{
  "id": 6401485,
  "title": "Bolton need to turn performances into points",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/bolton-need-to-turn-performances-into-points",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T09:20:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bolton-turn-performances-points-090520321.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bolton Wanderers have found themselves in the relegation zone after suffering four consecutive defeats and conceding 10 goals in their last three games. Despite these results, the team has demonstrated fearlessness and bravery against some of the Championship's stronger sides, playing with real courage. However, their efforts have not translated into points so far. The recent defeat by West Ham exemplifies this, as Bolton took the lead but was pegged back just four minutes after going 2-1 ahead. The win came from a weak effort late on, with the winner somehow beating debutant Gavin Bazunu at his near post. Although Bazunu showed improvement on his debut compared to his previous performances, there were still moments of concentration lapses. Bolton's success in turning their performances into points will be crucial, especially in the upcoming game against Cardiff, as both teams are in similar positions.",
  "summary": "Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on yet another solid performance from Bolton Wanderers that ends in defeat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}