Derby day/Wigan's cup final. A short trip to the dw for the 2nd of 3 games in hand postponed from 3rd round cup day. Bolton in erratic form. 2 wins, 3 draws cumulating in a 4-1 defeat at Blackpool in the last 6 so far in February. Still in a great position 3rd and a game in hand but games are getting tougher with 13 to go have to play the other 6 teams in the top 7. All in Bolton's own hands but can they handle the pressure? Wigan in 13th. Not a chance of the play offs or going down. Nothing to play for except their cup final. The last Bolton win at the dw was a premier league game in 2011 3-1. Team news. Out injured Nlundulu, Johnston, Taylor, Charles, Baxter. Williams is back in training and at press Santos is suspended although that could be overturned. Possible starting 11. Coleman. Jones Santos Toal. Dacres-cogley Dempsey Sheehan Thomason Ogbeta. Mendes Gomes Böðvarsson. Kick off 7.45 pm.
Update Santos is available so I've put him in for iredale.
Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers
posted on 28/2/24
I'd seriously consider sending everybody home and I mean everybody, including the management and coaches.
Let them train and think on their own, away from the club. Telling them to return on Saturday for a spot of lunch before preparing for the game.
posted on 28/2/24
Evatt is under contract until 2026. Mendes Gomes. His 2nd injury unrelated to the last one. Ruptured Achilles. That's 9 months minimum so looking realistically next December/January.
posted on 28/2/24
Somebody said that last night when he was on the deck.
It's a good job I didn't wait for the Ben
posted on 28/2/24
The money down the back of the Whites couch.
All is revealed according to the Ben
https://rb.gy/g5uuao
posted on 29/2/24
IE is feeling the pressure.
He been warned by the Headmistress to buck his ideas up.
He's going on the offensive blaming anybody and everybody but himself.
It is understood he has been made aware of the consequences of having a pop at the fans. Will he be able to hold his tongue long enough and achieve his targets?
posted on 29/2/24
We knew Baxter being out longer was coming didn't we.
Coleman and no sub keeper for the 1st team it is. How long will it take Baxter to get up to speed before needing another rest.
How did IE escape his red card? Asking for a friend
posted on 1/3/24
Looking at this morning's headline in the Ben. He's opened his gob again; IE just can't help himself when his mouth opens.
What's with this comment "I am sat joint-second with a game in hand?"
Is it's all about him and nothing to do with the players then.
Come out with those comments working with my lot and he'd be in serious trouble.
He needs dragging over the coals for that and make them hot coals. That's for just that snippet there's more in there.
https://rb.gy/soasrf
posted on 1/3/24
I just feel we're in a bit of a mess and downwards spiral. The injuries have been brutal. How many long term injuries do we get as in 9 months plus, season ending?
posted on 1/3/24
comment by Ye Olde Pasty (U2191)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
The money down the back of the Whites couch.
All is revealed according to the Ben
https://rb.gy/g5uuao
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Now Pasty, What have I been telling you about this secret investor? Well, it turned out to be bigger than I thought. I get updates from Companies House, but there was always something being hidden.
posted on 1/3/24
comment by Bennythedip - Living The Dream (U9359)
posted 2 minutes ago
I just feel we're in a bit of a mess and downwards spiral. The injuries have been brutal. How many long term injuries do we get as in 9 months plus, season ending?
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It certainly feels like we are in a downward spiral. Injuries certainly haven't helped but we have to fight on with what we have. It might help if he played our best team and stopped making four changes every game.