Bolton Wanderers: Smolarek told to be patient

Bolton Wanderers, 09:46, November 7, 2008 Gary Megson has told Bolton loan man Ebi Smolarek he must stay patient as he targets first-team football ahead of the trip to Hull. The 27-year-old Poland international has made just one start for the Trotters, in the home defeat to Arsenal, since arriving on a season-long loan deal from Spanish club Racing Santander. And, apart from a 17-minute substitute appearance at Manchester United, Smolarek has struggled to force his way into Megson's plans at the Reebok Stadium. Despite that Megson has assured the player he is very much in his plans, but is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench again at the KC Stadium this weekend. Megson told the Bolton News: "We have got 20-odd... [read full story]