Stelios Giannakopoulos and Ivan Campo were the biggest causalities as Gary Megson started his summer clear out at the Reebok by releasing six players.

Iranian international Andranik Teimourian is also now looking for a new club as are youngsters Mark Ellis, Johann Smith and Les Thompson.

Greek international Stelios (pictured) has been a key member of the Bolton squad since being signed from Olympiacos in 2003.

Campo joined the Trotters initially on loan from Real Madrid back in 2002 before eventually carving out a six year career at the club.

While Andranik established himself as a crowd favourite at Botlon despite always being on the fringes of first team action.

"Ivan, Stelios and Andranik have all done well for Bolton Wanderers and I'd like to express my gratitude to them. It's time for them to move on and I wish them all the best," said Megson.

However, Megson added that he was hoping to persuade long serving duo Jussi Jaaskelainen and Ricardo Gardner to sign new deals.

Both players will be out of contract in July and Megson has offered them new terms, with James Sinclair and Ian Walker also getting contract offers.

"Jussi and Ricardo have both been excellent servants and are still very much part of my future plans for this football club. Hopefully, we can get them secured on new deals as soon as possible," said Megson.

Seán Fay / Eurosport