In October he admitted as much saying: “A few of the lads, myself included, need to have a look and question themselves over whether they are doing enough. You can maybe afford to carry one player but you cannot afford to carry a handful and it has been different players in different games.”
He is also now a regular member of the England set-up and has created a good link with skipper John Terry, making him a certain choice for Euro 2012 and potentially part of the first choice centre-back pairing instead of Rio Ferdinand. With his involvement in the national side he is surrounded by players on bigger wages, playing in European competitions and fighting for titles, something that even the most die-hard Bolton fan can’t see them doing any time soon. Being surrounded by players with bulging trophy cabinets will be difficult for the 25-year-old, who is approaching his prime and will want to make the most of any opportunity. It is a no-brainer that a player that is capable of great things will want to be playing alongside people that can help him achieve that and his failure to get that this season is affecting him.
With his current contract ending in the summer and Bolton sitting second bottom of the league and suffering serious problems, the chances of Cahill playing for Wanderers next season are less than zero. Where he will end up is still in doubt but he will be playing for a club that can offer him European football because he is a modern-day defender: tough in the tackle and confident on the ball.
And while fans may be shocked to hear this, sorting out Cahill’s future away from the Reebok is best for both parties. The defender’s head has already been turned and as hard as the club tries it will never be able to turn it back. He is set on leaving and while his performances haven’t been terrible, they have been below what we have come to expect from him. So if he is sold in January, for a fee, ironically around £6 million then there will be money for Owen Coyle to spend which could change their season and make them a little more lucky. Then they can knuckle down to try and fight off a shock relegation.
Written by Joshua Robbins for FootballFancast.com. Do you agree that Gary Cahill looks like a man who wants to leave? Comment below or follow me on Twitter @jrobbins1991.
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