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BBC Pundit Mark Lawrenson Shares His Opinion of Bolton

“I think Gary Megson has done a decent job at Bolton”

That is how BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson starts his appraisal of Bolton Wanderers ahead of the start of the Premier League season. Lawro gives praise to Kevin Davies and concludes that Bolton will be fine, meaning that they won’t get relegated.

Watch ‘Lawro on Bolton’ on the BBC Sport website.

Former Wanderer, Phil Brown, might not like what he has to say about Hull City — ultimately Lawro predicts relegation for The Tigers along with Burnley who are also managed by an ex–Wanderer, Owen Coyle.

Meanwhile he give ex-Wanderer Sam Allardyce some praise for what he did at Bolton and implies that Blackburn Rovers will flourish under his management.

Do you think Lawrenson’s comments are fair? Share your thoughts below.

Burnden Aces at The Reebok

This coming Saturday is set to be best pre-season friendly (and fun day) ever, in my opinion. Not only do Bolton Wanderers take on Scottish Premier League side Hibernian Football Club at The Reebok Stadium but there is a ‘Legends Match’ too.

Bolton Wanderers verses Hibernian is being billed as Jussi Jaaskelainen’s testimonial. The idea of having a testimonial match for Jaaskelainen was not because he is leaving and hanging up his boots. It is more of a celebration of Jussi’s service to the club after joining The Whites in 1997. The celebrations will continue into the evening with dinner being served in the Premier Suite. You can join Jussi, team–mates and former BWFC squad member for dinner for just £82.50.

When it was announced that Hibernian Football Club were to play at The Reebok Jussi told the Bolton News website;

“I am extremely proud of what I have achieved at Bolton Wanderers and it has been tremendous to represent this club for as long as I have done.”

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Phil Brown Happy At Hull

Former Bolton Wanderer player and coach has commented about the speculation that he might return to The Reebok:

“It’s perhaps inevitable to be linked, but I am very happy with the job I’m doing here. It’s flattering to say the very least. It’s always nice to get linked with another job, let alone a Premier League job.

“But I have a massive job on my hands at Hull City now.”

The Wanderers do have Archie Knox at the helm for now but are looking for a long-term replacement for Sammy Lee who left earlier in the week.

Faye Happy To Be A Magpie

Former Wanderer, Abdoulaye Faye, has expressed his happiness at St. James’ Park and claims that other clubs were interested in signing him too but chose Newcastle United to be with former boss, Big Sam Allardyce.

Here is what Faye had to say:

“I had offers from other clubs, it wasn’t just Newcastle. Manchester City, Everton and Wigan all wanted me to join them, but I told them all, ‘No, I would prefer to go to Newcastle and work with Sam again’.

“I felt that joining Newcastle would be the perfect move for me because this is such a big club – it’s so different to Bolton.

“I’m pleased it all worked out. Newcastle is such a great club and things couldn’t have gone better.”

At least someone is happy.