WANDERERS fans face a public transport headache for the big clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, September 11. An anticipated rail strike means the last service via the back-up bus service to Bolton leaves Manchester city centre about 9pm - just
5 mins: Albion threaten on the counter attack as Mendy's pass is cut out and Campo is by-passed; N'Gotty gets back to deal with Dobie. 10 mins: Jaaskelainen and N'Gotty are favourites to clear the danger but Dobie wins the contest and the keeper has to
WANDERERS fans were warned today not to expect to see Ivan Campo in action for at least a fortnight. Reebok assistant boss Phil Brown said Campo is unlikely to figure in the forthcoming Premiership clashes with the Big Three, Manchester United, Liverpool
WANDERERS' revival will be tested to the limit on Saturday by a teenager Gianfranco Zola describes as "a special player". Carlton Cole has been tipped by the Italian veteran to become a top star after storming recent form which threatens Wanderers' revival
WANDERERS lost their proud unbeaten away record but they made a real fight of it at Villa Park, taking a shock early lead then stunning Villa with a brave fightback. Michael Ricketts maintained his incredible scoring streak to stun John Gregory's men
YOURI Djorkaeff aims to bring the best out of Michael Ricketts. The World Cup winner is an admirer of the Reebok striker's talent which he is trying to nurture on and off the pitch. He said: "I talk with Michael a lot because he is young. "I saw his movement
JUSSI Jaaskelainen cranked up the pressure on West Ham when he insisted: "I wouldn't swap places - definitely not!" Saturday's survival showdown with Glenn Roeder's Hammers could be the game that secures a third successive top flight term for Wanderers
ROCK bottom Wanderers are stubbornly refusing to throw in the towel. Failure to beat West Brom in Saturday's basement battle at the Reebok was the latest in a string of setbacks but all the talk after Per Frandsen's late point-saver was of courage, character
FANS' VIEW by DAVE 'Ding Dong' HIGSON IT'S disappointing to lose but I have reason to believe we can hold our head high because football-wise we matched Villa and created as many chances. It could and should have been 3-3 if Bergsson had put that late
SAM Allardyce will send Wanderers out at Chelsea with orders to earn a point and make a point. The Reebok boss knows a draw at Stamford Bridge would represent a triumph for two reasons. Not only would it help towards Allardyce's safety target of 40 points
PER Frandsen believes his last-gasp point-saver can be the spark that ignites Wanderers' Premiership revival. But the delighted Dane, confident there are enough quality players at the Reebok to beat the drop, will not be entirely happy until the strikers
GUDNI Bergsson reflected on the chance that got away and cost Wanderers their unbeaten away record. "I should have equalised," the Reebok skipper admitted as he agonised over the chance that went begging at Villa Park where a spirited performance ended
WHAT happened - and when 1 min: Okocha slips, Zola drills the ball through and alarm bells sound before Hasselbaink hits his shot wildly over. 9 mins: Djorkaeff weaves between Desailly and Terry and is on for a shot until Melchiot gets across to bundle
WANDERERS 1 WEST BROM 1 WANDERERS 3-5-2 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ...7 His second half save from danger man Roberts kept Wanderers in the game. BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 5 Mr Riley had no doubts but others weren't quite so certain that he deserved to be sent off. IVAN
THERE was a determination at the Reebok as Wanderers set their sights on putting their home record to rights against Everton on Saturday. Confidence is high following the show of character at Aston Villa, where they finished strongly when they could easily
DAVID Beckham and Paul Scholes could be struggling to be fit for Manchester United's Old Trafford showdown with Wanderers at Old Trafford next Wednesday. They have both been ruled out of England's friendly against Portugal at Villa Park on Saturday after
WANDERERS' strike force will face a future England regular when they play Chelsea this weekend according to Stamford Bridge captain Marcel Desailly. John Terry was called into the international senior squad for the first time for the recent Euro 2004
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's exclusive reports for this website. 14:48: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2002. BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP BOLTON WANDERERS V WEST BROM MICHAEL Ricketts, without a goal in open play since January, paid the price for his scoring
STEVE Banks left Villa Park on Saturday bearing the scars of battle and carrying Peter Schmeichel's shirt as a souvenir of his Premiership debut. Wounded by the trailing boot of Villa striker Darius Vassell and disappointed to have been on the losing
WANDERERS fans anticipating an historic double victory over mighty Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow night would be well advised to back their hunch. For while the supporters may believe that the Whites will rise to the occasion, the bookmakers
WHO did what . . . by Richard Mulligan Wanderers (5-3-2) KEVIN POOLE...8 Some brilliant stops from Kyle, Proctor and Stewart. Had little chance with either goal. BRUNO N'GOTTY...6 Looked a little out of match practice in the beginning but improved as
CHELSEA 1, WANDERERS 0: HISTORY dictates that Wanderers should not expect much joy on trips to London. They have had the odd triumph: Wembley has been kind at times and the Youri Djorkaeff-inspired victory at Charlton - their only ever Premiership win
ASTON VILLA 3 WANDERERS 2: SILVER linings do not come much better than beating the man they still regard as the best goalkeeper in the world -- twice! There is also a lot to be said for a group of players who, trailing 3-1 to a rampant team on its way
WANDERERS may be a forward looking club but on Saturday they took a step back in time as the players sported a kit design which dates back to their formation. The special 125th Anniversary shirt celebrate the club's long history which dates back to 1877
THE Wanderers 'Kid for a quid' promotion paid off for Wanderers on Saturday with an above average crowd for the visit of Fulham. Over 25,000 packed into the Stadium and created a good atmosphere although the game ended in a disappointing goalless draw
MONDAY: AN own goal by Phil Babb ten minutes from time rescues a point for Wanderers in the clash of the Premiership's bottom two at the Reebok. Michael Gray put Sunderland ahead with a blistering 25-drive and while the football was instantly forgettable
SATURDAY: WANDERERS crash to their third successive home defeat in the Premiership, beaten 4-0 by Newcastle. The game is an even contest with chances missed at both ends before Nolberto Solano gives the Magpies the lead in the 42nd minute in controversial
WHAT you need to know Ground: Loftus Road Nickname: The Cottagers Manager: Jean Tigana Position in table: 16th Top scorer: Facundo Sava (five) Last time out: FA Cup - Fulham 3 Birmingham City 1 How they lined up: Taylor, Finnan, Goma, Djetou, Harley,
Nickname: Blues. Manager: Steve Bruce. Current position: 13th. How to get there: M62 to M6. At junction 8 (junction with M5) keep to right hand lanes (signposted London M1 and M40). A38(M) junction 6 (A38/A38(M)/A5127) branch left (signposted Birmingham
