Bolton Wanderers Secure Season-Long Loan Deal for Ryan Hardie
Bolton Wanderers have strengthened their squad with the season-long loan of Wrexham striker Ryan Hardie. The 29-year-old Scottish frontman joins the newly-promoted League One side to regain first-team football experience.
Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson has expressed his wish for Hardie to succeed at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, stating, "We wish Ryan all the best at Bolton. He had a disrupted loan last season and it's important he gets back to playing first-team football this season."
What comes next?
Hardie's loan move comes as Bolton Wanderers look to build on their promotion to the Championship last season. The team currently sits 28 points behind leaders Lincoln in the League One table, with 70 goals scored and 52 conceded this season.
As of August 11, 2026, Bolton Wanderers stand 5th in League One, with 75 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDDWL. The team's promotion to the Championship last season marked their return to the second tier for the first time since 2019.
Hardie's loan deal is a significant addition to Bolton Wanderers' squad, and fans will be eager to see how the Scottish striker performs in the upcoming season. With his experience and skills, Hardie is likely to make a positive impact on the team's performance.
Background
Hardie joined Wrexham from Plymouth Argyle last summer and scored one goal in 10 appearances before ending last season on loan at Huddersfield Town. He made two starts and four substitute appearances in the league for the Reds, with his only goal coming in the 3-2 win at Preston North End in the League Cup second round last August. After joining Huddersfield for a temporary stint in the January transfer window, Hardie scored twice in six appearances for the Terriers, but had his season curtailed by injury in March. Having recovered, however, the Scottish frontman will now head to the Toughsheet Community Stadium to play with the newly-promoted Wanderers.
