Widely regarded as Bolton’s greatest player, the former Nigeria international dazzled despite not winning major trophies, with his closest success coming in the 2003–04 League Cup final loss to Middlesbrough.
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He helped Bolton avoid relegation in his debut season and played a key role in their sixth-place finish in 2004–05.
Speaking on The Overlap, Wright said Okocha’s impact and natural ability deserved far greater recognition among Premier League greats.
“Jay-Jay Okocha,” Wright said.
“He should have got much more love. Bolton!”