Fan's view by Steve Battersby AT 2pm it was announced on radio that Michael Ricketts would not be playing in the game due to a hamstring injury. By 2.45pm the rumour machine was in top gear. Ricketts had been sold to Spurs for a fee of between £700,000
Fan's View by Peter Holden A VASTLY improved performance on Monday's dire draw against Sunderland, but yet again no points on our travels and a defence that is leaking too many goals. A typically hostile and vociferous home crowd, which including certain
SAM Allardyce confirmed today that he is prepared to make allowances for Michael Ricketts as long as he continues to score the goals that will keep Wanderers away from the Premiership danger zone. The Reebok boss revealed he has had cause to mildly chastise
THEY have beaten the best so bring on the rest. It was certainly time for celebrations in Bolton this weekend when the mighty Wanderers shook Old Trafford to its foundations with an historic victory over Manchester United. Everyone wanted to pat the Whites
SAM Allardyce ignored the intense rivalry of the Old Trafford derby to pay the ultimate compliment to Sir Alex Ferguson. The Wanderers' boss has no hesitation in acknowledging the Manchester United chief as "The Greatest". "I believe a football club is
SAM Allardyce was rueing missed chances which denied Wanderers the opportunity of catching up with Fulham in the league table. Bolton remain four points behind the Cottagers, but there would have been just a one point gap if Allardyce's team had put away
IT was said Wanderers would need a miracle to beat Manchester United ... and that was just what they got. Jussi Jaaskelainen's sensational double save to deny Paul Scholes and Andy Cole five minutes before half time ranks alongside the amazing goalkeeping
NAT Lofthouse has hung up his boots for the second time in more than 60 years of dedicated service to Bolton Wanderers. The legendary Lion of Vienna - Bolton's most famous sporting son - has retired from his day to day involvement at the club he graced
BO Hansen tempted fatewhen he suggested Manchester United's "dodgy" defence was not up to scratch before the match. The dashing Dane has seen chinks in the Reds' rearguard that offers Wanderers a glimmer of hope in the Old Trafford derby. "Comparing this
THE top managers who raised a glass to Sam Allardyce on Saturday will have seen more than just a chink of light at the end of the Premiership tunnel. Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United are not going to dominate the title race this season as they
Fan's View by Paul Cooper THIS was the most expensive reserve match I have been to this season and for many seasons in the past. I knew that Sam wasn't going to field a full strength team and why should he? It was clear that the players were tiring when
STAND-in keeper Bo Hansen, who made impressive saves from Craig Bellamy and Alan Shearer, joked as he suggested he might have done even better if he'd had some tips from goalkpeeing coach Fred Barber. "I should probably have saved the free kick," the
JEFF Smith was the star man at the Reebok and admitted he was already looking to have another crack at Sunderland in the replay. Although not certain of selection in the return fixture, his exciting left wing performance will surely have earned him another
SUNDERLAND boss Howard Wilkinson was at pains to point out that he had not fielded a weakened team for the FA Cup tie - simply the only one that was available to him. Injury had ruled out Kevin Kilbane and Gavin McCann was another casualty after being
JUSSI Jaaskelainen says Wanderers must stop shipping in goals or face a winter of discontent. The Reebok keeper believes the antidote to Wanderers' Premiership malaise lies in keeping clean sheets. Wanderers went ruefully close to keeping a third shutout
JUSSI JAASKELAINEN...6 Beaten by 30-yard shot for the goal, and caught flapping at a couple of crosses. BRUNO N'GOTTY...8 Brought stability when many around him were falling to pieces. A welcome return. BERNARD MENDY...6 Promising start in his favoured
WHO did what against Sunderland WANDERERS (3-5-2) KEVIN POOLE...6 The stand-in 'keeper made crucial saves from Phillips and Oster, and was in control although had a few jitters at the end. ANTHONY BARNESS...6 Captain for the day did not show the same
SUNDERLAND have been boosted by the return to full fitness of defensive duo Emerson Thome and Joachim Bjorklund. But former boss Peter Reid, fired earlier this month after seven years in charge at the Stadium of Light, believes that it is the return to
SAM Allardyce has defended his decision to field a virtual reserve side in the FA Cup against Sunderland at the Reebok on Saturday. Only 10,000 fans turned up to watch the 1-1 draw which has left both relegation-threatened teams facing a replay at the
BOBBY Robson had no sympathy for Sam Allardyce as he left the Reebok after seeing Newcastle claim a victory that put them fourth in the Premiership. Picking out the dismissal of Jussi Jaaskelainen on the hour for handling outside his area as the turning
THE game was a draw but beforehand Sam Allardyce had suggested it would be lessons learned about the players coming in for a rare first team opportunity which would be the important feature of this FA Cup tie writes Richard Mulligan For the record, only
WANDERERS 0 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 Wanderers (4-5-1/4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 6 Great saves then a rush of blood ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 Sacrificed in a tactical switch GUDNI BERGSSON ... 6 Disturbed by Bellamy's pace MIKE WHITLOW ... 6 Unfortunate to be
ANTHONY Barness says he and his fellow defenders should not be reluctant to fight their way out of trouble - even if it means playing unattractive football. "We can say we've played well on three occasions against some of the better teams - Liverpool,
SPURS boss Glenn Hoddle was full of praise for his two goalscorers in the 3-1 victory over Wanderers. Robbie Keane lit up White Hart Lane with a superb performance and Simon Davies continued his climb up the success ladder with another super show capped
SAM Allardyce is threatening to wield the axe in the wake of the defeat that left Wanderers rock bottom of the Premiership. Defenders are likely to bear the brunt of the manager's wrath as he looks for a winning formula after seeing his side take just
WANDERERS travelled to Villa Park with their confidence higher than at any point of the season after going three games unbeaten and boasting their first clean sheet for 16 matches at Everton on Saturday. So it was a doubly disappointing performance, and
Aston Villa 2, Wanderers 0: DISAPPOINTING Wanderers crashed to defeat at Villa Park where Dion Dublin and Darius Vassell scored the vital goals. Vassell put the home side two goals up with just 10 minutes remaining to confirm a disappointing start to
TOTTENHAM 3, WANDERERS 1 WANDERERS 4-3-3/4-5-1 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Super saves denied Carr and Sheringham but he was left stranded for all three goals ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 Honest to goodness defending but collectively the defenders had to carry
SAM Allardyce could face FA disciplinary action for a scathing attack on referee Matt Messias. The Wanderers boss accused the York official of not having the bottle to give a crucial penalty decision to Wanderers in yesterday's defeat at Aston Villa.
