The we are the one and only wanderers derby today. Bolton face an in form Wycombe. Dangerous opponents having won the last 3 scoring 12 goals. Ex wanderer sadlier is in form playing in his best position a left sided attacking spot. Also old foes vokes and McCleary so the the Bolton backline will have to be on the ball tonight. Bolton 4 unbeaten but 2 draws in the last 2 has slowed things down. Not a game in hand as everyone playing tonight and a win looks essential with the other of the top 4 having winnable fixtures. Bolton did win the return fixture at Wycombe 4-2 in October. Team news. Out injured/unavailable/on their way back Santos, Baxter, Nlundulu, Johnston, Forrester, Williams. Thomason suspended for 3 games. Possible starting 11. Coleman. Jones Taylor Toal. Dacres-cogley Dempsey Sheehan Maghoma Ashworth. Charles Collins. Kick off 7.45pm.
posted on 14/2/24
With Charles tweaking his knee ligaments. It's time to give him a couple of weeks off.
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posted on 14/2/24
Here's a novel idea.
Why don't we ban tippy tappy at the back, until we have passed the 10- or 15-minute mark. Show some intent instead to settle the nerves, until we have figured out their game.
Anything to remove the chance of a very early goal against us, that chance after 30 seconds for Wycombe frightening everybody. It's happening a lot these days.
posted on 14/2/24
We certainly made hard work of it yet again. As I said the team is unsettled, with Injuries and new players getting used to the system.
We need Santos back. It's a pity the Thomason hasn't yet digested the idea that making fouls every game will sooner or later see him suspended.
Another home game is on Saturday. Hopefully, we win and those around us drop points. We wait in anticipation.
posted on 14/2/24
The amount of laughter at the EFL, indicates IE has set himself up for a stiff sentence.
posted on 14/2/24
A fine and a ban must be coming up. He isn't going to beat the system when the other officials were present. Which of them will contradict the ref? It wouldn't go down well, would it?
posted on 15/2/24
Wigan away sold out this morning . 4100. Not in a position to go so didn't attempt to get one.
posted on 15/2/24
Looks like Charles is out 2/3 weeks.
posted on 15/2/24
Honest, I'm not smiling like a Cheshire cat now IE is forced to name a team without Dion.
posted on 16/2/24
Charles needed to be rested but now he has an enforced rest. Let's hope that when he comes back he is in the mood for business.
Charlton at home tomorrow, another win is required to keep us in the top three, then we need to win our games in hand.
We have a tough couple of months before the end of the season playing some of the top teams. However, if we are going to get promoted we need to be beating the best teams in the division.
posted on 16/2/24
Charlton have gone from the gung-ho too much attacking team we tend to tear apart to appointing a manager who won't do that sort of thing.
Will be interesting to see what they do.