Davies linked with Newcastle

Newcastle are once again being linked with a move for Bolton midfielder Mark Davies as a replacement for Danny Guthrie. Magpies boss Alan Pardew is facing up to the prospect of losing Guthrie on a free transfer in the summer as the player is showing no signs of agreeing a new deal. Aston Villa are poised to swoop for the midfielder, who had a loan spell at the Reebok Stadium before joining Newcastle, and Pardew is lining up possible replacements with the talented Davies high on his wanted list. The midfielder has impressed for Bolton this season despite their struggles and if the worst happens and Wanderers go down, there will be a number of clubs ready to swoop. Davies is likely to stay at the Reebok Stadium if Bolton do survive so any move is on hold until the end of the season when the Trotters know their fate.
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Newcastle planing summer raid for Bolton midfielder

Newcastle are in the hunt to sign Bolton midfielder Mark Davies and could make a move in the summer. The Shield Gazette claim that Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has already drawn up his list of transfer targets for the summer and say the former Wolves man is on it. Davies has been one of the few shining lights in what has been a disappointing season for Wanderers and it comes as no surprise that rival clubs are starting to cast admiring glances towards the Reebok. Trotters boss Owen Coyle rates the 23-year-old very highly and he is sure to reject all offers for the player but much will depend on what division Bolton find themselves in next season. If they manage to beat the drop then Coyle will be in a strong position and should be able to rebuff any bids, but if they are relegated to the Championship then it will be difficult to keep hold.

Match Report Bolton 5 Stoke 0

Bolton hammered five past Stoke without reply to gain sweet revenge for last season's FA Cup semi-final defeat by the same opponents. Ivan Klasnic and Chris Eagles both struck twice at the Reebok Stadium as struggling Bolton claimed the first points of their campaign on their home ground, while captain Kevin Davies also got on the scoresheet. The Potters, no doubt drained from Thursday's Europa League trip to Tel Aviv, controversially went behind after two minutes. First referee Howard Webb penalised Asmir Begovic for a back pass after Glenn Whelan lobbed the ball into his own area and Matthew Upson left it to the goalkeeper. The Potters had barely had time to contest the decision before Klasnic grabbed the ball and a tapped a quick free-kick for Davies to roll into an unguarded net. Bolton doubled their lead in the 23rd minute when Eagles brilliantly fired into the bottom corner from a tight angle and the home side made it three-nil when Klasnic swept home a left-footed shot from the edge of the area. The fourth goal came in the 73rd minute. Kevin Davies flicked a long ball into the path of Klasnic and the Croatian instantly touched on for Eagles to race through and slip the ball home before Wanderers grabbed a fifth nine minutes from time when Klasnic diverted a David Wheater header past Begovic.

Match Report Swansea 3 Bolton 1

Swansea maintained their unbeaten Premier League home record as three second-half goals saw off 10-man Bolton 3-1 at the Liberty Stadium. The game turned decisively in Swansea's favour early in the second half as Bolton's Ricardo Gardner was sent off after collecting a second booking and Joe Allen scored from the resulting free-kick. Scott Sinclair got the second as he converted his third spot-kick of the season in the 57th minute after Darren Pratley, formerly of Swansea, had fouled Angel Rangel in the area before Graham put through his own net to give Bolton hope, but the same player redeemed himself with the third in injury time.

Bolton plot Championship raid

{EAV_BLOG_VER:41ea496353569ef4}Bolton have again been linked with a swoop for Leeds midfielder Jonny Howson, but will face competition from Blackburn. The Wanderers made a move for the 23-year-old in the summer but were knocked back by the Elland Road outfit. However, Howson's contract ends at the end of the current campaign and Leeds may be forced to cash in on the midfielder in the January transfer window. Blackburn Rovers have also been credited with an interest and Bolton boss Owen Coyle could face a battle for Howson's signature. Coyle will be keen to bolster his options in midfield in January regardless of whether or not he can capture Howson, due to the fact key men Stuart Holden and Lee Chung-Yong are both ruled out with long-term injuries.