SAM Allardyce's TV gamble paid off against Forest as the end fully justified the means. He had gambled to a certain extent when he sanctioned the switch which brought the tie forward 24 hours, the £100,000 TV fee more than compensating for not having
By Michelle Wilson of the Nottingham Evening PostForest Web Site PAUL Hart insists he is not losing sleep over his strikers' performances. David Johnson and Jack Lester each missed a gilt-edged chance as Nottingham Forest tumbled out of the third round
R3: JAN 10: Bolton 1-0 Carlisle Scorer - Blackmore - 23,029 Harold Blackmore was on the scoresheet as Wanderers defeated Carlisle. R4: JAN 24: Bolton 1-1 Sunderland Scorer - Blackmore - 36,602 Blackmore struck again but the Whites were forced into a replay
Wanderers (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Got away with a rare handling mistake LEAM RICHARDSON ... 7 His enthusiasm is heartwarming BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 No-nonsense defending, effective on set plays COLIN HENDRY ... 7 His first full 90 minutes of the
R3: JAN 4: Preston 0-3 Bolton Scorers - Stevens, Parry (2) - 32,641 Bolton comfortably won an all Lancashire affair at Deepdale. R4: JAN 25: York 0-0 Bolton 23,460 A goalless 90 minutes was played out meaning a replay was needed. REPLAY: JAN 29: Bolton
R3: JAN 11: Bolton 5-1 Stockport Scorers - Lofthouse (2), Geldard, Barrass, Woodward - 30,024 Goal-happy Wanderers fired five to send Stockport back with nothing. R4: JAN 25: Bolton 3-3 Manchester City Scorers - Lofthouse, Barrass, Wrigglesworth - 41,286
Fan's View by Robert Holmes WHEN Wayne Rooney turned Ivan Campo inside out and left him sitting on his backside, I feared the worst. The Spanish defender's re-appearance in the side had me worried and left me somewhat disappointed, especially after the
EVERTON 0, WANDERERS 0: The clamour for Everton teen starlet Wayne Rooney to be given an call-up for the next full England squad has grown after a virtuoso performance against Wanderers at Goodison Park. Rooney was simply stunning, although he failed
R3: JAN 13: Bolton 3-1 Halifax Scorers - Cook (2), Westwood - 24,885 A brace from Willie Cook put Bolton well o ntheir way into the draw for the next round. R4: JAN 27: Brighton 1-1 Bolton Scorer - Westwood - 25,535 On the back of an impressive league
JUSSI Jaaskelainen could be forgiven for a dose of temporary amnesia following his match-saving performance in Bolton's goal against Everton. The Finn could not remember when or where his last clean sheet was, and referred to the West Ham game - which
SAM Allardyce was full of praise for his battling heroes, who stood firm in the face of the storming Everton attack at Goodison Park on Saturday writes Richard Mulligan The Bolton boss was delighted by the efforts of goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and
R3: JAN 5: (Leg 1) Bolton 1-0 Blackburn Scorer - Moir - 26,307 With the introduction of two legs Bolton gave themselves a slight advantage. R3: JAN 9: (Leg 2) Blackburn 1-3 Bolton Scorers - Westwood (2), Hunt - 20,000 Westwood's brace quickly killed off
HE had forgotten how to score - now Michael Ricketts is scoring for fun. He followed his vital equaliser against West Ham last week with a double against Newcastle at the Reebok on Boxing Day. Ricketts' well-placed header put Wanderers two in front at
MICHAEL Ricketts answered manager Sam Allardyce's call to provide the goals needed to boost Wanderers' hopes of a charge up the table. So it was no real surprise that Ricketts was included in the line-up against Newcastle at the Reebook after the striker
SIMON Charlton and Jussi Jaaskelainen were all smiles at the end but there was a point midway through the second half at Upton Park when the two Wanderers looked set to come to blows. "It was a bit of 'handbags'," Charlton said, laughing off the 64th
GLENN Roeder has hailed Sam Allardyce as a master of management for keeping Wanderers in the Premiership. The Hammers' boss, who was grateful for the public support from the Bolton boss when he was under threat of the sack in the early weeks of the season
Wanderers 4 Newcastle 3 by Neil Bonnar: SAM Allardyce hailed this result as "a magnificent victory" after Wanderers hauled themselves out of the bottom three for the first time in three months in a thrilling clash with the Toon Army. The Reebok boss was
WEST HAM 2, WANDERERS 1 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 His saves from Carrick, Defoe and Kanoute were top class ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 One or two first half slips under pressure from Sinclair and Winterburn GUDNI BERGSSON ... 7 Had to work
17 mins: Wanderers have strong appeals for a penalty turned down as Pearce trips Ricketts, dumping the striker on his backside. 23 mins: Jaaskelainen launches himself full-length to turn Carrick's right-footer round the post, frustrating the Hammers'
WANDERERS fans had their moment of fame on SKY TV's popular Soccer AM show at the weekend. Eight fans travelled down to London by first class train to star on the Saturday morning show. They stayed overnight in a top hotel, all paid for by the television
SAM Allardyce was delighted with the lucky decision which earned Wanderers a much-needed point at Upton Park And he was even more pleased that Michael Ricketts had finally broken his duck of scoring in open play. He said: "Michael at last has come off
Mind over matter can be a winner WHEN Bill Beswick was made Steve McClaren's assistant manager at Middlesbrough last summer, the once scorned at field of sports psychology had finally reached the mainstream. Sports psychology began in North America in
The power behind the Wanderers OUR five-part series examining the changing face of Bolton Wanderers since Sam Allardyce's arrival, today focuses on Phil Gartside -- the chairman who appointed Big Sam. GORDON SHARROCK looks at the pioneering work he has
MICHAEL Ricketts, whose crucial equaliser kept Wanderers off the foot of the Premiership table at the weekend, joined Bolton from Walsall for just £400,000 and became the club's star striker as his goals catapulted the Whites to promotion from the First
Nolan's an inspiration for youngsters "Sam's vision is to eventually have at least 50 per cent of the players in the first team squad being home grown," reveals Wanderers' academy director Chris Sulley. Chris Hall investigates further . . . IF English
Old heads, new ideas IN the second in our five-part series examining the way Sam Allardyce is changing the face of Bolton Wanderers, GORDON SHARROCK talks to Mark Taylor, who arrived at the Reebok two years ago as club physio and is now head of sports
THE superstitious had a field day with this one writes Neil Bonnar What with Sam's lucky underpants and the bottom club at Christmas theory there were plenty of omens to muse over. Not least the musical selection of 'It'll Be Lonely This Christmas' which
KEVIN Nolan admitted today how anger got the better of him at The Riverside. The young Wanderer, back in the starting line-up after a rapid recovery from injury, was booked by referee Clive Wilkes for going over the top with his protest when Middlesbrough's
SAM Allardyce reflected today on Wanderers' failure to take the chances that could lead them to Premiership stability. "It's going to cost us dear unless we put that right," the manager said. Allardyce voiced his concern after seeing Wanderers suffer
I REALISED years ago that BWFC don't care about its supporters. After reading BWFC posts on various message boards on the Internet, I believe a lot more supporters now realise this too. I'm referring to the clubs petty decision to ban a supporter for
FAN's View by Steven Battersby A DEFEAT against high flying Boro, while not unexpected, emphasises the problems that now face Sam Allardyce. A return of seven points from eight games is relegation form. Expand this statistic to take account of the final
