill for Bolton last 2 year but he was a great servant

[americantrotter]

I am massively dissapointed.

It's football I guess. At least I got to see him play. I hope he receives a huge ovation when he comes back, as he's never done anything but play hard for Bolton. On the plus side I can start to get along with the rest of our fans better now.

By the way? Who are people moaning about now? I suppose it could be Megson, but the latest of the whipping boys is gone.

[malcd1]

I am massively dissapointed.

It's football I guess. At least I got to see him play. I hope he receives a huge ovation when he comes back, as he's never done anything but play hard for Bolton. On the plus side I can start to get along with the rest of our fans better now.

By the way? Who are people moaning about now? I suppose it could be Megson, but the latest of the whipping boys is gone.

Hi AT. Good to have you back or are you just visiting?

I too hope he receives a good reception when he returns.

Half the people are still moaning about Megson. A quarter have got behind him and the remainder think he is doing OK and think he should be given a chance.

[Prufrock]

Interesting comments from Nolan on the BEN site :-

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

I know that its not unusual for new players to complement their new squad but just how unrealistic can one man get in such a short paragraph. If the squad quality is that incredible he wont last long as a first choice player.

He also doesn't sound like someone who was forced out or had any problems just before he left Bolton, just an expression of surprise that Bolton were willing to sell him.

Nice selective quoting of the piece. To me it seems like he still loves Bolton and didn't really want to leave. Surely you don't expect him to respond with 'Well, they're a bit shit to be honest' when asked about his new teammates.

KEVIN Nolan has spoken emotionally of the sadness and disappointment surrounding his shock transfer to Newcastle.

The former Wanderers captain left the Reebok for Tyneside last Friday in a £4million deal that was completed less than 48 hours after he had returned from suspension to lead the team in a 2-2 draw at Blackburn.

Speaking exclusively to The Bolton News, Nolan said he had no idea a move was on the cards until he received a call from his agent.

“He told me Newcastle were on and did I fancy it,” he said. “I asked him what the club had said about it and he said they were negotiating.

“It was a bit of a shock. There had been rumours in the past but they were always quashed, so I must admit I was disappointed that the club were prepared to sell me. I saw myself being at Bolton for many more years, but I’ve had time to think about it and it might be something I needed and something Bolton needed.

“It’s a very sad time for me in many ways because I’ve left Bolton after so many years but I’m delighted with the move and excited about starting another chapter.

“It’s a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.”

Nolan, who joined Wanderers at the age of 14, progressed through the academy ranks to become one of the most respected goalscoring midfield players in the country.

He was a first team regular and key figure at the Reebok throughout seven-and-half seasons in the Premiership. In November 2005, still only 23, he took over the captaincy from Jay-Jay Okocha and went on to make 345 appearances for the Whites, scoring 50 goals.

But for the remainder of this season, after signing a four-and-a-half year contract with the Magpies, he will not only be a rival in the battle to avoid relegation but will come up against his old team-mates when Newcastle come to the Reebok on March 1.

Nolan relishes the return but admits: “I just hope we both pick up enough points in the meantime to be clear of the safety mark. I don’t want it to be a crunch clash.

“At the moment we’re in a scrap with Bolton but I’m sure we’ll both be safe.

“It’s going to be mad coming to the Reebok as an opponent but I really hope I can get a good reception from the Bolton fans.

“I hope they see me as someone who grew with the team when we got into the Premier League and into Europe. I’m very proud of that. I have so much to thank Bolton for and so many great memories – and hopefully I will have a lot more to come with my new club.”

Nolan, who was staying in a North East hotel before of making his debut in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland, kept up to speed with events at the Reebok on Saturday by watching Sky Sports and admits he went through the range of emotions.

“I was worried sick when Spurs got it back to 2-2, but was delighted when it came through that Davo (Kevin Davies) got the winner,” he added. “I was delighted with the result.”

Nolan applauded Gary Megson’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to Kevin Davies, who led by example on Saturday with an inspirational performance that brought him two goals.

“Davo’s always been a big influence on the lads there – he was for me,” he added. “I was absolutely delighted for him on Saturday.

“It’s not my position to be telling Gary Megson what to do, but Davo would be a great captain.

“When you are captain at a club like Boilton there’s a lot to take on board. It’s a great family club and you have to learn the ins and outs. I learned from one of the best – Gudni Bergsson – and I know Davo could do a good job as captain.

“He did a lot on Saturday to lift the gloom that people have been talking about recently and I was delighted.

“I hope people now forget all that nonsense about dressing room problems because there are none. I couldn’t have wished to work with a better bunch of lads – and you saw their character on Saturday.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that they are going to stay in the Premier League.”

Bastard Jimbo, i'm nearly welling up reading that! Criticism of his game has been fair enough the last few years in that he hasnt been as good as he was, though he still has been a decent Prem midfielder. That all said, anyone who doubts for a second that Kevin Nolan is a legend to this club, and deserves a top drawer reception when he returns is not a fan to me. I don't like talking about 'true fans' etc, but anyone connected to Bolton Wanderers who doesn't have upmost respect for that man just doesnt get football IMO. Not saying you even had to slightly rate him as a player. He loved the club and the fans and we can't ask for anything more.