Tunisian Ace Hopes To Repay Wanderers

Last updated : 03 November 2004 By Mark Heys
In form defender Radhi Jaidi is aiming to pay back the faith that Bolton Wanderers have shown in him by making the Trotters the last club of his career.

The Tunisian stopper was recruited from Esperance de Tunis during the summer and has put together a string of fine performances during his early days in England which have seen him form a formidable partnership with Bruno N'Gotty in the heart of the Wanderers defence.

Jaidi has undoubtedly forced people to sit up and take notice of his autumn form but he says that his main priority is to further prove himself to everyone at the Reebok Stadium.

"I still haven't proved myself here at Bolton yet, and I love the club. I want to give back to the club that have shown faith in me and, as I am in the latter stages of my career, I don't see why I can't end my career here. I am not thinking about other clubs.

The African defender was quick to heap praise on the Wanderers Assistant boss Phil Brown, a man whom he feels has contributed to his early success in England more than anyone.

"Above everything I am here to learn. I have already learnt a lot since I've been here from Phil Brown and Sam Allardyce, especially Phil Brown who's taught me a lot of defensive things that I can use in this league.

"It's [Bolton] the ideal place to come to because it's a well-balanced city. There is not too much of anything, there's just everything you need. It's just right."