It was his only death Monday afternoon, and it has haunted him.

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But those who have worked alongside the Bolton skipper during his career say the only shock is that it has taken so long for him to be recognised.

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His is a surprise inclusion but it is understood he is unlikely to figure and has only been included to get him involved with the first team again.

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