Bolton Wanderers are still waiting for an offer for out-of-favour playmaker Joel Randall, who has not played a minute of competitive football for the club since January 4. The 26-year-old former Peterborough United man spent the second half of last season on loan with Blackpool, making just 10 appearances, and despite returning in good shape over the summer and featuring in a handful of pre-season matches, the Bolton boss Steven Schumacher has admitted that Randall has not convinced him he can be a part of his first-team plans.
What happened?
Randall was not included in the squad for Saturday's goalless draw at QPR and has not played a minute of competitive football for Bolton since January 4. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Blackpool, making just 10 appearances, and despite returning in good shape over the summer and featuring in a handful of pre-season matches, the Bolton boss Steven Schumacher has admitted that Randall has not convinced him he can be a part of his first-team plans.
Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers
The club are still waiting for an offer for Randall, who is likely to be one of several players to leave the club this summer. Schumacher wants at least three new players ahead of the deadline on September 1, including a striker and a winger, and injuries to Ruben Rodrigues, Luca Stephenson and – potentially – Akin Famewo could leave the squad thin for this weekend’s visit of Lincoln City.
What comes next?
Schumacher wants at least three new players ahead of the deadline on September 1, including a striker and a winger, and injuries to Ruben Rodrigues, Luca Stephenson and – potentially – Akin Famewo could leave the squad thin for this weekend’s visit of Lincoln City. The club are still waiting for an offer for Randall, who is likely to be one of several players to leave the club this summer.
