Davies hails Coyle for juggling international egos
Published 23:00 22/11/10 By Neil Johnson
Bolton skipper Kevin Davies insists Martin Petrov has a huge future at the club – despite being reduced to a bit-part role.
Former Manchester City midfielder Petrov, 31, has not started a game for Owen Coyle’s high-flying outfit since October 23.
The Bulgarian’s last three appearances have come from the substitutes bench, even though he scored in the 4-2 home win over Tottenham on November 6.
But Davies insists Petrov, along with other out-of-favour players Ivan Klasnic and Gretar Steinsson, can be a match-winner again.
Bolton’s credentials in their bid to bag a place in Europe will be severely tested by eight matches in five weeks.
And Davies argued all the players will be required during the hectic schedule.
He said: “The manager is doing a fantastic job in keeping everyone happy because there are some international players who are on the bench, and others who aren’t in the matchday squad.
“He is doing a great job in keeping everyone together because in the coming weeks over the Christmas period everyone is going to be needed.”