Bolton Miss Out On Chilean Defender

Bolton Wanderers have missed out on Chilean right-back Stefano Magnasco after he agreed a new contract with Universidad Catolica.The Trotters had been keen on offering a deal to Magnasco after inviting him over to England to train with them for a fortnight, during which time he impressed manager Owen Coyle.Coyle even included him in a specially arranged closed door friendly but Wanderers baulked at making his stay permanent after being put off by Catolica's valuation of the talented youngster.The 18-year-old has now put pen to paper on a four-year contract to play in the Copa Libertadores instead.

Match Report:Liverpool 3 Bolton 1

Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League table after cruising to an easy 3-1 victory against a poor Bolton side at Anfield. Kenny Dalglish opted to start with Andy Carroll on the substitute's bench and it proved to a wise move as his side played some free-flowing football at times that made the Bolton defence look ponderous. With no European disatractions this season, Liverpool could finally be title contenders this term. After dominating the early stages, Liverpool deservedly took the lead in the 15th minute when Jordan Henderson lashed a shot past Jussi Jaaskelainen after the Finnish goalkeeper had initally made a smart save to deny Dirk Kuyt. The lively Luis Suarez and Kuyt went close to doubling the Reds' lead before the interval but two goals in little over a minute early in the second period effectively ended the game as a contest. Substitute Martin Skrtel powered a header home from a 52nd-minute corner before the Bolton defence parted, allowing Kuyt to waltz into a dangerous area. The Dutchman set up Charlie Adam who slid a low shot past the hapless Jaaskelainen. There could have been more goals for Dalglish's side who threatened to run riot immediately after grabbing their third goal but, after the attacks had been repelled, Bolton netted a consolation goal with virtually the last kick of the game courtesy of Klasnic.

Match Report: QPR 0 Bolton 4

QPR began life back in the top flight with a heavy loss as Bolton taught them a painful lesson in the unforgiving nature of Premier League football. The home side fared well in the first period but trailed at half-time after Gary Cahill's superb 25-yard shot. Bolton excelled in the second half and seized an unbreakable hold on the game through Danny Gabbidon's own goal and Ivan Klasnic's deflected strike. Fabrice Muamba slotted in a fourth before QPR's Clint Hill was sent off. It was a miserable but fitting ending to the game for the home side, who faded quickly in the second half in the face of a powerful and thoroughly professional away performance from Wanderers. The Trotters had been asked by their manager Owen Coyle to improve on a positive 2010-11 campaign and made impressive first strides towards delivering on that request. QPR have also made great steps forward in recent years, but their ascent to the top flight for the first time since 1996 has been somewhat tainted by issues off the pitch regarding the potential sale of the club, a lack of big-money signings and a significant increase in ticket prices, which has left many fans aggrieved. There were noticeable gaps in the stands at Loftus Road but a sense of optimism prevailed, which was initially prolonged by what was a positive, if somewhat naive, first-half display from their team. They almost made the perfect start to life back in the Premier League when new signing DJ Campbell flicked the ball into the Bolton net from six yards, but the striker was rightly adjudged to have been offside. Campbell was to have a reasonably positive debut, suggesting he could repeat last season's feats with Blackpool for his new club, but the same could not be said of fellow summer recruit Kieron Dyer, who was taken off on a stretcher in just the seventh minute after falling awkwardly in a tackle. It was feared he had broken a bone in his foot but manager Neil Warnock confirmed there had been no break. The Hoops did not let it affect them, though, and fashioned a number of chances but playmaker Adel Taraabt, who was largely shackled throughout, chipped one wide and Jay Bothroyd saw the best of these headed over by Gretar Steinsson. In first half stoppage time, Bolton demonstrated the need to take your chances in the Premier League when Cahill collected the ball 25 yards out and curled an excellent shot into the far corner to give his side the lead. The second half belonged to Bolton, who extended their lead when Chris Eagles' free-kick was deflected into his own net by Danny Gabbidon in the 67th minute before sealing their win three minutes later when Klasnic's shot from inside the box was deflected in by Bradley Orr. With 11 minutes to go Muamba collected from Klasnic and strode through to side-foot in a fourth before Hill completed QPR's horror-show by getting himself sent off for headbutting Bolton's Martin Petrov in the chest in the last minute.