SIMON Edwards' ban is an absolute disgrace. He was merely doing what 24,000 BWFC supporters wished they could have done. I agree with the recent ban imposed on fans convicted of violent behaviour, but is the same penalty needed for a much lesser 'offence
30 secs: Boro's first attack is ominous - Boksic in a lightning-quick link up with Maccarone whose shot flies over the bar. 7 mins: Maccarone has the ball in the net, ending another incisive move, but the offside flag is up. 12 mins: Boro are breathtaking
I READ with interest the letter from Lynne Lowe about putting barriers along Bank Street/Bradshawgate, to protect the drunks/jay walkers. This would not work, as they put barriers at the top of Bridgeman Place and put a pelican crossing a little lower
MIDDLESBROUGH 2 WANDERERS 0 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 6 A valiant attempt to keep out Ehiogu's header; beaten twice, little else to do. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 Victim of Job's thumping challenge leading to Boro's second; okay after shaky
THE club that I have supported all my life seem totally unable to differentiate between an act of hooliganism and something that I would class as a minor misdemeanor. The ban imposed is totally disproportionate to the offence. There must be thousands
DAVE Bassett explained that it was a "professional decision" to pull off Robbie Savage after the Welsh international had been involved in the two incidents that saw referee Mike Riley brandishing red cards to Paul Warhurst and Dean Holdsworth. "I haven't
THE small screen might have shed some light on the controversial decisions that left Wanderers feeling as though fate had dealt them two more bitter blows at The Riverside. But Sam Allardyce was looking at the bigger picture as he left Teesside on Saturday
SAM Allardyce paid tribute to his players and the fans for helping his side land a point against the odds. Michael Ricketts' last-gasp equaliser brought some satisfaction after what had been, up to then, a bad day for the manager with two players sent
SURELY the Board after consultation with the supporters' club ought to have reviewed this case, not made a faceless quick non-negotiable ban. To ban a fan for life is a very big thing. Not even Eric Cantona was banned for life and we all know that his
WANDERERS slipped into the bottom three of the Premiership after high-flying Middlesbrough gave them a roasting. Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock was at the Riverside to cover the action for this website. 14:41: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2002 BARCLAYCARD
WHAT has Mike Riley got against Bolton Wanderers and their supporters? Whenever he has officiated in a Bolton fixture we always seem to suffer unduly and Saturday was no exception. If I performed as well in my job as he does in his I would expect to be
BEING a life-long Bury fan, I hate Bolton Wanderers. I do. However, to single out an individual and ban them for life, for other people's mistakes, (notably in this case the referee and BWFC for having such a poor team) is a disgrace. When BWFC were in
THE Bolton Cricket League U18s won the first round of the inter-league competition with a 76 run win over the Central Lancs League. Little Lever's Adam Worrall top scored with 90 not out in the Bolton total of 207 before the CLL were bowled out for 131
ASTLEY and Tyldesley have terminated their contract with West Indian professional Andrew Richardson on medical grounds. The West Indian paceman has struggled with a back problem for several weeks and has not played over the last three weekends. He has
THE rest of the Premiership may consider Wanderers somewhat lacking in top flight experience but there are still a number of Reebok players, who have sampled life at the top. Colin Hendry, Dean Holdsworth, Gudni Bergsson and Ian Marshall all have a vast
PLAYER manager Andy Preece finally threw himself into the fray for the final frantic moments but admitted it was tempting to come off the bench much sooner to share in Shakers' glory night. "With about 15 minutes to go, I saw that Pawel Abbott was getting
COLIN Woodthorpe is claiming the goal that gave Bury a stunning Worthington Cup triumph at the Reebok. Wanderers' French full-back Bernard Mendy was credited with an own goal for appearing to turn John Newby's cross into the net as he tried to prevent
DAVID Holdsworth had mixed feelings today after claiming his place in the record books. The former Watford, Sheffield United and Birmingham centre-back made his Wanderers' debut in last night's cup defeat and when he was joined on the field by his brother
BATTING Inn NO HS Runs Ave Fitton (Elt)... 11 4 *92 566 80.86 C Smith (Bla)... 10 5 *91 403 80.60 N Bannister (Ath)... 11 7 *56 312 78.00 Sarkar (SV)... 11 3 *129 520 65.00 K Brown (Ath)... 12 1 110 663 60.27 Bundela (DL)... 10 3 *109 391 55.86 Mahmood
IF ever a performance was encapsulated in a single goal, it was this one writes Chris Hall The passion and commitment with which Colin Woodthorpe launched himself into the unchartered waters of Wanderers' penalty area to force home Jon Newby's 49th-minute
HENRIK Pedersen is determined to make a name for himself in England -- but not the same one he made for himself back home in Denmark. The 26-year-old striker could be excused for suffering from a temporary identity crisis when he hears people using his
BATTING INN NO HS R Ave S Anderton (Tong)... 10 5 97 419 83.80 Shetty (Gnmt)... 9 1 *122 564 70.50 M Fallon (Gnmt)... 7 3 *105 258 64.50 M Bennison (Walk)... 8 2 *101 377 62.83 O'Rourke (Eag)... 10 2 *103 448 56.00 Nisar (Tong)... 10 1 111 480 53.33 Mayers
SAM Allardyce insisted today that confidence in the Reebok camp has not been damaged by Wanderers' Worthington Cup shaker. The Bolton boss was bitterly disappointed to see his "second string" humbled by Bury and issued a personal apology to the fans.
ECSTATIC Shakers boss Andy Preece says Bury's shock Worthington Cup triumph over Premiership neighbours Bolton has finally exorcised the ghosts of their administration misery writes Chris Hall Not only did the 12,000 attendance and a place in the next
BRUNO N'Gotty, who made his Premiership debut in the 2-1 win at Old Trafford, goes into tonight's return clash as a fully-fledged Wanderer. The 30-year-old, who came on loan from Olympique Marseille, has converted his transfer into a permanent deal with
Ground: The Hawthorns. Nickname: Albion or Baggies. Manager: Gary Megson. Current position: 19th. Top scorer: Jason Roberts - three. Last time out: Albion 1 (Clement), Manchester City 2 (Anelka, Goater). How they lined up: (3-5-2) Hoult; Gregan, Moore
SAM Allardyce apologised to Wanderers' fans today, accepting full responsibility for last night's Worthington Cup derby shaker. "I pick the team and it's my fault," the manager said after seeing his side beaten 1-0 and outplayed by Third Division Bury
SAM Allardyce believes that Bolton must reverse their awful home record if they are to have any chance of staying in the Premiership. The Whites lost for the third time at the Reebok this season with a 3-0 reverse against Leeds last night to add to the
19:55: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2002. WORTHINGTON CUP 2ND ROUND BOLTON WANDERERS V BURY SAM Allardyce took the opportunity to rest the majority of his first team regulars and give debuts to three of his latest signings. David Holdsworth, the twin brother
4 mins: Per Frandsen produces the first effort on goal with a long range free kick that is deflected just over the bar. The Dane almost repeats Christian Ziege's goal from Sunday's North London derby. 8 mins: Jay Jay Okocha breaks up a Leeds attack and
IT is bizarre, considering his 24-goal haul, that Michael Ricketts ended last season as he began it ... as the "supersub" of Wanderers' promotion success. The prolific Reebok top scorer was one of the most feared strikers in Division One, menacing defences
