Results

Scoreless Against the Baggies

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

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

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.