Parkinson Is So Fond Of His Ace Super-sub

Alfie leveller ‘just like Van Basten’.

- Steven Chicken

BOLTON boss Phil Parkinson compared substitute Adam Le Fondre’s wonder strike to one of an old Dutch master after seeing his side come from behind to earn a vital point against in-form Fulham.

Despite their lowly position, Bolton have lost just once at home since September, and put in a very creditable performance to earn a point against one of the Championship’s most devastating attacking sides.

Matt Targett gave the Bees an early lead with his first senior goal, but Le Fondre struck an incredible half-volley from a bouncing long ball to draw Bolton level.

“It’s Van Basten-esque in the way he’s hit it,” said Parkison. “That goal was earned from the training ground – and not just his goal but his all-round play. He got on, gave the team a lift, and obviously I’m delighted with it.

“I’ve spoken to him quite a bit during the season that we need him, if he is a sub, to give us a lift. He’s got the record for Premier League goals off the bench when he was at Reading.