Bolton signs Elmander

Kelvin · 27th June 2008, 17:45

Bolton have completed the signing of Toulouse striker Johan Elmander for an undisclosed fee.

The Sweden international, who represented his country at Euro 2008, moves to the Reebok Stadium on a three-year deal.

Elmander, 27, joins Bolton with Norwegian international Daniel Braaten moving in the other direction in a cash plus player deal.

And Bolton boss Gary Megson is delighted to have landed his man after chasing Elmander for six months.

"Johan is a player I have admired for a long time," Megson told Bolton's official website.

"He's a player who will get us goals and also create opportunities for his team-mates.

"I am still on the look out for other players to boost the quality of our squad."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...747201,00.html

they have given up the Saha deal then.

Drifter · 27th June 2008, 17:49

Looking like the transfer season as got underway.

Brwned · 27th June 2008, 18:37

Good player, lost a bit of form this year but suits their style perfectly.

Red Pavan · 27th June 2008, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Drifter

Looking like the transfer season as got underway.

More than underway, with Tottenham making three good signings and Manciteh also getting in to the act and now Bolton.

When will United get in to the act?

iPete · 27th June 2008, 18:43

Would've wanted to see him in a better team. At least he comes to the prem

Successful · 27th June 2008, 18:47

The capacity he has is absolutely premier top class, but he has failed so many times before and I think this is a guy who need to fit into a group and feel comfortable with where he's staying to perform well. He's got everything it takes to succeed in this league. A mobile target player that takes a massive responsability for the team, good spirit and ability to score a lot of goals. Bolton is a good club for him to start with because of the physical game they play. Eventhough the fee is not official I think it's pretty safe to say he's the 2nd or 3rd most expensive swedish player ever.

Red Pavan · 27th June 2008, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Successful

The capacity he has is absolutely premier top class, but he has failed so many times before and I think this is a guy who need to fit into a group and feel comfortable with where he's staying to perform well. He's got everything it takes to succeed in this league. A mobile target player that takes a massive responsability for the team, good spirit and ability to score a lot of goals. Bolton is a good club for him to start with because of the physical game they play. Eventhough the fee is not official I think it's pretty safe to say he's the 2nd or 3rd most expensive swedish player ever.

How old is this guy anyway?

Spammy · 27th June 2008, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Red Pavan

How old is this guy anyway?

Perhaps if you read the first post.

Red Pavan · 27th June 2008, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Spammy

Perhaps if you read the first post.

(27), he would probably be a very good signing and since Anelka left they hadn't that much quality up front although the cunts stayed up.

Slightly off topic, but Anelka seems to only do well for Bolton, perhaps Bolton should put in a (5 Million Bid in for Anelka), then chelsea will have had it.

Drifter · 27th June 2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Red Pavan

More than underway, with Tottenham making three good signings and Manciteh also getting in to the act and now Bolton.

When will United get in to the act?

No need to panic.I'm sure United have already targeted the players they need.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 27th June 2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Good player, lost a bit of form this year but suits their style perfectly.

Agreed

Successful · 27th June 2008, 19:26

Just out of interest, could someone post his FM stats? I don't have the game but I know how it works. It would be interesting to see how they rate him. To be close to reality he should have high numbers in these departments: Speed, physics, target player (shield the ball?), technique, strenght, team work and some creativity. Post the stats

Makki · 27th June 2008, 19:39

He's shit. Can't pass the ball to save his life.

lao · 27th June 2008, 20:02

Will be great to see Elmander in the premier league! Hopefully he'll impress and move on to at least Pompey/Villa/Everton to get some games in europe as well.

AttackingFlair · 27th June 2008, 20:04

Should be a good signing for Bolton.

Lmarco · 27th June 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Good player, lost a bit of form this year but suits their style perfectly.

Exactly what i think, it'll be interesting to see how he adapts to the Premier League.

Brwned · 27th June 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Lmarco

Exactly what i think, it'll be interesting to see how he adapts to the Premier League.

Should do well, has all the attributes to. But I think he needs a partner with pace, or more to the point, Bolton need more pace in general. I think they'll struggle otherwise because there is no way Megson will last until the end of the year, terrible football manager.

Rowem · 27th June 2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Red Pavan

Slightly off topic, but Anelka seems to only do well for Bolton, perhaps Bolton should put in a (5 Million Bid in for Anelka), then chelsea will have had it.

Haha that'd be quality.

Lil Cee · 27th June 2008, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Successful

The capacity he has is absolutely premier top class, but he has failed so many times before and I think this is a guy who need to fit into a group and feel comfortable with where he's staying to perform well. He's got everything it takes to succeed in this league. A mobile target player that takes a massive responsability for the team, good spirit and ability to score a lot of goals. Bolton is a good club for him to start with because of the physical game they play. Eventhough the fee is not official I think it's pretty safe to say he's the 2nd or 3rd most expensive swedish player ever.

he should be a good signing for Bolton as long as they use him properly. and good buisness by them to offload Braaten in the process.

according to Kallstrom, Everton have enquired about him and he seemed genuinely happy that they we're interested in him. he's another swedish player i'd be stoked to watch week in week out in the PL and would be a great compliment to Arteta and Cahill

davisjw · 27th June 2008, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Successful

The capacity he has is absolutely premier top class, but he has failed so many times before and I think this is a guy who need to fit into a group and feel comfortable with where he's staying to perform well. He's got everything it takes to succeed in this league. A mobile target player that takes a massive responsability for the team, good spirit and ability to score a lot of goals. Bolton is a good club for him to start with because of the physical game they play. Eventhough the fee is not official I think it's pretty safe to say he's the 2nd or 3rd most expensive swedish player ever.

