Ian Robert Bolton (born 13 July 1953)[1] is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a central defender for Notts County, Lincoln City, Watford and Brentford.
[2] Bolton was born in Leicester[1] and began his career as an apprentice with Birmingham City.
He was described by manager Graham Taylor as the best signing he made and played for Watford, in both midfield and defence, as they climbed from the Fourth Division to the top flight.
[3][4] He moved to Brentford in December 1983, subsequently playing non-league football for Barnet and Kingsbury Town from whom he joined Hayes in 1987.
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