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There is a hint of the Peter Beagrie in Bolton Wanderers fans’ assessments of Thibaud Verlinden.

Verlinden is back at Stoke City after half-a-season on loan in League One, gaining a reputation for the ability to beat a full-back… then try to beat him again.

He has scored three goals too and helped create chances for a team which was put together after the season started, when already dealing with a 12-point penalty for going into administration.

The door is now open at Stoke under Michael O’Neill and he could get his first chance at Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Bolton supporters got in touch with their club in their droves when news of his re-call broke to wish him good luck in his next chapter.

Rob Cartridge: Not happy! But there you go, these are the days we live in as a Bolton fan. Good luck lad and thank you!

Tony Henshall: Met the player outside the ground and what a lovely bloke he is. Talent in abundance and will be missed. Good luck to him.

Craig Kershaw: Bit gutted he’s gone. He did well for us. I think Stoke would be silly not to give him a chance, he’s a good, exciting player.

Daniel Bonney: Good player. Best of luck to him. He could end up back in League One next season with Stoke.

Neil James: Bit gutting that. Thought he was excellent. Good luck.

Robert Ruddick: He’s a class player and he has a bright future.

It was always going to happen and I’ve been trying to tell all the kids that he’s not a permanent player of the club and he’s doing what Jack Wilshere, Danny Sturridge and Vladimir Weiss did when they came on loan at Bolton.

Ian Davies: None of us had any idea who he was four months ago. Done well - but there will be others just as good as him knocking about I'm sure. Not sure he's quite ready for the Championship quite yet - but if he keeps progressing he will be.

Gareth Dunn: Needs to learn that sometimes the simple pass is the best option and once you’ve beaten the defender you don’t need to do it again. He’s got the tools to be a good player but his decision making needs to improve.

Jurelle Riverio: From what I’ve seen he’s been the best winger in the league. Assists, goals. Gutted

Mark Relph: Would've loved to keep him. Attacking football at our place is near non-existent. Good luck wherever you go.

Lee Richens: Good Luck Verlinden. Me and kids loved having you at Bolton Wanderers and we hope you return. Fantastic player.

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