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Tim Ream course of the season, he made a total of 44 appearances, missing two matches, one as an unused substitute against Derby County on September 27, 2014 and one through injury. For the second season in a row, he was named as Bolton's player of the year. Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Ream was linked with a move to Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers, who made a bid for him. However, the bid was rejected. On August 20, 2015, Ream was sold to Fulham, with whom he signed a four-year deal. The move was undisclosed fee and has an option to