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Adam Le Fondre has added his voice to the Wanderers ownership debate, claiming a “horrible situation” has developed for fans and players at the club.
The popular striker, who signed for FC Sydney earlier this season, gave his views on the battle between disgruntled supporters and club owner Ken Anderson in an interview with Sky Sports.
Le Fondre – who has proved a huge hit in Australia with 11 goals in 14 games for his new club – hopes a swift solution can be found.
"There was only really the one time I experienced a problem, when we had the strike over the late payment,” said the 32-year-old, referring to the pre-season friendly at St Mirren in July which was cancelled after players refused to play because of unpaid bonuses.
“But I still speak to a few of the boys and obviously I can sympathise with what's happening.
"It's a horrible situation for the fans and the players. I am sure the chairman doesn't want to be putting the club through the mire. You'd hope he'd have the best interests of the club at heart and the club can find a new owner who will put the money in that the club needs."
Le Fondre became the fastest man to reach double figures in the A-League’s history and says other players have contacted him about his experience on the other side of the world.
Another former Wanderer, Jem Karacan, also looks set to move to Australia with the Central Coast Mariners.
FC Sydney currently sit third, four points behind leaders Perth Glory, and Le Fondre says the pursuit of trophies was one of the reasons he requested to have the remainder of his Bolton deal nullified back in August to facilitate a three-year contract.
"There are a few boys I have played with over the years who are telling me that it looks amazing and asking me what it's like," he said. "There have been tentative enquiries and it's something I'd recommend to anyone. If you're brave enough then it's a great opportunity for anyone.
"I saw this an opportunity to branch out and sort of rebrand myself and reinvent myself on the other side of the world. I felt like I had accomplished everything I needed in England. I have always been a player who wants to play games and I'd had a couple of seasons as an infrequent starter. It just felt the right opportunity at the right time.
"To see what I accomplished in the English game, having set out at Stockport, it's what dreams are made of. I did it the hard way working my way up and I didn't want to go all the way back down, if I am honest.
"I was playing for a Bolton team that stayed up on the last day of the season so you have to be realistic in terms of your ambitions and your goals. I just felt that coming here to Australia was a chance to win things. There are not many trophies that you can play for in England so that is one of the main things I am here for, the silverware."
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The popular striker, who signed for FC Sydney earlier this season, gave his views on the battle between disgruntled supporters and club owner Ken Anderson in an interview with Sky Sports.
Le Fondre – who has proved a huge hit in Australia with 11 goals in 14 games for his new club – hopes a swift solution can be found.
"There was only really the one time I experienced a problem, when we had the strike over the late payment,” said the 32-year-old, referring to the pre-season friendly at St Mirren in July which was cancelled after players refused to play because of unpaid bonuses.
“But I still speak to a few of the boys and obviously I can sympathise with what's happening.
"It's a horrible situation for the fans and the players. I am sure the chairman doesn't want to be putting the club through the mire. You'd hope he'd have the best interests of the club at heart and the club can find a new owner who will put the money in that the club needs."
Le Fondre became the fastest man to reach double figures in the A-League’s history and says other players have contacted him about his experience on the other side of the world.
Another former Wanderer, Jem Karacan, also looks set to move to Australia with the Central Coast Mariners.
FC Sydney currently sit third, four points behind leaders Perth Glory, and Le Fondre says the pursuit of trophies was one of the reasons he requested to have the remainder of his Bolton deal nullified back in August to facilitate a three-year contract.
"There are a few boys I have played with over the years who are telling me that it looks amazing and asking me what it's like," he said. "There have been tentative enquiries and it's something I'd recommend to anyone. If you're brave enough then it's a great opportunity for anyone.
"I saw this an opportunity to branch out and sort of rebrand myself and reinvent myself on the other side of the world. I felt like I had accomplished everything I needed in England. I have always been a player who wants to play games and I'd had a couple of seasons as an infrequent starter. It just felt the right opportunity at the right time.
"To see what I accomplished in the English game, having set out at Stockport, it's what dreams are made of. I did it the hard way working my way up and I didn't want to go all the way back down, if I am honest.
"I was playing for a Bolton team that stayed up on the last day of the season so you have to be realistic in terms of your ambitions and your goals. I just felt that coming here to Australia was a chance to win things. There are not many trophies that you can play for in England so that is one of the main things I am here for, the silverware."
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