Johan Elmander

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Swedish Johan plays as a forward for Bolton Wanderers having joined in a record £8.2 million deal from French club Toulouse in the Ligue 1 Championship. Elmander has scored eleven goals in 38 games for the Swedish national team, and was chosen to represent his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.

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Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has urged his side to change their playing style to suit the capabilities of record signing Johan Elmander. The 27-year-old Sweden international has netted once in five appearances for the Trotters since his summer move from Toulouse, having also seen his career in England stall due to injury. However, Megson also thinks that Elmander is struggling due to... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson is keeping his fingers crossed that the rest of his international players can follow the examples of Johan Elmander and Danny Shittu. Sweden striker Elmander and Nigeria defender Shittu have both returned to the Reebok Stadium with no fitness problems after their countries were only involved in one round of fixtures during the current international... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson remains confident that record signing Johan Elmander will prove to be a big hit in English football. The 27-year-old Sweden international's start to his Trotters career has been disrupted by a hamstring injury, but Megson has no doubts that the striker will come good when he settles. The Wanderers boss said: "We are hopeful Johan Elmander can go on and do... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers' record signing Johan Elmander is close to a return to action, following several weeks out of action with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old Sweden international has not featured since the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United on August 23, but is poised to return for the Trotters as early as this weekend. Manager Gary Megson told the club's official website: "Whether the Arsenal... [more»]

Livid Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has slammed some of his fringe first-team players who he believes have let the club down in the last few weeks. Megson had hoped that injuries to Johan Elmander and Matt Taylor, along with Gary Cahill's suspension, would give other players the chance to shine. However, since beating Stoke City on the opening day of the campaign, the Trotters have lost... [more»]