Former Bolton manager Sam Alladyce revealed that some of Blackburn’s players played against Chelsea despite showing some symptoms of Swine Flu. Big Sam is concerned about the virus but The Wanderers’ current manager is not perturbed by an apparent outbreak at The Reebok Stadium.
There have been a number of rumours about BWFC this week and Gary Megson has spoken out to confirm one and dismiss others.
Gary Megson has denied the recent rumour about his hopes to sign Newcastle United’s striker, Alan Smith for Bolton Wanderers. He told the Bolton News,
“I’m an admirer of Alan Smith, he’s a terrific player, but there’s been nothing because the transfer window is closed. I don’t know where all these things come from, but it’s not here.”
Camel Meriem has been invited to join The Wanderers for a trial. As Megson explains Camel may be a short–term replacement for Sean Davis who is currently recovering from a knee operation.
“[Meriem] He’s out of contract, so we’ll just have a look because we’re in a situation with what has happened with Sean [Davis] where we could do with another body in there if it can be done.
“We’re not saying we’re going to do anything but he’ll come over, all being well, and spend a few days training with us.”
A roundup of news about Bolton Wanderers players who have been on international duty this week.
Bolton’s Lee Chong–yong assisted Ki Sung-yong in getting on the score sheet in the friendly against Senegal in Seoul. Celtic’s Sung–yong took South Korea ahead with a shot from 20 metres a few minutes before half–time. Oh Beom-seok scored the second goal in the 80th minute.
South Korea have already qualified for the 2010 World Cup and this friendly extends their unbeaten record to 26 games.
Oman failed to continue with their unbeaten qualification campaign for the 2011 Asian Cup. The Socceroos went ahead in the 75th courtesy of Everton’s Tim Cahill to give Australia their first win in the qualifying rounds of the Asian Cup.
Apart from the single goal Bolton’s Ali Al–Habsi and his defence fought well to put a stop to the Soccoroos’ advances and Oman ruled the first half which led to Oman’s coach, Claude Le Roy, to comment:
“I’m very disappointed, but this team of Oman, we know we aren’t the best team in the world, but this team has a fantastic spirit, with very loyal people.”
Oman and Australia meet again next month at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Muscat, Oman. It may be a crucial game as both teams are on 4 points in Group B of the Asian Cup qualification the finals of which are to be held in Qatar in 2011.
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A brief summary of each Bolton Wanderers player who has been on international duty this weekend.
Fabrice Muamba came on for Peterborough United’s Danny Rose with 20 minutes to go. Unfortunately Muamba’s most notable contribution seems to be that he may have injured Micah Richards when he collided with the Manchester City defender.
Finland’s win would be in vain as they cannot qualify for The 2010 World Cup. Finland face Germany next, who qualified for the World Cup in South Africa following their win against Russia. Finland are destined to come third in the group but perhaps a win at Hamburg will earn them some pride.
Welsh international Sam Ricketts missed this fixture as he has a ankle injury it is unlikely that he will play for Wales in their last qualifier match against Liechtenstein. Like Finland, Wales have failed to qualify for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
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