Ricardo Gardner has decided to remain at Bolton after rejecting the chance to move to West Ham.
Bolton full-back decides to stay in Premier League
Ricardo Gardner has decided to remain at Bolton after rejecting the chance to move to West Ham on a free transfer, according to the player's representative.
Gardner had appeared set to make the switch to Upton Park, where he would have been reunited with former Trotters boss Sam Allardyce.
His agent, Phil Graham, admits he did consider joining the Hammers but ultimately felt that he would be better off staying in the Premier League with Bolton.
The 32-year-old appeared on the Premier League's list of released players published on Thursday as his contract at the Reebok Stadium had expired.
Tempting
But the Jamaican is now expected to agree a short-term deal offered to him by Wanderers.
"It was very tempting for Ricardo to go and play for Sam, as a former manager, and one he enjoyed a lot of success with," Graham told the
Bolton News.
"But he didn't particularly want to relocate, and his family certainly didn't want to relocate.
"He loves the club and the town, and wants to see his career out at Bolton, and more importantly in the Premier League."
