Holdsworth group takes over Bolton

A consortium led by former striker Dean Holdsworth has completed its takeover of Bolton Wanderers. The High Court granted a 14-day extension of a winding-up order against the struggling Championship club this week, giving owner Eddie Davies time to ratify a deal to sell his majority stake to Sports Shield Group and Inner Circle. Holdsworth will now join the club’s board of directors, with Davies named honorary president in recognition of his work. Bolton announced debts of £172.9million last year and are bottom of the Championship with 10 points from safety ahead of Saturday’s clash with Preston North End.