Ngog targeting immediate return to Premier League with Bolton

By Tom Rhodes | GOAL.com – Wed, Sep 12, 2012 3:24 AM SGT

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David Ngog is targeting an immediate return back to the Premier League with Bolton Wanderers this season.

The Trotters suffered relegation to the Championship at the end of last season after participating in 12 consecutive seasons in the English top-flight.

Ngog, who managed just three goals in 33 appearances since joining the club for £3 million from Liverpool last summer, has yet to have his first taste of Championship football due to an injury picked up during pre-season but will be available this weekend.

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He told Bolton News: “No game is easy but we know we have to try and get results.”

“My target, like everyone's, is to get promoted. We have the potential to do it.”

“There are a few other teams involved as well but our squad is as good as anyone's.”

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