Polish Striker Due Before Deadline
31/08/08 13:27 Category : Transfers
The transfer
windows closea at midnight Monday and so far the only ‘late
business’ Bolton seem to be involved in is a ‘loan swap’ with
Racing Santander - Ricardo Vaz Te will got to Racing on a year’s
loan while Polish international striker Ebi Smolarek will come to
the Reebok. Bolton have the option to buy at the end of the deal. I
haven’t been able to confirm if the same is true of Racing although
you’d imagine if they made an offer for Vaz Te Bolton may well
accept - while the Portuguese striker is certainly talented, he
doesn’t seem to have been able to make a strong impression at the
Reebok and both parties may be suited by a
transfer.
Scoreless Against the Baggies
31/08/08 13:25 Category : Results
Bolton drew 0-0
with West Brom at the Reebok yesterday although lord only knows
how. Bolton had at least two strong claims for a penalty turned
down along with two goals disallowed. Baggies midfielder Kim hit a
25 yard rocket against the Bolton bar that appeared to me to bounce
down over the line and Ishmael Miller fluffed an easy finish from
the rebound.
Kicked by the Cobblers
27/08/08 19:03 Category : Results
Not at all a
good week in the world of the Wanderers. Firstly Kevin Nolan had a
penalty saved against Newcastle at the weekend shortly followed by
Michael Owen scoring in a 1-0 home win. Then a changed but not
necessarily second string side lost 2-1 to Northampton Town (!) in
the Carling Cup second round. Not only did they get knocked out but
Gary Cahill was given a straight red card for a dangerous challenge
and will now miss at least two games. Northampton’s goals were both
scored by Akinfenwe, the first from the penalty spot while Kevin
Nolan came off the bench to score for Bolton. I don’t have footage
of it, unfortunately.
A Very Good Start
17/08/08 18:29 Category : Results
Bolton made the
best possible start to the season yesterday, beating Stoke City 3-1
at the Reebok stadium. Gretar Steinsson opened the scoring with
what was either a brilliant goal or a complete fluke depending on
who you ask, then set piece headers from Kevin Davies and Johan
Elmander gave Bolton a 3-0 lead at half time. The second half was
much less eventful, but Ricardo Fuller did score a consolation goal
for Stoke in injury time.
Goals are here.
Goals are here.
Northampton in the Carling Cup
14/08/08 23:20 Category : Fixtures
Bolton will play
Northampton Town at the Reebok in the second round of the Carling
Cup. The game kicks off at 8PM on the 26th of August.
Meite Ships Out
14/08/08 23:19 Category : Transfers
Abdoulaye Meite,
who pretty much did for his Bolton career by walking away half way
through a match last season, has finally left the Reebok to play
for West Brom, the Baggies paying about £2 million.
Prepare For The Comedy Headlines
07/08/08 21:39 Category : Transfers
Bolton have
signed Watford central defender Danny Shittu on a three year
contract, apparently for around £2 million.