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Jamie Proctor doubts Phil Parkinson will change the blueprint which brought him success at Bradford City.
After just missing out on the play-offs at Valley Parade last season, Proctor followed his former boss on a new challenge across the Pennines.
The 24-year-old striker has seen similarities between Parkinson’s approach at Bradford and his first few weeks on the job at Bolton.
But the one thing he expects to be transformed completely is the mentality of the club and its fans, which has been understandably affected after two relegations in four seasons.
“The gaffer has had success in the past and I see no reason why him and the staff will change their approach,” he said.
“He will change the attitude of the club as a whole, get everyone looking in the right direction and get the players positive.
“That’s something he had at Bradford – everyone pulled in the right direction – and that transferred on to the pitch.
“I think he’ll look for a change in mentality and get it feeling positive.”
Parkinson has so far sought players who have experience of League One football, adding Chris Taylor and Mark Beevers before Proctor’s arrival last week.
The striker, who also featured for Fleetwood, Crawley and Preston, believes it is a deliberate ploy to bring different skills into the camp.
“It is very important,” he said. “There are a lot of lads in this side who have played at higher levels, which shows what great players they are.
“But there are things you need in your game at this level and I think the players that the gaffer has brought in shows that.
“I think the experience I have of this league will help me and hopefully that can transfer on to the pitch.”
Wanderers face Mansfield Town tomorrow in what will be their first game back on English soil before facing Tranmere, Crewe, Burnley and Preston in their remaining friendlies.
On the horizon, the season opener against Sheffield United, at which point Proctor believes the team will be hitting their peak fitness.
“Everybody is buzzing for the Sheffield United game,” he added. “I don’t think you could have asked for a better opener, at home against one of the best teams in the league.
“Pre-season is just the build-up and the games are important as you need your fitness – I never look too much into results but we’re going to go out there in every match, get our fitness and establish our style and hopefully come the first game of the season, we’ll be ready to kick on.”
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After just missing out on the play-offs at Valley Parade last season, Proctor followed his former boss on a new challenge across the Pennines.
The 24-year-old striker has seen similarities between Parkinson’s approach at Bradford and his first few weeks on the job at Bolton.
But the one thing he expects to be transformed completely is the mentality of the club and its fans, which has been understandably affected after two relegations in four seasons.
“The gaffer has had success in the past and I see no reason why him and the staff will change their approach,” he said.
“He will change the attitude of the club as a whole, get everyone looking in the right direction and get the players positive.
“That’s something he had at Bradford – everyone pulled in the right direction – and that transferred on to the pitch.
“I think he’ll look for a change in mentality and get it feeling positive.”
Parkinson has so far sought players who have experience of League One football, adding Chris Taylor and Mark Beevers before Proctor’s arrival last week.
The striker, who also featured for Fleetwood, Crawley and Preston, believes it is a deliberate ploy to bring different skills into the camp.
“It is very important,” he said. “There are a lot of lads in this side who have played at higher levels, which shows what great players they are.
“But there are things you need in your game at this level and I think the players that the gaffer has brought in shows that.
“I think the experience I have of this league will help me and hopefully that can transfer on to the pitch.”
Wanderers face Mansfield Town tomorrow in what will be their first game back on English soil before facing Tranmere, Crewe, Burnley and Preston in their remaining friendlies.
On the horizon, the season opener against Sheffield United, at which point Proctor believes the team will be hitting their peak fitness.
“Everybody is buzzing for the Sheffield United game,” he added. “I don’t think you could have asked for a better opener, at home against one of the best teams in the league.
“Pre-season is just the build-up and the games are important as you need your fitness – I never look too much into results but we’re going to go out there in every match, get our fitness and establish our style and hopefully come the first game of the season, we’ll be ready to kick on.”
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