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During the summer of 2006, Anelka signed a four-year contract at Bolton Wanderers that had cost them a club record £8 million. When Chelsea came calling in the January transfer window of 2008, it was hard for the player or his club to say no.. Liverpool Echo's Chris Bascombe on Nicolas Anelka.

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Nicolas Anelka made Chelsea the eighth club of his career on this day in 2008.. He had spent two years at Bolton and had already scored 11 goals in 22 games that season before Chelsea paid £.

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Bolton Wanderers' struggle to replace one of the best strikers the club ever had

Premier League news Nicolas Anelka claims Bolton Wanderers spell was 'best of career'

2008/09 - Nicolas Anelka. A decade on from his previous season award,. Anelka struck against his former club Bolton in December, and went on to take his tally to 15 in February with a goal at Aston Villa. While the Blues missed out on the title as they finished third, Anelka followed that season with 11 goals from 33 appearances to help them.

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Nicolas Anelka's early goal stunned champions Manchester United and gave Gary Megson a memorable first victory as Bolton boss. The French striker took full advantage when Gerard Pique made a.

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Nicolas Anelka spoke so glowingly about the Premiership yesterday that it was tempting to conclude that the Frenchman is back where he belongs. "I like everything about England," he said. "This is.

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(PA Archive) Nicolas Anelka left Bolton to join Chelsea in a £15million deal on this day in 2008. The striker became Avram Grant's first capture at Stamford Bridge and signed a.

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Nicolas Anelka found some real form during his time at Bolton Wanderers and scored 23 times for the club during a season and-a-half following a return to the Premier League from Fenerbahce.

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Nicolas Anelka: the bad. 1999: Labelled 'Le Sulk' at Arsenal after complaining team-mates are "selfish". "We always felt Bolton was a stepping stone for him," he said. "Towards the end there.

What Bolton wouldn't give to have Nicolas Anelka back Bolton Wanderers News

As the French striker, Nicolas Anelka, turns 40 today, we take a look back at his brief but brilliant spell at Bolton. Bolton Wanderers have struggled for goals all season long and have the worst attacking record in the Championship. The problem is Wanderers' attacking options are less-than-ideal.

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Nicolas Anelka joined Chelsea from Bolton on this day in 2008. The France striker, then aged 28, completed a move to Avram Grant's side for a fee of £15million. The Blues had been looking for extra firepower to help them overcome the loss of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou to Africa Cup of Nations duty. "Chelsea are a big club.

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A year later, in August 2006, 'Le Sulk' returned once again to England. Bolton Wanderers, then managed by Sammy Lee, offered Anelka a route back into the Premier League. His stint at Bolton was one of Anelka's most prolific, notching up 21 goals in just 53 games for The Trotters. When he eventually left Bolton, Anelka spent four seasons.

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Take a look back at Nicola Anelka's best Chelsea goals. Let us know which one was your favourite.Download Chelsea FC's official mobile app:-App Store https:/.

On This Day in 2008 Nicolas Anelka joins Chelsea from Bolton Shropshire Star

The most breathtaking goal of England's season so far was scored Saturday by Nicolas Anelka, an errant son of a Paris suburb.. Far, far from that, in Bolton, Anelka scored once, twice in Bolton.

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Chelsea have finally completed the signing of Bolton's Nicolas Anelka after the two clubs agreed a £15m fee. The French striker, who has signed a 4½-year deal, could be in the side to face.

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Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2011. Anelka, 28, has been linked with a move away from the Reebok, with several Premier League clubs interested.. Anelka, who has played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League, has.