‘Nothing short of appalling’: Bolton’s Lennon tears into ref after Reading draw
Eidur Gudjohnsen’s fourth goal since rejoining Wanderers gave them a second-half lead, but Jamie Mackie netted an injury-time equaliser to cost the home side two points.
Eidur Gudjohnsen’s fourth goal since rejoining Wanderers gave them a second-half lead, but Jamie Mackie netted an injury-time equaliser to cost the home side two points.
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A superb defensive and goalkeeping display ensured Wanderers will host the Premier League big boys next month after they denied the Reds a heavily-tipped home win.
Despite differing opinions among fans at the time of his appointment, the former Celtic man’s time at the helm has been largely promising.
Bolton received one of the draws of round four of the FA Cup when they were picked to challenge the Liverpool at Anfield, but Lennon is refusing to get lost in the FA Cup dream with upcoming Championship fixtures more crucial to the club’s season.
After coming on at half-time for his first appearance in English football since May 2012, ex-England international Heskey slid home Eidur Gudjohnsen’s cross to cancel out Josh King’s opener.
Bolton will be hoping to continue their recent resurgence which saw them go the whole of November unbeaten and rise to three points clear of the relegation zone in 18th.
The Icelandic record goalscorer, who left the club 14 years ago, had been training with Wanderers following his release by Club Brugge.
Bolton’s Saturday clash with Huddersfield Town begins a run of six games in the space of 30 days across advent and the Christmas period.
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