Former Real Madrid youngster turns down Bolton deal to join Kettering

Kettering backer Imraan Ladak

Former Real Madrid youngster Jaime Navarro has snubbed the chance of Premier League football to join Kettering Town. Navarro, 19, enjoyed a successful trial at Bolton Wanderers and boss Owen Coyle offered him a contract. But the ambitious Blue Square Premier outfit made an 11th hour bid for the free agent, who was advised by Cristiano Ronaldo to try his luck in England. And Navarro has been convinced to join the ambitious Poppies, believing regular first-team football will be better for his development. Kettering are backed by Asian businessman Imraan Ladak, who has moved the club to the former home of Rushden and Diamonds, Nene Park, and has lofty ambitions to take the club into the Football League. Navarro's agent Jonathan Hope said: "I am delighted to have agreed terms with Kettering Town. Imraan Ladak has big plans and put an offer on the table that was too good to turn down. "Jaime will develop further there and I stand by my statement he will play in the Premier League within three years. My sincere thanks go to Cristiano Ronaldo for helping me get this kid here."

Host of Club's Chasing Barton

Arsenal, Tottenham and Stoke have reportedly made enquiries about Newcastle's Joey Barton. Barton has been made available for transfer by The Magpies after the board's patience finally snapped following his fresh criticism. Newcastle have confirmed the controversial midfielder can be signed on a free transfer, meaning the club are looking to offload his services as quickly as possible. Despite the 28-year-old's past, a number of big-name clubs are keen on acquiring his services, with Arsenal, Spurs and Stoke all interested. Meanwhile, Bolton manager Owen Coyle was quizzed on whether he would like to bring Barton to the Reebok and while he confirmed the midfielder is a talent, he stopped short on confirming his intent. "He's a very talented player. We know that," Coyle told Sky Sports News. "There's no doubt Joey will have very attractive offers because he's a talented player. "We'll continue to bring the right players to football club. Hopefully I can have one or two new faces, ideally before the QPR game, but certainly before the end of the transfer window. "Every manager is in the same boat. We're trying to improve our squads and trying to do the best business we can for our clubs."

Reo Coker signs for Bolton

Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of free agent Nigel Reo-Coker.The former England Under-21 international has agreed a two-year deal at the Reebok Stadium after his most recent contract at Aston Villa expired.Prior to his spell with Aston Villa, the 27-year-old midfielder had played for West Ham United and Wimbledon and will go straight into the squad for Wednesday night's pre-season game against Bury. "We're delighted to have signed Nigel," Wanderers boss Owen Coyle said. "He's got the quality, drive and desire to compete at the highest level in the Barclays Premier League and I'm delighted that we have been able to bring him to the club." Reo-Coker added: "I spoke with the gaffer and he outlined his plans and how he wants the club to progress. I want to be part of that and I'm looking forward to meeting up with the lads and getting to work."

Chelsea move for Cahill

Chelsea are reported to have entered the race to sign Gary Cahill as Arsenal drag their feet over a move for the defender.Bolton are keen to cash in on the central defender but despite plenty of interest from the Premier League's top clubs, an offer has yet to be made and Cahill remains in the Trotters squad.Arsenal have always been favourites to land Cahill but the two clubs are struggling to agree a deal as Wanderers hold out for £17million, while the Gunners want to include players in part exchange.Tottenham and Manchester City have also been linked but reports now claim that Chelsea are leading the chase after Blues skipper John Terry recommended him to new boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Chelsea have the cash to meet Bolton's valuation and Cahill could be on his way to Stamford Bridge if Villas-Boas pursues his reported interest in the England international.