WANDERERS' merchandising staff can expect to be working overtime if Sam Allardyce's men pull the double against United tonight. If the number of videos they sold of the Old Trafford victory is anything to go by, Wanderers could have a massive financial
IT was supposed to be the night of the long knives with all sharp objects pointed most definitely in the way of Terry Venables. But football does not run according to any scripts, which is a pity because on a cold mid-December night there was an air of
Ground: Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium. Nickname: Saints. Manager: Gordon Strachan. Current position: 18th. Top scorers: Pahars and Fernandes - one apiece. Last time out: Southampton 0, Charlton 0. How they lined up: Niemi; Telfer, Lundekvam, Williams
LOFTY the Lion and Fred the Red are ready for the off ahead of Tuesday's exciting clash between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United. The two mascots -- each vital to their team's own preparations -- enjoy friendly rivalry on the pitch. And they are
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has called for 'controlled aggression' from his players as they prepare for the derby battle with Wanderers. Rovers have ended up playing with 10-men in two of their last three visits to the Reebok after Garry Flitcroft and
THEY will not have Fredi Bobic to rely on this time but Wanderers believe they have the character and the class to make this season's 34th game just as decisive as last year's. Ipswich were the victims last time as the on-loan German striker bagged a
GARETH Farrelly could be excused if he had a sleepless night last night. The Wanderers midfielder has had a nightmare season with injury. And just as he starts to find his feet with his longest run of the season of three successive games he comes up against
GUDNI Bergsson led the tributes to the Wanderers' fans today with the ultimate compliment. "It was like the old days at Burnden Park," the captain said in a personal appreciation of the Reebok crowd's vocal support that played a major part in Saturday's
PAUL Scholes has challenged his Manchester United team-mates to go on another eight-match unbeaten run, starting tonight. Liverpool ended United's eight-game winning streak last week, and pegged the champions back just when it looked like they might open
SATURDAY: WANDERERS suffer a last-gasp defeat for the second successive Saturday, Kanu's goal in the third minute of overtime securing a 2-1 Arsenal win that keeps the Champions on top of the Premiership. Thierry Henry gives the Gunners the lead on 27
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson Ground: Old Trafford Last Game: Middlesbrough 2, Man Utd 0 (FA Cup), Man Utd 0 Liverpool 1 (Premiership) How They Lined Up: v Liverpool Barthez, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, Blanc, Silvestre, Beckham, Keane, Veron, Scholes, Giggs
BUSBY'S Babes had Nobby Stiles at number six -- now Bolton's youngsters have Nobby number two. The United wing-half's son is a chemistry and biology teacher at Withins School in Breightmet. And, as a big Red like his dad, Peter Stiles tries to teach his
HOW we reported the game live on this website. 17:01: FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP: FULL-TIME; BOLTON WANDERERS 1 BLACKBURN ROVER 1, Saturday December 7 2002 ROVERS grabbed a point in dramatic fashion when Craig Short headed an equaliser in the dying seconds
14:42: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2002 BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP: WANDERERS V SOUTHAMPTON MICHAEL Ricketts returned to the starting line-up as Wanderers came off the back of impressive performances against the Premiership's big guns, aiming to take all three
MICHAEL Ricketts is ready to take on the best tonight in the knowledge that another goalscoring performance could put the world at his feet. The Wanderers' leading striker has already received high praise for his goalscoring achievements and is now being
SAM Allardyce refused to allow the relief of rescuing a point gloss over the bitter disappointment in how Wanderers got to being just seconds away from a morale-shattering home defeat on Saturday. The manager was pleased with his team's overall performance
THEY say Manchester United have the biggest supporters club in the world -- but Bolton FC are not nicknamed the Wanderers for nothing. Their fans have wandered all over the planet and the distant echo of their cheers will be heard when Big Sam's lads
BLACKBURN'S win over Fulham on Saturday brought their first three points from a game since they beat Double winners Arsenal in October writes Richard Mulligan Before their trip to Highbury they had already beaten Leeds and Newcastle, and looked to be
WANDERERS 1 SAINTS 1 WANDERERS (4-3-3) JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Joined the attack in desperation, Schmeichel-style, after being beaten by a deflection. ANTHONY BARNESS ... 6 A solid contribution until his back-header almost let Beattie in for a second
YOU'VE got to ask questions about people who leave Wanderers games five minutes before the end writes Neil Bonnar I mean, it's not as it they haven't been warned. Five of the last six Premiership matches at the Reebok have been settled by last minute
ARSENAL 2, WANDERERS 1. LUCKLESS Wanderers were beaten by a last-gasp goal for the second week running as they went down valiantly to the Champions in dramatic fashion at Highbury. Kanu prodded home the Arsenal winner in the third minute of overtime to
SAM Allardyce voiced fears today that successive last-gasp defeats could dent the confidence of his brave battlers. "The performances have been there," the Reebok boss said, reflecting on the back-to-back defeats by Liverpool and Arsenal when late goals
I AM writing with regard to the lifetime ban for the Bolton Wanderers supporter who was banned for invading the pitch and pointing at his watch. In my opinion this is a total over-reaction by the club towards a life-long supporter who let his frustration
10 mins: Djorkaeff delivers a sliderule 50-yard pass into Holdsworth's path but Campbell and Keown converge, sandwiching the striker, who appeals in vain for a penalty. 12 mins: Henry misses a penalty, hitting the post after Bergsson is penalised and
GUDNI Bergsson drew consolation and comfort from defeat at Highbury when he maintained Wanderers are better equipped for top flight survival than they were last season. "Twelve months ago we were top of the table so you probably can't say that," the Reebok
ARSENAL 2, WANDERERS 1 WANDERERS 4-3-2-1 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 Excellent saves but hesitant once or twice; a mix-up with Bergsson first half ANTHONY BARNESS ... 7 A neat and tidy contribution to a brave rearguard action. GUDNI BERGSSON ... 7 Had a
SUPERSTAR or liability! The jury is out on Ivan Campo after his Highbury hiatus. For all but 10 minutes of what threatened to be the biggest mismatch since the bookies calculated the odds of David beating Goliath with a catapult, the Spaniard was the
DRENCHED, defeated and disappointed but not demoralised! That was the word from the dressing room after Wanderers' mini-revival skidded off course on a rain-soaked Maine Road. A three-match unbeaten run had boosted hopes they might pull away from the
SAM Allardyce has sprung to the defence of teenage debutant Danny Livesey, refusing to let the young defender carry the can for Liverpool's second goal in Saturday's Reebok thriller. The 17-year-old Salford boy was thrown in at the deep end after just
Fan's view by Paul Cooper ONE word sums up the whole Maine Road experience - joke! From arriving an hour before the game to find we were crushed into the uncovered seats on the scaffold in the corner of the stadium - without enough plastic ponchos to
