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Fulham 1 — 1 Bolton Wanderers

Wanderers fail to defend single goal lead

• Saturday, November 28, 2009
• Venue: Craven Cottage
• Attendance: 23,554
• Referee: Steve Bennett

• Kevin Davies [2!]
• Gretar Steinsson [23]
• Jonathan Greening [33]
• Ivan Klasnic [35]
• Ricardo Gardner [50]
• Gavin McCann [53]
• Jussi Jaaskelainen [64]
• Jlloyd Samuel [72]
• Damien Duff [75]

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.)



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Rumours, Truth or Half-truths?

The English tradition of speculation and rumours about football players and which club they’re signing continues and will do so until the transfer window closes on September 1st. The media is full of transfer news, rumour and speculation, but the only sure way of finding out the truth is when a player holds up the home shirt of their new club for press photographers, even if it is too big.

Lee Chung–Yong Officially a Wanderer

That said, are you ready for the latest summary of rumours about who to expect at The Reebok?
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Megson to Sell Shittu and McCann to Strengthen Squad?

Despite denial by club officials Gary Megson claims that Danny Shittu and Gavin McCann are currently in negotiations with Portsmouth.

“We’re trying to move the squad forward and get it stronger. We have got 21 outfield players and it is about trying to make that number stronger. Portsmouth will be looking to do that as well, so whether anything happens with Danny and Gav we will have to see.”

There had been rumours that Pompey striker, David Nugent, could be part of the deal. Such talk is reminiscent of being in the school playground swapping Panini stickers. Nugent’s arrival at The Reebok is unlikely but money raised is likely to be put towards a striker for Bolton, maybe Elyaniv Barda.

The Mirror is also reporting the move for the duo to Portsmouth and say that it’s a done deal for £2m. The Mirror goes on to say that pair may make an appearance when Pompey play Birmingham City tonight.

“Bolton have agreed to accept a minimal fee up front with the rest to be paid once Pompey owner Alexandre Gaydamak sells the club.”

Update (August 19, 2009 at 1946)
BWFC24 can confirm that neither Dan Shittu nor Gavin McCann feature in Portsmouth’s starting 11, nor are they on the subs bench at St Andrews Stadium tonight. Looks like The Mirror got it wrong. Are you surprised?