Bolton sign midfielder Darren Pratley from Swansea

Bolton have made their first signing of the summer after the Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley agreed a four-year deal. The 26-year-old former Fulham trainee made 199 appearances during a five-year spell with the Swans, his last being in the Championship play-off final win over Reading at Wembley that secured promotion to the Premier League.

"We're delighted to have Darren here," the Bolton manager, Owen Coyle, said. "A number clubs were interested in him and we are pleased to have secured his services."

Bolton end Arsenal's Title hopes

Arsenal's title challenge is all but over after they were beaten by a last-minute goal at Bolton.
The Gunners were below-par in the first half and trailed at half-time to Daniel Sturridge's header following a corner.
Early in the second half, Wojciech Szczesny saved a Kevin Davies penalty and a minute later Robin van Persie slotted in an equaliser for Arsenal.
The visitors had enough chances to win the match but were left shell-shocked by Tamir Cohen's late header.
After wins for league-leaders Manchester United and rejuvenated challengers Chelsea on Saturday, the equation was a simple one for Arsenal: win, or essentially wave goodbye to this year's title challenge and their last remaining hopes of silverware.
Three points here would have left the Gunners knowing that victory over United at the Emirates next Sunday would have taken them to within three points of the leaders, but they now trail Sir Alex Ferguson's men by nine points with only 12 to play for.
Having spent much of the season as United's closest challengers for the league, Arsenal now face a battle to secure second, with Chelsea holding a three-point lead and a superior goal-difference over them.
There was a time, not long ago, when Arsenal's performances at the Reebok represented a central tenet of the argument that Arsene Wenger's side were a soft-touch.
Three successive victories in a run of eight straight wins in total over Bolton prior to Sunday had helped diminish accusations of their physical fallibility.
But doubts remain about the Gunners mental strength, which was further fuelled by their sacrificing of a two-goal lead in last Wednesday's 3-3 draw at north London rivals Tottenham, and will now come under the severest scrutiny.
This is not to suggest that a victory in Lancashire would have flattered them. They fashioned enough chances in the second half alone to comfortably win the game. The fact that they did not, when you suspect their rivals would have, is telling.

The dumbest football fan ever?

This Bolton fan must be crying into his club scarf right now after quitting his $77,000-a-year job in Australia so he could fly back to England to watch his beloved team take on Stoke in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Ian Wagstaff was told by his boss that he would not be given the time off to travel across the globe to join the legions of Bolton fans heading to London for the massive clash.

But the 50-year-old would not take 'no' for an answer and informed his employers that there was no chance he would be missing Bolton’s first trip to the new Wembley.

And after spending $2,000 on flights and tickets, the British ex-pat had not been to see Bolton play since 1994, said he had no regrets.

"I've been a Wanderer all my life," Wagstaff told ESPN Soccernet.

"I told my boss I wanted to go, but he said we were too busy. I told him I was going anyway. It's not every day you get the chance to watch Wanderers at Wembley."

Bolton's last appearance at Wembley was in the FA Cup semi-final of 2000, which they lost to Aston Villa on penalties and the Trotters last won the FA Cup in 1958.

But unfortunately Sunday's game didn't quite go to plan for Bolton, who were soundly beaten 5-0 by a rampant Stoke City.

Stoke will now face Manchester City in their first ever FA Cup final.

There has yet been no word on whether Mr Wagstaff is still has no regrets about his decision.

