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Bolton boss Megson: Elmander better next season

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has no complaints with record signing Johan Elmander.

The big Swede has managed just five goals in his first Premiership season, but Megson insists: "He's got a great deal of quality.

"But we are still a team in transition. Maybe he's joined us a year too early from his own point of view.

"He's never been a massive goalscorer throughout his career but that's not to say I'm not disappointed for him. I'd hope and pray that he does finish with a few goals because as a centre forward, he'll be judged by that. But from the club's point of view, we are happy with him.

"If you look at his workrate and the effort he is putting in - his contribution to what we do - more often than not we win games when he is in the side."

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