Bolton manager Owen Coyle said it was great to see Tamir Cohen contribute to a special win for the club yesterday.
The Israeli midfielder headed home the winner to allow the Trotters to defeat Arsenal 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday and it was a welcome goal for Cohen who has been dealing with the tragic loss of his father, former Liverpool and Rangers defender Avi.
Coyle said it was great to see Cohen Jnr get some joy in what has been an otherwise depressing season.
"It was very emotional. Tamir's had such a difficult year because he had an operation in the summer and when he came back in pre-season he was slightly behind the lads in terms of fitness," Coyle said.
"By the time he was up and running the lads were flying and he had to be very patient. And then when he was on the brink of coming back his father passed away.
"A week before passing away, Avi had spent a week with us at the training ground and we all got to know him. When you saw Tamir with his team-mates, it was emotional for them as well because they got to know Avi. He was such a lovely man.
"Tamir has had a huge burden of responsibility as the leader of the household. His father was such a big name in his country. But he's trained every day and for him to get that winner, I'm delighted."