Completely agree. Think Bolton will do the world of good for him. I've been following him on the Swedish side for a few years, I think he can make an impression. Bolton has never really upset me, I wouldn't mind seeing them do well. Good signing.

The reason we haven't signed anyone yet is because we really don't need that many people and the people we're after are either still playing in Euro or are probably being courted by other clubs so it'll take time. Rather we take our time then rush it and get a crap player.

Jacob · 28th June 2008, 07:10

Interesting

R.Nilsson7 · 28th June 2008, 07:18

Good player, a bit overpriced though.

Jacob · 28th June 2008, 07:25

overpriced? how do you know the fee, it's supposed to be undisclosed

R.Nilsson7 · 28th June 2008, 07:39

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Originally Posted by Jacob

overpriced? how do you know the fee, it's supposed to be undisclosed

10 million pounds according to various news sites.

cesc's_mullet · 28th June 2008, 09:37

Braaten was a superstar in CM0304

Name Changed · 29th June 2008, 02:29

Good player. I don't know why he bothered signing for Bolton? He's a bit too skillful for them.

Iron Stove · 29th June 2008, 11:35

I rate Elmander. It will be interesting to see how he fares in the PL.

27th June 2008, 17:45	#1 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,338	Bolton signs Elmander Bolton have completed the signing of Toulouse striker Johan Elmander for an undisclosed fee. The Sweden international, who represented his country at Euro 2008, moves to the Reebok Stadium on a three-year deal. Elmander, 27, joins Bolton with Norwegian international Daniel Braaten moving in the other direction in a cash plus player deal. And Bolton boss Gary Megson is delighted to have landed his man after chasing Elmander for six months. "Johan is a player I have admired for a long time," Megson told Bolton's official website. "He's a player who will get us goals and also create opportunities for his team-mates. "I am still on the look out for other players to boost the quality of our squad." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...747201,00.html they have given up the Saha deal then.

27th June 2008, 17:49	#2 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,356	Looking like the transfer season as got underway.

27th June 2008, 18:37	#3 (permalink)
Brwned First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast - Antrim Road/Royal Lodge. http://cbrown564.bebo.com Posts: 7,279	Good player, lost a bit of form this year but suits their style perfectly.

27th June 2008, 18:43	#5 (permalink)
iPete Previously: PeteReDevil Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I....declare...BANKRUPTCYYYY!!! Posts: 1,309	Would've wanted to see him in a better team. At least he comes to the prem

27th June 2008, 18:47	#6 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,942	The capacity he has is absolutely premier top class, but he has failed so many times before and I think this is a guy who need to fit into a group and feel comfortable with where he's staying to perform well. He's got everything it takes to succeed in this league. A mobile target player that takes a massive responsability for the team, good spirit and ability to score a lot of goals. Bolton is a good club for him to start with because of the physical game they play. Eventhough the fee is not official I think it's pretty safe to say he's the 2nd or 3rd most expensive swedish player ever.

27th June 2008, 19:26	#12 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,942	Just out of interest, could someone post his FM stats? I don't have the game but I know how it works. It would be interesting to see how they rate him. To be close to reality he should have high numbers in these departments: Speed, physics, target player (shield the ball?), technique, strenght, team work and some creativity. Post the stats

27th June 2008, 19:39	#13 (permalink)
Makki Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,053	He's shit. Can't pass the ball to save his life.

27th June 2008, 20:02	#14 (permalink)
lao A Real Cock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrounded by Swedish Pussies. Posts: 2,806	Will be great to see Elmander in the premier league! Hopefully he'll impress and move on to at least Pompey/Villa/Everton to get some games in europe as well.

27th June 2008, 20:04	#15 (permalink)
AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,889	Should be a good signing for Bolton.

28th June 2008, 07:10	#21 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I'm here Posts: 12,218	Interesting

28th June 2008, 07:18	#22 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,059	Good player, a bit overpriced though.

28th June 2008, 07:25	#23 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I'm here Posts: 12,218	overpriced? how do you know the fee, it's supposed to be undisclosed

28th June 2008, 09:37	#25 (permalink)
cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,731	Braaten was a superstar in CM0304

29th June 2008, 02:29	#26 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,363	Good player. I don't know why he bothered signing for Bolton? He's a bit too skillful for them.

29th June 2008, 11:35	#27 (permalink)
Iron Stove Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ▲ ► Posts: 1,411	I rate Elmander. It will be interesting to see how he fares in the PL.