BOLTON WANDERERS Football Club have issued the following statement in relation to the Quest enquiry:

Bolton Wanderers are pleased to receive the news that the Quest enquiry has exonerated the club and officials still employed by the club in its extensive enquiry into transfers and illegal payments.

We have cooperated fully with the enquiry team and are now prepared to share the findings of our own independent internal enquiry to help conclude the matter.

We have always maintained that the club has acted in a professional and responsible manner and feel this closes a very difficult chapter.

The club will make no further statements on this matter.