Ground: Anfield. Manager: Gerard Houllier. Nickname: Reds or Pool. Current position: 4th. Last time out: Liverpool 2 (Murphy 25, Gerrard 49), Birmingham 2 (Morrison 61 and 90). How they lined up: Dudek, Carragher, Hyypia, Henchoz (Heskey 45), Gerrard,
Fans' View by Peter Simmons TWO of the so-called 'big three' now out of the way and three valuable points to show, but how things would have been different if Liverpool's finishing had been anything less than clinical. Wanderers dominated the play for
WHILE Thierry Henry is being hailed the best striker in Europe, it is another Frenchman who is taking Kevin Keegan's breath away. Nicolas Anelka is everything the City boss thought he would be when he splashed out a club record £13m in the summer - and
WANDERERS set their sights on a derby double that would see Sam Allardyce's team emulate some of the most formidable sides in the club's history. Only four times since they helped form the Football League in 1888 have Bolton supporters seen their team
SAM Allardyce has offered rival boss Kevin Keegan a piece of financial advice ahead of Saturday's Maine Road derby. At the end of a week in which Manchester City had cause to deny rumours that their manager had quit in a row over transfer funds, the Wanderers
GRAHAM Taylor had a point when he moaned about the dodgy offside decision that denied Juan Pablo Angel a goal and possibly cost Villa a point at the Reebok. Even Sam Allardyce sympathised. But Villa could count themselves extremely lucky not to be down
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock reports live from all Wanderers matches for this website. 14:43: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002. BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP MANCHESTER CITY V BOLTON WANDERERS STIG Tofting made his first Premiership start of the season as
WANDERERS moved away from the bottom of the Premiership with a gritty 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at sun-drenched Reebok. Wanderers went into the clash knowing first victories for West Brom and Birmingham on Saturday had put even more pressure on the
AFTER his turbulent career thus far, it was no surprise that Nicolas Anelka got caught up in such a bout of bad publicity last week. The Manchester City striker refused to join up with Jacques Santini's French international squad for a game with Yugoslavia
MANCHESTER City will be leaving their Maine Road home for the City of Manchester Stadium this summer. Saturday's game between City and Wanderers was the last between the two at the ground which the Blues have occupied for almost 80 years. The first game
14:53: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2002: WANDERERS V LIVERPOOL DEAN Holdsworth, scorer of the lucky late winner when Wanderers beat Liverpool 2-1 in this fixture a year ago, was handed his first start of the season after top scorer Michael Ricketts was ruled
Manchester City 2, Wanderers 0: Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's critical analysis. SAM Allardyce is facing one of his most daunting managerial challenges as he tries to stop the relegation rot setting in at the Reebok. Even before Saturday's dismal
WANDERERS have often come up against more talented teams but rarely do they meet opponents who can match them for character. But Liverpool showed the most admirable of qualities as Emile Heskey's dramatic late strike made up for last season's smash and
SPECTATORS jumped around the stands and hugged each other after a famous victory. That was the scene at the Reebok Stadium last night when Bolton Wanderers beat arch enemies Manchester United -- at Old Trafford. Some 5,000 fans -- many dressed for the
SAM Allardyce is hoping his depleted defence can keep Kevin Keegan's strikeforce out of harm's way at Maine Road on Saturday. He is hoping they can produce the shut-out that has proved so elusive since Wanderers last triumphed in Manchester in that famous
KEVIN Nolan, the hero of Old Trafford two seasons on the trot, has been reaping the plaudits from all sides today - and not least from his appreciative manager. Sam Allardyce describes his 20-year-old midfield ace as "a fantastic player" and, if others
Fan's View by Peter Simmons HAVING secured potentially the most crucial result of the season away at Leeds last weekend, Wanderers were hoping to keep that run going against a star-studded Chelsea side. The first half saw a tentative opening by both sides
8 mins: Ricketts climbs high to tee-up Djorkaeff with a neat header but Ferdinand blocks the Frenchman's way to goal. 14 mins: Beckham takes Veron's angled pass in his stride, races beyond Charlton and tests Jaaskelainen with a low drive. 26 mins: Djorkaeff
THERE was no doubting the relief on the face of smiling Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri after Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's late leveller had rescued a point for his side. But he was at pains to make it clear that this is a new Chelsea; a side that approaches
KEVIN Nolan, the youngest player on the pitch, dominated the headlines but it was the two oldest, Gudni Bergsson and Mike Whitlow, who helped set the stage for Wanderers' record-breaking Old Trafford triumph. At 37 and 34 respectively, the Reebok pair
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock's exclusive live match report for our website from Old Trafford on Wednesday, September 11, as Wanderers beat Manchester United 1-0. 19:47: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP MANCHESTER UNITED v
WANDERERS are united in their belief that they can challenge the Premiership's Big Three. Sam Allardyce's men begin the most testing trio of games on Wednesday when they travel to Old Trafford before hosting Liverpool on Saturday and then going to Highbury
PAUL Warhurst has given Wanderers a derby boost by declaring himself fit for tomorrow's Old Trafford derby. The midfield anchor man has recovered from the head injury that forced him to withdraw in the first half of the Reebok victory over Villa and is
WANDERERS will attempt 'mission impossible' when they go for glory at Old Trafford tomorrow night writes Neil Bonnar Sam Allardyce will send his players with tactics to frustrate Manchester United and capitalise on any chances which fall their way. But
YOURI Djorkaeff is relishing his love affair with Wanderers fans writes Neil Bonnar The midfield maestro is passionate about the special relationship and senses the feeling is mutual. "The fans love me because I always try to do something special for
A DOMESTIC record of played four, won two and drawn two. Qualified for the Champions League. Surely that means things are so far, so good for Manchester United going into tomorrow night's game against Wanderers writes Richard Mulligan But looking at the
SAM Allardyce has looked ahead to the forthcoming clashes with The Big Three after the 1-0 success over Aston Villa and warned it will be difficult to repeat last season's amazing successes. Wanderers meet Manchester United away, Liverpool at home and
Ground: Villa Park. Nickname: The Villains. Manager: Graham Taylor. Position: 13th. Players in: Marcus Allback (Heerenveen, £2m), Stefan Postma (De Graafschap, £1.5m), Ulises de la Cruz (Hibernian, £1.5m), Lee Grant (York, undisclosed), Michael Boulding
SATURDAY: IVAN Campo undergoes a 6.30am medical before completing his loan switch from Real Madrid. His registration is lodged and by lunchtime Wanderers receive international clearance from Spain - just hours before the transfer deadline. Sam Allardyce
GRAHAM Taylor was upset with the decision that cost his side dearly at the Reebok. He saw a second half effort from Juan Pablo Angel that would have levelled the scores wiped out after a controversial offside decision. But Taylor's anger was not directed
