Bolton Wanderers' return to the Championship has sparked excitement among fans, with former player Alan Hutton weighing in on the team's chances. Hutton, who played for the Whites on loan in 2013/14, believes consolidation is key for Steven Schumacher's squad.
What happened?
Former Wanderer Alan Hutton has revealed why he loved his stint at the club - and weighed in on what Steven Schumacher's side can expect in the Championship. Hutton joined the Whites on loan during the second half of the 2013/14 campaign and although he only played nine times, the defender became a popular figure among supporters.
Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers
The move helped the Scot re-establish himself in the team at Aston Villa and he went on to spend a further five years at Villa Park before hanging up his boots. Hutton is pleased to see Bolton back in the second tier and insists this season is all about consolidation for Steven Schumacher’s squad.
What comes next?
“I went to Bolton Wanderers out of necessity, in all fairness,” he told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds. “I wasn’t playing for Aston Villa and there was an opportunity to go to Bolton and play regular games, and I wanted to stay fit for Scotland, so it worked for me at that moment.
League standing
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games, recent form LDDWL.
Goals this season
Goals this season: 70 scored, 52 conceded (+18 goal difference).
Title race
Title race: 28 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Hutton is pleased to see Bolton back in the second tier and insists this season is all about consolidation for Steven Schumacher’s squad. “I went to Bolton Wanderers out of necessity, in all fairness,” he told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds. “I wasn’t playing for Aston Villa and there was an opportunity to go to Bolton and play regular games, and I wanted to stay fit for Scotland, so it worked for me at that moment.
Quinton Fortune's thoughts
Quinton Fortune, another ex-Wanderer, shared his thoughts on the Whites’ return to the Championship and the aim this season. Fortune spent the 2006/07 season at Bolton, playing seven times in all competitions as the squad finished seventh in the Premier League.
Bolton's return to the Championship
Bolton Wanderers are back in the Championship after a season in League One, and former players are weighing in on the team's chances. Hutton believes consolidation is key for Steven Schumacher’s squad, and Fortune thinks staying up and looking convincing in the Championship would be a big season for Bolton this year.
