After failing our fans miserably last November (a bit like Megson) BWFC24 is making a comeback (a bit like Coyle).
With Owen Coyle at the club’s helm the future for The Trotters looks somewhat brighter than it did a year ago. The same can be said for BWFC24 too (apart from the Coyle bit). Stay tuned as we’ll be getting back on track over the next few days.
Bolton Wanderers desperately needed a win and a trip to Craven Cottage could have (should have) been a perfect opportunity to earn 3 valuable points.
Early signs of pressure which almost gave Fulham the lead were well defended — just. A prime example was Gretar Steinsson’s save off the line. I’m not even sure how he saved the point blank shot (I bet he’s not either) but nonetheless he made the save and that is what is important. Matt Taylor and Gavin McCann also defended well and are worthy of an honourable mention. (Come to think of it the whole squad deserve an honourable mention seeming they have to serve under the mismanagement of Gary Megson.)
A distinctly mediocre first half gave the visitors the lead which in turn led to a lively second half in which more goals seemed inevitable.
With the beginnings of an unenviable run of defeats Bolton manager, Gary Megson, decided that a change of tactics would be enough to take on local rivals Blackburn Rovers with a 4-4-2 formation that saw Johan Elmander and Kevin Daives up front.
Sadly former Bolton player and manager, Sam Allardyce, was absent due to health concerns. Sam followed his doctor’s orders to take a break from the stresses of being BRFC’s boss and left Neil McDonald at the helm.
Bolton rarely put Blackburn under pressure during open play and Rovers’ goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, was only employed to gather lacklustre shots and wayward passes. Only Matt Taylor produced a couple of fine saves from Robinson. Matt also came close to scoring early on but could not find space to take a shot as Gavin McCann’s long pass fell awkwardly. Despite the defeat both Taylor and McCann were instrumental in giving the Reebok faithful hope.
Looking a recent results against Aston Villa a trip to Villa Park was bound to be a tricky challenge. Bolton’s last two trips to Villa Park had ended in heavy defeats and The Wanderers had not won there since New Year’s Day 2003.
Sorry we cannot bring you a full match report for this match but here are highlights…
Full match report on the Bolton Wanderers official website
Full match report on Aston Villa’s official website
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