Bolton Recall Loan Ranger Niven

Last updated : 10 February 2004 By Mark Heys
Bolton Wanderers have recalled midfielder Derek Niven from his loan spell with Chesterfield following an injury crisis which has limited the Trotters options in midfield.


Both Stelios Giannakopoulos and Per Frandsen are currently struggling to shake off recent injuries whilst Jay-Jay Okocha is still away on international duty leaving manager Sam Allardyce no choice but the recall the 20-year old Scot Niven back to the Reebok Stadium.

The former Raith Rovers player had been enjoying a fruitful spell with Roy McFarland's Spirietes side after helping them nearer to safety in the Second Division and made 10 appearances in two months at Saltergate.