A local derby tonight as Bolton set out to defend the EFL trophy, something that no club has ever achieved. Salford first up in a group containing Manchester United u21s and Stockport. The first group game was a draw between Stockport and United. United won the penalty shootout and are top of the group. The winners tonight will go top. A reminder if the group games end a draw it's a point a peace and a penalty shootout to earn another point. It's best to win on the night and 3 points. Team news. Bolton are without Charles, Toal, Ashworth and Sheehan on international duty. Coleman is injured and Dempsey is likely rested as carrying an injury. No update on iredale who misses the derby match. Members of the b team are likely called up to make up the numbers. Kick off is 7.45.
posted on 14/9/23
So there you go. Mendes Gomes out for a further 5 weeks.
posted on 14/9/23
https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/injury-update-mendes-gomes-missing
posted on 14/9/23
Also the international contingent haven't come back in the best condition.
posted on 15/9/23
So now Evatt will risk Kyle Dempsey when he isn't totally fit. He wants him to play through the pain barrier.
Will he ever learn?
posted on 15/9/23
I don't understand how IE risks so many players in a season. Players should only play when 100% fit, there's no point risking their future availability.
IE is not learning from his past mistakes, he keeps repeating them.
posted on 15/9/23
Benny, I wouldn't dream of starting a Reading thread without you so I'll tack on the end of here. Elizabeth Line ... Yay! One change from Romford, leave the car at home, beer. My adopted home is in danger of becoming a desirable commuter town.
Not such great memories of away trips to Reading. Saw us surprisingly lose at the old Elm Park in 97, must have been about the only game we did lose that season. Then a dreary 0-0 draw a couple of years ago when the freshly re-signed Gudjohnsen warmed up on the pitch with the squad but wasn't registered to play and the home fans really didn't like Matt Mills at all.
A win tomorrow will complete the set
posted on 16/9/23
Mornings
Bit of a lazy day for me today, not much to do before kick-off later.
posted on 16/9/23
Does anyone know anything about this person? Is he involved with the Swiss connection to the club as he does now have a connection with BWFC?
I remember the story regarding a billionaire connected to Football ventures who backed out and then there were stories about him re-appearing not too long ago.
Any info on this mystery man? Here is a link to his business dealings.
https://www.marketscreener.com/business-leaders/Nick-Luckock-0GQDCJ-E/biography/
posted on 16/9/23
This is an update that I have just received on Nick Luckock.
You will see that his registered address was registered as The University of Bolton Stadium which is now known as the Tough Sheet Community Stadium.
posted on 16/9/23
https://suite.endole.co.uk/insight/company/13848187-bmll-limited