Okocha Praises Bolton Character

Last updated : 22 November 2004 By Mark Heys
Bolton skipper Jay-Jay Okocha celebrated his return to the side at the weekend as the Wanderers gained a valuable away point at league leaders Chelsea.

Okocha had been out of action for three weeks since aggravating a thigh problem in the game with Newcastle United last month but was able to give 75 minutes during the weekend game at Stamford Bridge.

The Nigerian is wary not to rush back into things too soon and says that his withdrawal from the action fifteen minutes before the final whistle was done so not to bring further problems.

"It hasn't really healed yet and the manager was conscious of that. We said before the game that I should not strain it too much so I was glad to play for 75 minutes." Okocha said

Super Eagles ace Okocha also praised the Wanderers side for their character when coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 thanks to goals from Kevin Davies and Radhi Jaidi.

"It was a fantastic comeback by the team to get a point. There's no doubt that we have a lot of character.

"We were the outsiders at 2-0 down but it doesn't really matter to us if we go six or seven down, we'll push forward to try our best to get something and it paid off."