WANDERERS 1, ASTON VILLA 0 WANDERERS 4-3-3 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 8 His sensational late save crowned a solid, confidence-inspiring performance. BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 8 Sound defending, good anticipation and excellent distribution. MIKE WHITLOW ... 8 Handled
WANDERERS 1 ASTON VILLA 0: THERE is a fine dividing line between self-confidence and arrogance and there are times when Michael Ricketts oversteps the mark. But Wanderers would not have him any other way. Because when he is on a high, the Rocket soars
DEFENDER Born: France, June 10, 1971 Signed: January, 2002 from Marseille (£500,000) International caps: 6 Appearances: 29 Goals: 1 Previous clubs: Marseille, Venezia, Milan, PSG, Lyon
MIDFIELDER Born: Denmark, August 14, 1969 Signed: February, 2002 from SV Hamburg (£250,000) International caps: 41 Appearances: 6 Goals: 0 Previous clubs: SV Hamburg, Aarhus, MSV, Odense, AGF
MIDFIELDER Born: France March 9, 1968 Signed: July, 2002 (free) International Caps: 82 Appearances: 12 Goals: 4 Previous clubs: Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan, PSG, Monaco, Strasbourg, Grenoble
MIDFIELDER Born: England, September 26, 1969 Signed: November, 1998 from Crystal Palace (£800,000) International caps: 0 Appearances: 70 Goals: 0 Previous clubs: Palace, Blackburn, Sheff Wed, Oldham, Man City
MIDFIELDER Born: Denmark, September 6, 1970 International Caps: 22 Signed: July, 2000 from Blackburn (£1.6 million) Appearances: 226 Goals: 33 Previous clubs: Blackburn, Bolton Wanderers, FC Copenhagen, Lille, B1903 Copenhagen
ONE of the most pertinent questions asked of Sam Allardyce when he announced the signing of Jay Jay Okocha was whether he was no longer interested in bringing Youri Djorkaeff to the Reebok. Surely he was not thinking of playing them both in the same side
YOU can bank on Michael Ricketts but who else will be the scoring stars of the Reebok? With 12 to his name, 'The Rocket' claimed more than a quarter of Wanderers' Premiership goals last season, including breathtaking strikes at Old Trafford, Highbury
At 37, Gudni Bergsson embarks on his final season for Wanderers... does that sound familiar? SEEING Gudni Bergsson and Danny Livesey playing side by side in the pre-season friendly at Burnley said as much about the veteran's staying power as it did for
MEMORIES of a glittering past were revived when it was revealed Youri Djorkaeff will wear the number six shirt for Wanderers next season. Despite insisting he had no qualms about wearing number 13 when he arrived at the Reebok from Kaiserslautern 17 months
Nolan to fight for his place KEVIN Nolan has pledged to fight to keep his Premiership place as Wanderers bid to bounce back from the disappointment of their opening day defeat at Old Trafford. The fiesty midfielder was upset at being substituted after
RESULTS: A & B Cup Second Round: Bar Lane A 194 Red Lion W/H 99. C & D Cup Second Round: Chew Moor 176 Kings Head SC 167. Section A: Bar Lane A 193 (9) Back oth Bank A 136 (3); Bar Lane Bears 182 (6) Cross Guns 178 (6). Section B: W/H S&SC
OBVIOUSLY we need to be as upbeat as possible bearing in mind that the Hammers will probably win! Anyone saying that "it should be treated as any other game" needs to cast their minds back to our Wembley Playoff final debacle against Watford. Colin Todd
WANDERERS fan and Mayor of Bolton, Cllr John Walsh said: "This was the most important match for Bolton Wanderers for many years. "The win has put us back on the footballing map, and Bolton on the world map. I can't put a value on what it means but the
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WANDERERS' trio of new signings have staked their claims for places in Saturday's big relegation showdown with West Brom. Spaniard Salva Ballesta, who snubbed the Baggies before joining the Reebok ranks, and French duo Pierre-Yves Andre and Florent Laville
SAM Allardyce is doing nothing different this week in the build-up to the vital game with Middlesbrough on Sunday. Training will be the same as usual, although he will want to be satisfied over the make-up of the defence considering Gudni Bergsson will
GARY Megson saluted Sam Allardyce today for doing "an unbelievable" job against all the financial odds. As West Brom and Wanderers prepared to go head-to-head at The Hawthorns in one of the key battles in the fight for Premiership survival, Baggies' boss
SAM Allardyce took a swipe at the Football Association today after Kevin Nolan was re-routed to Italy with the England Unders 21s as he was packing his bags for Dubai. The Wanderers' boss said it was "ludicrous" that U21s coach David Platt gave them just
SAM Allardyce has played down the hostile response Wanderers fans gave Michael Ricketts at Newcastleon Wednesday night. "I wasn't surprised by it," the manager said, reacting to the chorus of boos from the away section of St James' Park as the wantaway
WEST Ham are banking on Middlesbrough's financial needs to save their Premiership skins. The Hammers, who have to better whatever Wanderers achieve against Middlesbrough on Sunday to avoid the drop, reckon that while they need points, Boro need pounds
MIKE Whitlow, who played alongside Gudni Bergsson for the last time after stepping into the breach after a three and a half month absence, paid this tribute. "We are going to lose a dear, dear friend," he says, "and we will not be graced with a man like
YOURI Djorkaeff struck an optimistic note as he considered the odds stacked against Wanderers ending Newcastle's formidable home run tonight writes Gordon Sharrock "We really have nothing to lose," the French maestro admitted. "Newcastle are fantastic
SAM Allardyce wants Wanderers fans to create a Reebok Roar that will frighten the life out of Middlesbrough on Sunday. Allardyce believes a passionate capacity crowd can spur the team to the victory which will preserve the Whites' Premiership lives. The
SATURDAY: FOR the second year running Wanderers have the distinction of scoring the first goal of the new Premiership season with Michael Ricketts converting a fourth minute penalty. But there is no repeat of last season's five-goal romp at Leicester
CLAUS Jensen responded to the warmest of receptions from the Reebok fans today when he assured them "Bolton will be fine!" The dashing Dane, applauded at almost every touch by the supporters who took him to their hearts in his two season Wanderers' stint
WE have linked up with our sister paper, the Blackburn-based Lancashire Evening Telegraph for pictures from the game. Click HERE for pictures from the game courtesy of our sister paper the Blackburn-based Lancashire Evening Telegraph
SAM Allardyce put Wanderers misfiring start into historical context today as he set about keeping spirits high in the Reebok dressing room. Reacting to Saturday's home defeat by Charlton, which left his side pointless after their first two games, the
JUSSI Jaaskelainen has no intention of being a punchbag for the Premiership's big-hitters. The Reebok keeper has battled back in double-quick time from a career-threatening injury and is determined to be in the starting line-up at Leicester. He is equally
WANDERERS V CHARLTON WANDERERS 4-4-2 JUSSI JAASKELAINEN ... 7 No chance with the goals; good handling and a good save from Euell ANTHONY BARNESS ... 7 Preferred to Mendy and looked more solid; close to scoring against his old club BRUNO N'GOTTY ... 6
WANDERERS 1 CHARLTON ATH 2: NOBODY is panicking but the manager is worried his players might start feeling the pressure and the players are asking the fans to be patient. Old friends are offering words of comfort and encouragement. This is not how it
IT was of no consequence to Nicky Southall at the time but, when he clipped in the free-kick that earned Gillingham a point at the Reebok in March, he did serious damage to Wanderers' promotion prospects. They would eventually miss out on an automatic
THREE-QUARTERS of the fans who entered our poll agreed that Sam Allardyce was correct to field a weakened side against Bury on Wednesday.
