Ex-Millwall man Trotter will hit the ground running says manager Freedman

Dougie Freedman believes Liam Trotter will benefit from his “try before you buy” spell at Wanderers.

The midfielder has signed a three-year deal from Millwall, which will kick in at the end of June.

It follows a three-month loan at the Reebok in which he made consistent improvement during his 16 appearances, scoring one goal.

And Freedman reckons the familiarity Trotter now has with the club should stand him in good stead when he returns to start his career after the summer.

“Liam fits the bill for what we’re looking to do here,” he told the club. “He’s at the right age and has the right attitude, to want to come and play for this football club.

“During his time on loan he showed that he is capable of playing in a number of positions in our midfield and for me continued to improve as the games went on.

“Because of the loan, he knows the set-up and the way we like to work. He is someone we’ve been after for a while and it is pleasing to have another player in through the door at this stage.”

Trotter will be joined at Wanderers by former flat-mate Liam Feeney, who is understood to have agreed terms to move on a free transfer from Millwall this summer.

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He's desperate to talk this signing up. We all know he's going to be awful.

To say he has the right attitude is like saying Sam Allardyce has a balanced diet.

He is going to hit the ground running !!!! Just very slowly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

doffcocker wrote:To say he has the right attitude is like saying Sam Allardyce has a balanced diet.

In fairness you've no idea what his attitude is like.

bwfc1874 wrote:

doffcocker wrote:To say he has the right attitude is like saying Sam Allardyce has a balanced diet.

In fairness you've no idea what his attitude is like.

In fairness, I've seen most matches that he's played and he's been an embarrassment.

I've not seen a Bolton player put less effort in for a long time. And if a player doesn't look interested during a loan spell with a potential permanent deal at the end of it, God knows what he'll look like with a three year contract under his belt.

I predict he'll hit the ground wobbling.   

He started poorly and nervously but his last few games he was solid and accurate in what he does. Good signing in my opinion.

doffcocker wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:

doffcocker wrote:To say he has the right attitude is like saying Sam Allardyce has a balanced diet.

In fairness you've no idea what his attitude is like.

In fairness, I've seen most matches that he's played and he's been an embarrassment.

I've not seen a Bolton player put less effort in for a long time. And if a player doesn't look interested during a loan spell with a potential permanent deal at the end of it, God knows what he'll look like with a three year contract under his belt.

That's fair enough and it's your opinion, I know what you mean when I've seen him he does come across as lazy. My point is you can see him play as many games as you want, but body language on the pitch is not always an accurate reflection of somebodies attitude.

Good example if Beckford, he often gets labelled as one that doesn't care, flash and lazy. But I think his attitude has been excellent since he's been here, seems hungry for success and to get his career back on track.