GOAL - Iranian midfielder Andranik Teymourian
may have had minimal time on the pitch since joining Premier League outfit
Bolton Wanderers but the 23 year-old is enjoying his time in England and
aiming for the Champions League.
"I am satisfied with my current situation at Bolton,” he was quoted as
saying by Iran Sports Press.
“I have not played much, but to establish myself in a league that is the
fastest paced in the world, I need time.”
The Armenian-born star accepts the fact that competition for places is
fierce in the upper reaches of the Premier League.
“The player playing in my position, Ivan Campo, has played very well and has
scored some crucial goals. It is in the nature of football that a manager
does not change a winning team. We have had good results and we are
consequently in 4th place and our goal is to play in the Champions League
next year.”
The former Abu Moslem player is not the only one showing patience, the
Bolton boss is helping him adapt.
“Sam Allardyce told me that he is optimistic about my future. He also told
me how at the start of Thierry Henry's career in England, he did not do well
in his first few months, but, with time, he was able to find his best ever
form.
“Allardyce told me to be hopeful for the future and I will give my best
effort so that I can perform well for Bolton. I have a contract here for two
years and have no intention of leaving this club."
The powerful midfielder also reflected in the differences between
professional football in Iran and England.
"Things are so organized here that I cannot even talk about the differences
between here and Iran. When a meeting here is set for 12:01, the meeting
starts at exactly that time."