JEAN Tigana had plenty to smile about as he enjoyed the distinction, albeit briefly, of seeing Fulham on top of the Premier League. The toothpick-chewing Frenchman does not see the "cottageless" Cottagers challenging the elite but, in beating Wanderers
THE 3,000 Wanderers fans loved their big day out at Old Trafford writes Chris Sudlow And they made sure the opposition fans knew all about it. After Michael Ricketts scored the sensational winner in one of the most famous victories in the club's history
WANDERERS' memorable 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford earned them their third League Managers' Association Performance Of The Week Award, sponsored by Scottish Mutual. Their previous awards came for their 5-0 win over Leicester City
SAM Allardyce did not need to point fingers or name names after seeing Wanderers thrashed 4-1 at Loftus Road. His double substitution at half time of Jay Jay Okocha and Bernard Mendy spoke for itself and when he referred to the "woeful" defending that
IT might pain him to say it today but Sam Allardyce did warn us. He did not anticipate a four-goal thrashing in the opening fixture, of course, but he did make a number of telling points in the days leading up to Saturday's Premiership opener: Having
WANDERERS-mad staff at a nursing home banned their residents from wearing red on the big match day. And they even guessed the correct scoreline! Staff at the ironically named Red Bank home in Doffcocker decided to support Sam Allardyce' s men by making
MIDFIELDER Born: England, 24, June, 1982 Signed: August, 1999 (trainee) International caps: England under-20 Appearances: 78 Goals: 11 Previous clubs: None
PER Frandsen gave an insight into the effort Wanderers put into the game at Old Trafford when he revealed why he admitted he did not have the energy to celebrate with matchwinner Michael Ricketts. "The goal came at a great time for us," the midfielder
IT was definitely one for the fans. And a result which the 3,000 faithful who went to Old Trafford with crossed fingers and left with arms aloft will relate to their grandchildren. A win against Manchester United, at Old Trafford, by Premiership newcomers
A COUPLE who enjoyed their honeymoon at Old Trafford are eagerly awaiting the big derby match. Joe and Joyce Powell, of Montserrat Road, Johnson Fold, have been dedicated Wanderers fans since they were youngsters. They got married on March 23, 1957, and
DEFENDER Born: Iceland, July 21, 1965 Signed: March 1995 from Spurs (£65,000) International caps: 77 Appearances: 285 Goals: 26 Previous clubs: Tottenham, Valur
AN ecstatic Bolton Wanderers supporter photographed in the BEN on her mobile phone during last weekend's Old Trafford clash was ringing a Manchester United fan -- to gloat. Geography teacher Jenny Norton, aged 23, could not wait to rub it in when the
DEFENDER Born: England, December 7, 1965 Signed: July, 2001 from Blackburn (free) International caps: 0 Appearances: 13 Goals: 0 Previous clubs: Blackburn
HAVING been one of the unfortunate and entirely innocent victims of "Fergie fury" in the past, it was extremely heartening and somewhat surprising to hear the Old Trafford supremo so magnanimous in defeat last Saturday. The Manchester United manager's
MIDFIELDER Born: Denmark, June 16, 1972 Signed: February, 1999 from Brondby (£1 million) International caps: 0 Appearances: 111 Goals: 17 Previous clubs: Brondby
SAM Allardyce flew in the face of widespread popular opinion when he set out the reasons he believes Wanderers should have no fears about taking on the might of Manchester United at Old Trafford. The consensus is that the David and Goliath derby is the
SIR Alex Ferguson has assured Wanderers that they should have no fears about life in the Premiership after seeing his Champions humbled at Old Trafford. The United manager was magnanimous in defeat, conceding that Wanderers deserved to win, praising Sam
MIDFIELDER Born: Jamaica Signed: September, 2001 from Tivoli Gardens (undisclosed) International caps: 8 Appearances: 13 Goals: 0 Previous clubs: Tivoli Gardens
RADCLIFFE BORO 1, WANDERERS 1: WANDERERS' build-up to the new Premiership season started quietly with a less than full strength side held to a 1-1 draw at Radcliffe Borough. Richard Landon put Boro ahead on 53 minutes but Mark Moran equalised for Wanderers
MIDFIELDER Born: Belgium, August 28, 1979 Signed: July, 2002 from Galatasaray (free) International caps: 0 (Turkey) Appearances: 0 Goals: 0 Previous clubs: Galatasaray, Denizlispor
YOURI Djorkaeff has spoken of the growing confirdence of his Wanderers teammates as they look forward to the new Premiership season on August 17. Last season Wanderers shocked the soocer world with a 5-0 defeat of Leicester City at Filbert Street on their
MIDFIELDER Born: England, 28 January, 1972 Signed: June, 2001 from Gillingham (free) International caps: 0 Appearances: 24 Goals: 1 Previous clubs: Gillingham, Grimsby, Hartlepool
BURNLEY 1, WANDERERS 1: JAY Jay Okocha will have license to roam when the new Premiership season kicks off on August 17. The gifted Nigerian international, whose free transfer from Paris St Germain could turn out to be one of the steals of the summer,
THE loudest cheer was for today's heroes but the warmest tribute from the Inter Milan fans was reserved for one of their former idols writes Gordon Sharrock Click HERE and follow the links in English for a selection of pictures from the match from the
I WAS at the Everton game and sat among Everton supporters, I think the answer to this is to link big matches like this to a small game. For example: To get a ticket for the Everton game you should also have to buy a ticket for the next home game. John
ONE e-mailer pointed out: "I was standing near the queue and overheard a Scouser asking for 'Five tickets for this stand' pointing to the stand behind the ticket office, and the person at the ticket office sold them the tickets knowing they were Everton
A season ticket holder commented: "Can BWFC admin be questioned as to why the whole South Stand is not given over to away fans? Is it a commercial decision, or is it something to do with Sam Allardyce? "Away fans will continue to sit in home only areas
I AM an Everton fan and I sympathise with Bolton and other clubs we have visited in the recent past. We have a large number of well-behaved fans, but also a significant element of troublemakers who are intent on ruining the matchday experience for the
DID you see any problems at the Reebok on Saturday? E-mail Internet Editor Chris Sudlow on csudlow@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk with your views. And if you have a solution to the problem, then let us know. Some clubs make fans answer questions about their
WHY is all the South Stand not given to the fans of the opposing teams? It is a reflection on the current game that fans do not sit easily with the opposition. It hardly took highly paid executives to realise the Everton allocation would be over-subscribed
IN the Nat Lofthouse Stand, there were a number of Everton fans sitting a few rows behind. Then they scored they were up on their feet egging on the Bolton fans. What did the stewards do......NOTHING! It took until half time when surrounded by a number
STEPHEN Crow e-mailed to complain that the need for segregation was a sad reflection on the modern game: "Last Saturday I organised a party of 10 to watch the Bolton-Everton game. Three of the party including a young boy were Everton supporters but we
ELDERLY residents had to be evacuated from their sheltered accommodation at St George's Court, Vernon Street, Bolton, on Saturday after a discarded cigarette caused a fire in a waste bin, activating an internal smoke alarm.
BLACKBURN Rovers club's chaplain, the Rev Ken Howles, cannot wait for the big match. But he knows he could just as easily be cheering a Rovers victory as consoling the players in defeat. He said: "This is Blackburn's real cup final. It could decide which
JIMMY Floyd Hasselbaink, who scored the vital goal which gave Chelsea an undeserved 2-1 half-time lead, admitted: "We started badly. "But with a little bit of luck and a little bit of good play in the last five minutes of the half we got back into the
