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Bolton Wanderers supporters are in need of a lift. There’s an air of forbearance around the Reebok; a sense of the same old same old. The first game of Dougie Freedman’s reign, the stirring, Ngog inspired comeback against Cardiff, suggested a boost was imminent. The optimism... Read More

It’s a great feeling, getting three points but it doesn’t happen enough at the Reebok anymore which is all annoying, frustrating, and a lot more words that come from the stands within the Reebok. However, today we did manage to get the magical three points and even slightly move... Read More

For the second home game in succession I was brimming with anticipation. Despite the disappointment against Barnsley, the undeserved yet heart-warming, last second draw at Brighton and what was reported as the performance of the season against Blackburn, meant that hope was, once... Read More

As you may well all know, the loan market closed yesterday. Michael O’Halloran has left on loan to League 1 outfit, Tranmere in the hope of gaining more first team experience. He looked a talent when he played a few matches last season; so I shall remain optimistic about... Read More

I’ve never particularly rated David N’gog, I always thought the reported £6m we paid for him was a bit steep considering that he wasn’t a good a finisher as Ivan Klasnic or as good at holding the ball up as SKD. So, when we’re 1-0 down against top of the... Read More

The news that Bolton had appointed Dougie Freedman as the new manager was somewhat underwhelming. Ambivalence, at best, seemed to be the general response. I knew little about him and research on his career to date did nothing to generate enthusiasm. Yes, I wanted a young manager... Read More

It doesn’t matter what I do; playing football manager, battering people on FIFA or even stressing to my Saturday league team manager that it’s the way to go – when it comes to a formation within football, in my opinion it should be 4-2-3-1. There aren’t many teams that this... Read More

Owen Coyle was upbeat during the previous week following two successive victories. Given that the chairman’s clearly stated objective was promotion and we still languished nearer the bottom than the top of the league, I couldn’t share the manager’s optimism. But then Eric Idle’s... Read More

We have a few players who deserve plaudits after their performance against Watford. Chris Eagles was fantastic, providing some great crosses for both of our goals, Kevin Davies for popping up like he always does and his 100% work rate, David Ngog’s pace caused problems... Read More

I must confess that the current state of things at our football club has reduced me to a level bordering on apathy. I felt indifferent about going to the game, the team when it was announced failed to inspire, the acres of empty seats when the game began was depressing, and,... Read More