PHIL Parkinson admits the timing of Wanderers’ emergence from transfer embargo could hardly be better as his side face Ipswich Town this afternoon.

News of the EFL’s decision to relax restrictions has been greeted with widespread relief at the Macron but nowhere more so than on the team coach heading for Portman Road.

Parkinson is not expecting a shopping spree now he is allowed to operate unencumbered but could bring in a couple of free agents before the January window to give him more flexibility within his squad.

The Whites boss reckons the mental boost given to his players ahead of today’s game, however, could be worth its weight in gold.

“It is a real weight lifted off our shoulders,” he told The Bolton News. “There had been a stigma attached to the club after being under embargo for such a long time but now that has been removed and we can look ahead.

“It’s another sign that the club is going in the right direction and that it’s ready to move forward.

“Obviously, we’re delighted as a staff and the news has gone down well with the lads as well, it’s a really positive step.”

The Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ Trust also tweeted its congratulations yesterday.

“The Supporters’ Trust would like to congratulate Ken Anderson and Paul Aldridge for getting the transfer embargo lifted.

“Hopefully this could well be the boost the club needs to kick-start our season. Onwards and upwards.”

Wanderers have also been boosted with the news that Sammy Ameobi will return to full training next week, with a view to being included in the squad to face Brentford at home.

The winger has been out of action since pre-season with a knee injury but resumed light training last week and stayed behind yesterday to work with the Under-23s at Lostock.

Will Buckley’s hamstring injury is also not as bad as first feared, with scans showing only minor damage after he limped out of the 1-0 midweek defeat to Sheffield United.