Stoke thrash Bolton to reach the F.A.Cup final

Three first-half goals helped Stoke City demolish Bolton Wanderers and reach the FA Cup final for the first time in their history.Aided by some woeful Bolton defending, Matthew Etherington, Robert Huth and Kenwyne Jones scored in the first half-hour and two goals by Jon Walters after the break completed the victory.Stoke, roared on by their vociferous fans, can look forward to returning to Wembley to face Manchester City in the final on 14 May.Their other reward is a probable place in the Europa League because their final opponents are all-but guaranteed European qualification of some sort through their league position.
For Wanderers, however, the occasion was a massive anti-climax as their hopes of reaching a first final since 1958 in tribute to the late Nat Lofthouse were quickly left in ruins.

Bolton were given an ominous warning in the opening minutes when they were caught napping by a quickly taken Stoke free-kick that enabled Walters to escape down the left before being denied by Jussi Jaaskelainen.Bolton did manage a couple of efforts at the other end, with Gary Cahill blasting over from a corner and Johan Elmander failing to test Thomas Sorensen with a low shot from distance.But their big day began to disintegrate from the moment a misplaced pass by Paul Robinson found Etherington on the edge of the area and the winger composed himself before lashing a fierce shot into the corner of the net.
Things quickly got worse for Bolton and, again, their defending was at fault. Cahill got no distance on his header as he tried to clear a cross and Huth met the bouncing ball with a first-time shot that flew past Jaaskelainen's despairing dive.

In the absence of the cup-tied striker Daniel Sturridge, Bolton's only game-plan appeared to be lumping the ball towards Kevin Davies' head, a tactic that failed to create any openings.
On the half-hour mark Stoke compounded their misery with a third goal. Jermaine Pennant stole the ball from Martin Petrov and made for goal, before slipping a pass through to Jones that Cahill failed to intercept, leaving the Stoke striker with an easy task to slot home.With Bolton so poor going forward and generous in defence, the game already seemed up and to the evident frustration of their manager Owen Coyle, a comeback never looked on the cards.His response to a dismal first 45 minutes was a double change at half-time, replacing the anonymous Ivan Klasnic and the ineffective Martin Petrov with Matt Taylor and Mark Davies.

Mark Davies in particular tried to get his side going but clear-cut chances for Wanderers remained elusive, while Stoke's enterprising attacking play continued to threaten further goals, and they eventually scored them.
Jaaskelainen kept out a Jones header and needed Robinson to block a thunderous shot from the Trinidadian after making a hash of Etherington's chipped cross.
The Bolton keeper also stopped an angled Walters effort when his defence again went missing but the Stoke forward was not to be denied a goal, making it 4-0 on 68 minutes with a rasping low shot after a fine solo run.
Stoke were not quite finished yet, with Walters getting on the end of a deflected Jones cross nine minutes from the end to notch his second of the game and put the seal on an impressive display.

Bolton loan star to decide on future in the summer

Bolton's on-loan striker Rodrigo Moreno will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season.
Manager Owen Coyle has expressed a desire to sign the Spanish Under-20 international on a permanent deal from Benfica in the summer - but Moreno is keeping his options open.
Real Madrid signed the forward from Celta Vigo in 2009 but, after failing to establish himself in the senior side, he was sold to Benfica in a deal which contained buy-back option.
And Moreno admits that he "would love" a return to Madrid in the future.
He said: "Things happened very fast in the summer but I am very happy at Bolton. The adaptation has been fairly easy to me because my mates, the club and the fans have helped a lot.
"Have I closed the door on a return to Madrid? Not at all - neither Real Madrid nor Benfica.
"Real Madrid have sold me with a repurchase option. Obviously, my performances will decide whether that option becomes effective or not.
"I would love to return to Real Madrid - it would be ridiculous to deny it. But right now I have to keep doing it to get to Madrid, or any another big European team.
"Now the first and the only thing I think about is finishing the season at Bolton in the best way possible. Then at the end of the year we will see what happens; if I stay at Bolton or I return to Benfica, or what."

