Coyle on Sturridge's loan to Bolton.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle was more than happy to grab Danny Sturridge on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season and explained what he thought of the capture. He said:

"I'm absolutely delighted to bring Daniel to the football club until the end of the season. When we were made aware that there was a chance he'd be allowed out on loan then we certainly tried to do everything we could to convince him that this would be the best place for him.

I think he's such an exciting young talent who I believe will have a very positive impact, probably similar to the impact Jack Wilshere had last year, because I believe this is a player who is capable of playing in the Chelsea team, as Jack Wilshere was capable of playing in the Arsenal team.

Sometimes at elite clubs there's a tendency to maybe not quite be convinced because of their youth and everything else, so it gives Daniel the platform to go and show everybody what he has in his locker. He has attributes in abundance and I'm very excited to see him in a Bolton shirt."

The player himself spoke of the deal and is looking forward to having more of a chance to play first team football. He said:

"I'm really happy to come to the club. The manager wanted me to come here to play first-team football, and as soon as he said those words I was straight down the motorway. It was an easy decision for me because at Chelsea I wasn't playing regularly."

I don't think anyone can argue the fact that Sturridge has so much potential to be a top class striker. I think deep down we all knew he was never going to command a regular first team place at the Bridge so it comes as no surprise to me that he has been allowed to leave on loan.

I really really hope that Sturridge does play first team football up there as given the chance I am sure Danny can prove exactly what he can do, which will in turn benefit Bolton and Chelsea in the long term.

Danny I wish you well for the rest of the season.

KTBFFH.