Fairly unexpectedly, Trebor Mahtal left Turkey with his stock high and made the short trip over to Athens to take control of his third club in less than two years.
EuroTrip | Part 4 | An Unexpected Opportunity
EuroTrip | Part 3 | Surprisingly Competitive
Trebor Mahtal already installed as one of Ískenderunspor fans' favoured personnel. He now faced the significant challenge of strengthening the squad to compete in the second tier of Turkish football.
EuroTrip | Part 2 | Stepping In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great
After just three months managing in Sweden, Trebor Mahtal's stock was apparently on the rise as third-tier Turkish club Ískenderunspor lured him to the far east of Europe. The Zambian manager enjoyed a 16-fold wage increase as his new side paid him a relatively princely £250 a week.
EuroTrip | Part 1 | Finding A First Club
Unemployed wannabe manager Trebor Mahtal put together a CV and began circulating his name with club owners across Europe. He was happy to work anywhere in Europe, with the twist being he didn't want to manage in Europe's leading eight leagues (England, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain) or Russia.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 7 | Jay-Jay Okocha Arena
The Trebor Mahtal dynasty at Bolton Wanderers was in full flow as the Zambian manager led Bolton Wanderers to three consecutive Premier League titles. But all eyes were on another African legend ahead of the manager's seventh season in charge.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 6 | Favouring All-Out Attack
Trebor Mahtal had well and truly rewritten Bolton Wanderers history as, four years on from the departure of Big Sam Allardyce, he led the Trotters to their maiden English title. But he wasn't content with that, as he eyed up defending the title and improving their European form.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 5 | Strengthening The Core
Bolton Wanderers pushed Chelsea all the way in Trebor Mahtal's third season at the club, only missing out on their maiden English title on goal difference. And Mahtal was convinced that, with the right signings and a little more attacking intent, he could push beyond England's big boys.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 4 | Jääskeläinen Inspires Record-Breaking Defence
A historic season at Reebok Stadium saw Bolton Wanderers tie their all-time record league finish and reach a first European Final. So things were on the up for Trebor Mahtal as he usurped Big Sam Allardyce's achievements within two seasons.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 3 | Historic Cup Final
Trebor Mahtal had successfully stepped into the shoes of Big Sam as he led Bolton Wanderers to European qualification and a UEFA Cup semi-final run. But a big summer lay ahead as he looked to refresh his playing squad.
Rewriting Bolton History | Part 2 | European Nights At The Reebok
Picking up the pieces after Big Sam Allardyce's Bolton Wanderers departure was never going to be easy. But Trebor Mahtal had made a pretty decent stab at it, leading The Trotters into the top half of the Premier League after five months in charge.
