"We have tried to buy Anelka several times.
"He is a very talented player. You always assess players with pace and ability to score and he comes into that category, and has done throughout his career.
"Sam (Allardyce) showed great faith in bringing him to Bolton because he had been around a few clubs before that.
"But, for the first time, he seems to be feeling very settled and happy, which is important for a player like Anelka.
"Sam took the risk and it has worked. Bolton are getting their dividends and Anelka seems to have found the right club for himself in terms of enjoying the environment and the training."