Source: Daily_Mail
I was shocked Bolton sold me to Newcastle, admits former Wanderers skipper Nolan
Kevin Nolan has admitted he was shocked and disappointed to hear Bolton[LNB]were willing to sell him after nearly a decade at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]The former Bolton captain joined Newcastle[LNB]last Friday in a £4m deal, but admitted he was surprised their interest was not dismissed.[LNB]'(My agent) told me Newcastle were on and did I fancy it,' Nolan told the Bolton News.[LNB][LNB] Shocked: Nolan was not expecting Bolton to sell him to Newcastle in January[LNB]'I asked him what the club had said about it and he said they were negotiating.[LNB] 'It was a bit of a shock. There had been rumours in the past but they were always quashed, so I must admit I was disappointed that the club were prepared to sell me.[LNB] Newcastle deny Ashley is set to axe Wise and bring in Shearer or Bruce as manager[LNB]EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle boss Kinnear failed with last-gasp bid for Sunderland star Richardson[LNB]NEWCASTLE FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Bolton 3 Tottenham 2: Are Spurs too good to go down? Harry's not even sure[LNB]Rangers block Bolton's £3.5m move for midfielder Mendes [LNB]BOLTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] 'I saw myself being at Bolton for many more years, but I've had time to think about it and it might be something I needed and something Bolton needed.'[LNB] Although Nolan is disappointed to be leaving Bolton, he revealed his excitement at joining a club that has the potentail to challenge at the top of the table.[LNB]Former Bolton favourite: Kevin Nolan[LNB] 'It's a very sad time for me in many ways because I've left Bolton after so many years but I'm delighted with the move and excited about starting another chapter,' he said.[LNB] 'It's a step up and has much more to offer. Newcastle is massively supported and, if they can get things right in the next couple of years, they can definitely be back up there challenging the top four. The potential and the quality of the squad is incredible.'[LNB] Both Bolton and Newcastle are in danger of relegation, but Nolan is confident they will beat the drop.[LNB] He added: 'At the moment we're in a scrap with Bolton but I'm sure we'll both be safe. There's no doubt in my mind that they are going to stay in the Premier League.'[LNB] Newcastle deny Ashley is set to axe Wise and bring in Shearer or Bruce as manager[LNB]EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle boss Kinnear failed with last-gasp bid for Sunderland star Richardson[LNB]NEWCASTLE FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Bolton 3 Tottenham 2: Are Spurs too good to go down? Harry's not even sure[LNB]Rangers block Bolton's £3.5m move for midfielder Mendes [LNB]BOLTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
