Bolton striker Robbie Blake rejected Norwich City loan move

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Bolton manager Owen Coyle declared that striker Robbie Blake has rejected a number of loan moves as he wishes to fight for his place at the Reebok Stadium.

The 34-year-old has dropped significantly in the clubs striking pecking order thanks to the loan signing of Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge – who has scored four goals in four matches since arriving at Bolton – but the former Burnley man decided against going out on loan.

Several clubs reportedly enquired about the former Leeds United man, including Championship promotion-challengers Norwich City, but Blake is determined to get back into the Bolton squad, with Coyle also wanting the Middlesbrough-born striker to remain at the club.

Talking to the Bolton News, his manager, Owen Coyle, said: “I didn’t want him going out on loan.

“I made him aware that numerous clubs had asked about him and the biggest one was Norwich.

“Robbie is an integral part of the group and he wants to stay and fight for his place.

“That’s brilliant because he is a big part of what we are doing at the club.

“We have real competition for places in the forward areas. I was delighted with his answer that he wants to stay and battle for his place.

“He is loving his time at Bolton.”