Bolton Wanderers Football Club

• Nickname:Wanderers
• Founded:1874
• Manager:Dougie Freedman

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• Capacity:28000

Davies nearing return

14 Sep 2006 - 08:06:32

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Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce is confident Kevin Davies will be ready to return to action by the end of September.

The combative striker suffered a fractured cheekbone during the 2-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic on August 26 and was initially told he would be out of action for a minimum of six weeks.

However, Davies has made good progress in his recovery and Allardyce is optimistic he will be able to face Liverpool on September 30.

He said: "Kevin's professionalism during his absence has to be admired.

"His honesty and efforts to get back playing is unquestioned and he is a credit to the industry.

"The injury was unfortunate and I look forward to welcoming him back in the team hopefully by the end of September."