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Sky Bet Championship: Eidur Gudjohnsen 'raring to go' after securing Bolton return

Eidur Gudjohnsen: Left Bolton in 2000 to join Chelsea
Image: Eidur Gudjohnsen: Left Bolton in 2000 to join Chelsea

Eidur Gudjohnsen has told Bolton fans to expect an older and wiser version of the player who first signed for the club in 1998.

The 36-year-old last week signed a deal until the end of the season and returns more than 14 years after his initial two-year stay ended with a move to Chelsea.

He went on to play for three more English clubs in between spells in Spain, France, Greece and - most recently - Belgium.

"When it came up I really didn't think twice about coming here," Gudjohnsen told Sky Sports News HQ. "I've fond memories and I know my surroundings.

"I had a chat with (Bolton manager) Neil Lennon over a cup of coffee and had a good feeling about it. This is the outcome and it's a very pleasant surprise.

"The people here have probably got memories of a young, fresh boy with fresh legs and I can say now it's a more developed payer with slightly older legs but a quicker mind.

"I'd like to think what I lack in the enthusiasm of a young boy I will make up with experience. I'm just raring to go - I feel 19 even though I don't look it."

The first appearance of Gudjohnsen's second spell could come on Saturday against Ipswich - the same opposition the Icelander faced in the Championship play-offs in 2000 the last time he wore a Bolton shirt.

Emile Heskey, meanwhile, remains on trial while Lennon decides whether to offer him a contract.

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