Bolton 2 - 0 Everton

Daniel Sturridge scored his third goal in three games to help Bolton earn a scrappy victory over Everton.
The hosts took an early lead when Gary Cahill ran clear to head in Stuart Holden's free-kick from the left.
Tim Cahill could have levelled when he failed to make proper contact with Leighton Baines' fine cross.
But Sturridge, 21, underlined his potency in front of goal since joining the Trotters in January by lashing in following a Bolton free-kick.
The on-loan Chelsea forward also went close late on and his form shows that he can deliver when given the chance to play from the start.
His two league starts for his new club are as many as he has achieved in the previous two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle and his men were boosted by this win which keeps them in eighth spot in the Premier League but it was a miserable afternoon for their opponents, who could not find any rhythm to their play and were restricted to very few chances.
Everton manager David Moyes cut a dejected figure at the final whistle and will wonder how his team failed to fire after crashing in five goals against Blackpool last weekend.
The Merseysiders were without the injured striker Louis Saha and although they had Tim Cahill back in attack, combinations by other players seemed disjointed.
Sturridge, on the other hand, linked well his new team-mates from the start and proved a suitable beneficiary of Kevin Davies's knockdowns.
With Johan Elmander coming in off the right, Coyle's team were looking more fluid and, after a Sam Ricketts shot was pulled wide, the hosts took the lead in fortunate circumstances.
Victor Anichebe was adjudged to have fouled Paul Robinson deep on Bolton's left flank, although the contact by the Bolton defender looked stronger, and from the resulting free-kick Holden whipped in a dead ball which Gary Cahill met on the run.
The ball took a deflection from Johnny Heitinga on its way in but Moyes was fuming with his defenders for allowing Gary Cahill so much room in the box.
Tim Cahill returned to the Toffees' starting line-up after the Asia Cup and was perhaps a bit rusty when meeting Baines' fine cross soon after, where he could have easily levelled matters.
But his attempted volley from six yards out bounced into the ground and over the bar when a header might have yielded a better result.
The Australian was part of a five-man Everton midfield, swapping positions with Mikel Arteta regularly, and the Spaniard found Anichebe with a fine through ball, but the stretching Zat Knight managed to cover.
Unfortunately for the defender, who has completed all of Bolton's last 50 Premier League games, he injured his knee ligaments in the process and is expected to be out for a couple of weeks.
With a goal cushion, Bolton's advances became fewer and it took time for Everton to wrest more control of the game, with Arteta's shot the only tangible effort before half-time.
That shift in the game's balance was in part down to Moyes' decision to push Cahill further up the field but they also looked threatening via Baines' deliveries.
As the rain began to lash down the game turned scrappy with Tim Cahill and Sturridge off-target with half-chances.
And despite Moyes' attempts to change his team's focus with a double substitution, the on-loan Sturridge again showed his ruthlessness in front of goal when he fired in to double Bolton's lead.
Following a free-kick where Gary Cahill made a nuisance of himself, Lee Chung-yong beat the Everton defence to a header and Sturridge was free to smash in from the angle.
That goal took the tension out of Coyle's side and pretty much ended the game as a contest.
Despite some probings by Anichebe, the Everton midfield could not find the crucial pass to their forwards, with the Nigerian and substitute Jermaine Beckford left frustrated.
Holden had the ball in the back of the net from Sturridge's classy back-heel but the ball was deemed to have gone out of play, while Sturridge and Elmander could have made it worse for the visitors but their shots were narrowly wide.
The defeat leaves Moyes' team six points above the relegation zone and although his team appear to have the talent to avoid that stress, this display will cause them concern.

Toottenham 2 Bolton 1

Substitute Niko Kranjcar's injury-time thunderbolt gave Tottenham a dramatic win over Bolton.
Rafael van der Vaart put the hosts ahead from the the penalty spot after a Kevin Davies handball.
The Dutchman then missed a retaken second spot-kick, before the Trotters hit back when Daniel Sturridge's shot squirmed under Heurelho Gomes.
Jermaine Jenas's free-kick hit the post as Spurs pressed and Kranjcar sealed the win with a fearsome 25-yard strike.

