MICHAEL Ricketts may be thrilled with his move to a so-called bigger club.

His criticism of the Bolton players and the facilities at the Reebok, however, are totally unjustified and only serve to confirm that Bolton will be better off without him.

To further suggest that the players, which include World Cup stars Djorkaeff and Okocha, do not have a winning mentality, will certainly motivate the team to let their football do the talking on May 11 when Middlesbrough visit the Reebok for the last game of the season.

Hilary Hodgkinson

Chorley Road

Blackrod