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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 9, 2014 16:13:14 GMT
Coventry City are monitoring Bolton Wanderers’ Tom Eaves with a view to making a move for the striker in the summer.
The 22-year-old is currently on loan at the Sky Blues’ League One rivals Shrewsbury Town where he has scored two goals in 20 appearances.
Although not a prolific goal scorer to date, the strong and powerful 6ft 3inch tall centre-forward is seen as a potential target man and future foil for Callum Wilson who hasn’t had that type of partner up front since Leon Clarke joined Wolves.
It is believed that no firm decision has yet been made whether to pursue the interest but the Telegraph understands the Sky Blues have made tentative inquiries with the Trotters about his availability at the end of the season, and will continue to monitor his progress as he plays out the remainder of the season with the struggling Shrews.
A good age and still developing as a player, Eaves is a rarity in terms of his style and stature at this level who would be within City’s price range either as a permanent signing or a season-long loan.
Eaves has another year to run at the Reebok Stadium but it’s unclear at this stage whether he figures in manager Dougie Freedman’s plans at the Championship club that has ambitions of getting back to the Premier League after a two-year absence.
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Post by wotsupnow on Apr 9, 2014 16:21:54 GMT
Freedman has a lot of work to do in the off season and retaining Juke and Mason should be top of the list. Between them, they have won our last few games and shown the way to our misfiring regulars. If they can show a profit for him to sign these two, then great. I'm sure Mason will be a hard signature to get. He's proved he's capable in this division and we'll be joined by his parent club Cardiff next season, who will be looking to get their high earners off the books. Before you ask, I have no idea what Mason's contract is like..  |
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 10, 2014 6:45:21 GMT
JOSH Vela will return from his loan spell at Notts County ready to go straight into the Wanderers first-team mix.
That’s the view of Whites under-18s coach David Lee who worked with the 20-year-old Salfordian as he progressed through the ranks.
Vela has made just two appearances for Dougie Freedman this season, in cup ties against Tranmere and Blackpool, with a knee injury restricting his availability.
After returning to full fitness, he recently moved to Meadow Lane in a bid to get more than reserve football.
And his impact helped the struggling Magpies to three successive victories – nine points that edged them away from the League One drop zone before last weekend’s defeat at Brentford.
The move is obviously benefitting Notts County, but Lee is delighted to see Vela also enjoying regular game time – just like another academy graduate, Sanmi Odelusi, who last week extended his stay at MK Dons until the end of the season.
The U18s coach told The Bolton News: “It is nice to see Josh doing well at Notts County.
“Without his injury this season, I am sure he would have had more of an impact in the first team.
“He has struggled to get regular senior football because of that and this loan will do him the world of good.
“It’s a chance for him to prove himself and I have every confidence he will do that and benefit the club when he comes back.
“The loan system is fantastic for younger players like Josh and Sanmi who are out at present. It is tough at that level down the leagues and if these youngsters can do it there, it will give them the hunger to succeed at the Reebok when they return.”
Vela and Odelusi are just two of the graduates from the Eddie Davies academy in and around the first-team picture.
In addition, several of last year’s FA Youth Cup quarter-finalists have progressed to become regulars in the Under-21 development squad.
The conveyor belt continues, too, with notable performances again from the U18s.
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 12, 2014 15:58:37 GMT
Craig Davies banged in a hatrick for Preston today
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Post by Trotter on Apr 12, 2014 16:28:21 GMT
Craig Davies banged in a hatrick for Preston today Was that Craig and not Kev .......silly me for suggesting  |
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Post by socalwanderers on Apr 12, 2014 17:43:50 GMT
He's not exactly a youngster is he BTID?? Lol
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Post by wiltshirejohn on Apr 14, 2014 17:07:40 GMT
Craig Davies banged in a hatrick for Preston today Was that Craig and not Kev .......silly me for suggesting Still got a thing about KD then!? |
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 14, 2014 17:46:25 GMT
He's not exactly a youngster is he BTID?? Lol A development player then.. its just that no one ever seems to develop ? Good job it's not a penis factory !!  |
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Post by Trotter on Apr 14, 2014 17:47:48 GMT
Has Kev not announced his retirement then?
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 14, 2014 17:49:05 GMT
Has Kev not announced his retirement then? Not from trotters mrs by the sounds of it  |
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Post by Trotter on Apr 14, 2014 19:13:11 GMT
Let's face it if he has or has not retired how would anyone ever know?
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 14, 2014 20:31:21 GMT
Let's face it if he has or has not retired how would anyone ever know? Actually I can't argue with that |
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Post by Trotter on Apr 15, 2014 6:29:02 GMT
Let's face it if he has or has not retired how would anyone ever know? Actually I can't argue with that Kev has played 33 games and scored 3 goals so far this season. |
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Apr 15, 2014 6:47:27 GMT
A lot of those are substitute appearances though.
Rarely in the starting 11 this season
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Post by wiltshirejohn on Apr 15, 2014 10:18:45 GMT
From getting his one and only Eng cap it quickly went down hill towards retirement....just a shame he didn't get his first cap years ago when he deserved it. He needs to retire rather than working his way down the leagues.
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