Owen Coyle defends Bolton after record signing Johan Elmander quits on a free transfer

21 May 2011 03:30
ShareOwen Coyle insists Bolton did not mess up by letting ?11million record signing Johan Elmander quit for Galatasaray on a free transfer.[LNB] The Swede, who came on a three-year deal with big wages in 2008, scored just five goals in his first two seasons but thrived under Coyle.[LNB] Trotting off: Johan Elmander (left) is poised to join Galatasaray[LNB] The manager admitted: 'When he hits form for us like he did this season,he is in the last year of his contract and in a strong bargaining position.' [LNB]  Coyle resigned to Elmander exit as Galatasaray close in on Swedish strikerBOLTON v Manchester City: Coyle set to be without midfielder Muamba [LNB]  Explore more:People: Johan Elmander, Owen Coyle

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