Chelsea striker Anelka: Allardyce rescued my career
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka admits he's grateful to Sam Allardyce for rescuing his career by signing him for Bolton Wanderers.
Anelka revived his career and reputation at the Reebok before moving to Chelsea two years ago.
"I think I showed who I really was at Bolton," he told the News of the World. "I tried my best, like I always do on the pitch, but I learned it was a good idea to have a good relationship with everybody.
"I have a lot to be grateful to Sam Allardyce. I had a good relationship with him. It was a bit strange for me because of their style of play.
"There was a lot of ball in the air so it was hard for me at first but I managed to enjoy it and perform.
"Bolton helped improve my all-round game.
"It taught me to be stronger in my head and adapt. I learned how to play the Bolton way and I think it showed to people I could be flexible.
"I did enough and after all those years after Madrid, striving to find a big club, the opportunity came to join Chelsea and, yes, now I feel I have found a home."
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| Bolton Wanderers | Wigan Athletic | 1 - 2 | 15:00 |
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| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 25 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 58 |
| Manchester City | 24 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 57 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 53 |
| Arsenal | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 43 |
| Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 43 |
| Newcastle United | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
| Liverpool | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 39 |
| Norwich City | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 35 |
| Sunderland | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 33 |
| Everton | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 33 |
| Swansea City | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | -4 | 30 |
| Fulham | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 30 |
| Stoke City | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -14 | 30 |
| Aston Villa | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 26 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -17 | 21 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -17 | 21 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -19 | 21 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | -22 | 20 |
| Wigan Athletic | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -27 | 19 |
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