- Austin Okocha does not regret failing to win the Premier League trophy
- The Nigerian made his name in English football with Bolton between 2002 and 2006
- Okocha was never able to lift a title with Bolton in his four years there
Football legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha has revealed that he has no regrets not winning the Premier League title during his time at Bolton Wanderers.
In the mid-2000's Bolton were regulars at the top end of the Premier League table with Okocha a main stay in their midfield.
Speaking to Goal.com, the former footballer revealed he was happy to help the club qualify for the Europa League and challenge for European places.
Okocha in action for Bolton. Photo: BBC
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He said: "I have no regrets that I did not the Premier League.
"I would have been regretting my time England if I had not left my legacy, some people are lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time even without playing many games, they won it. But, the most important thing for me is the opportunity that you have.
"I think I maximised my opportunity at Bolton, changing the mindset of the people from when I arrived till the time I left.
"Bolton was one of the relegation candidates when I got there but we took the club to another level and even had the opportunity to play for the first time in the Europa League.
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The Super Eagles legend however admits the club never set out to challenge for the title.
"So when I look back at what I achieved at Bolton, I think it makes me happy because it was never on our agenda to go for the title", he said.
The Super Eagles legend joined Bolton in 2002 on a free transfer from PSG and went on to spend four years at the club.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng