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Bolton's Ryo Miyaichi on Premier League debut: Next time I'll score
The on-loan starlet came on at half-time against Wigan but failed to bring his team level at the DW in a crucial relegation encounter
14 Feb 2012 09:27:00
By Dan Orlowitz
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Bolton newcomer Ryo Miyaichi is targeting a first-team berth and a goalscoring run following his first Premier League appearance.
The 19-year-old, on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season, was eager to share his thoughts about his first 45 minutes of action in England's top flight.
"I was happy to be playing and I found out more about the Premier League," Miyaichi told the club's official website. "But we lost the game so I can't enjoy it too much."
After performing well in a closed practice session, Bolton manager Owen Coyle felt that his new weapon was ready for action, deploying him in place of Martin Petrov as the second half kicked off.
"[Coyle] told me to go and play my football and be confident," Miyaichi recalled. "He wanted me to run at the defenders and take them on, so that was what I tried to do."
Miyaichi's best chance came in the 85th minute, when a well-aimed mid-range shot forced a super-save from Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.
"I could have gotten a goal but the goalkeeper made a good save," the starlet reflected. "If I had scored then everything would be more positive. Next time I'm sure I can score."
The 19-year-old, on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season, was eager to share his thoughts about his first 45 minutes of action in England's top flight.
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"I was happy to be playing and I found out more about the Premier League," Miyaichi told the club's official website. "But we lost the game so I can't enjoy it too much."
After performing well in a closed practice session, Bolton manager Owen Coyle felt that his new weapon was ready for action, deploying him in place of Martin Petrov as the second half kicked off.
"[Coyle] told me to go and play my football and be confident," Miyaichi recalled. "He wanted me to run at the defenders and take them on, so that was what I tried to do."
Miyaichi's best chance came in the 85th minute, when a well-aimed mid-range shot forced a super-save from Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.
"I could have gotten a goal but the goalkeeper made a good save," the starlet reflected. "If I had scored then everything would be more positive. Next time I'm sure I can score."
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