It was a vital and timely contribution from the Croatian midfielder, who struck just as the game, and with it Tottenham's Champions League aspirations, seemed to be slipping from their grasp.
Instead, the win moves Spurs level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea, who play Liverpool on Sunday, and seals a second gritty victory in four days, reviving a season that appeared to be wobbling.
A game that ended in high drama also began in extraordinary fashion, with Van der Vaart stepping up to take three penalty kicks three times in as many minutes.
The first was awarded in the fourth minute after Jussi Jaaskelainen parried Michael Dawson's header straight to Vedran Corluka, whose prod towards goal was stopped by the arm of Kevin Davies.
The Bolton players were incensed by the decision but referee Mark Clattenburg waved away the protests and Van der Vaart stepped up to unerringly place his 12th goal of the season into the top left corner.
Moments later, Spurs were awarded a second spot-kick when Aaron Lennon jinked past Sam Ricketts before going down under the defender's challenge.
The ice cool Van der Vaart placed the kick in exactly the same place and beat Jaaskelainen again but Clattenburg ordered a retake for encroachment, with replays showing that Jermain Defoe and Wilson Palacios had strayed into the area before the ball was struck.
The setback seemed to shake Van der Vaart, who stepped up for a third time with the pressure building and aimed for the top-left corner again, only to see his kick fly well wide.
It was a deflating end to the drama for the hosts and they appeared ruffled, with Bolton going close to a leveller when Elmander rattled the bar with a header from Matt Taylor's cross.
On-loan striker Sturridge, making his first start, caused the Spurs defence problems throughout and he fired into the side netting after sidestepping Dawson.
Tottenham's England strike duo of Peter Crouch and Defoe would have done little to impress to the watching England manager Fabio Capello in this game.
The closest Defoe came to his first Premier League goal of the season was a scuffed effort over the bar while Crouch was twice given a glimpse of goal but was denied by good defensive challenges, from Ricketts and Paul Robinson, when he hesitated before getting a shot away.
Just before half-time, Clattenburg awarded Spurs a penalty for the third time after a handball in the area but he reneged after realising that the linesman had flagged Crouch offside in the build-up.
Bolton continued to look dangerous after the break and they levelled when the impressive Mark Davies burst through midfield and slipped the ball to Sturridge, whose shot from the edge of the area slipped under Gomes in a moment the Brazilian goalkeeper will certainly not be replaying to his grandchildren.
Mark Clattenburg then controversially resisted the temptation to award another penalty - instead booking Gary Cahill for simulation after he went down under Benoit Assou-Ekotto's challenge in the box, although replays suggested there was contact.

The scare briefly roused Spurs and they went close to regaining their lead when a curling Jermaine Jenas free-kick slammed against the upright, before Steven Pienaar was denied by a brilliant close-range stop from Jaaskelainen.
But the expected onslaught from the home side failed to materialise and Bolton's diligent defence coped well with the home side's laboured attacks and looked set to end a run of five straight away defeats.
Two minutes of injury time had already elapsed when Roman Pavlyuchenko laid the ball to Kranjcar 30 yards from goal, and the Croat cut past Zat Knight and hammered the ball just out of Jaaskelainen's reach and into the roof of the net.

Bolton sign Sturridge from Chelsea

Bolton have clinched the loan signing of Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea.
The 21-year-old striker has moved to the Reebok for the remainder of the campaign.
“I spoke with the manager and he outlined what he hopes to achieve and his plans,” said Sturridge.
“It was an easy decision to sign for Bolton Wanderers and I'm looking forward to linking up with the squad on Tuesday."
Bolton boss Owen Coyle added: "I'm really pleased to have Daniel with us.
"He's a terrific young talent and one of the most exciting strikers in the country. We're all looking forward to working with him.

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