From the BEN, August 21, 1995

ALAN Stubbs has a difficult baptism as Bolton kick off their first Premiership campaign with a 3-2 defeat at Wimbledon. Vinnie Jones questions the sought-after defender's £5 million price tag but Burnden boss Roy McFarland predicts: "One day he will play for England!" Dean Holdsworth gets the Dons' second half winner at Selhurst Park after Alan Thompson (penalty) and Fabian DeFreitas wipe out early goals from Efan Ekoku and Robbie Earle. 10 years ago From the BEN, August 21, 1990.

PHIL Neal challenges Steve Thompson to live up to his rating as the top midfield player in the Third Division.

Thompson plays a key role in a 3-0 win over Burnley that books Wanderers a place in the Lancashire Manx Cup Final against Preston, a promising build-up to the new season.

And 18-year-old Alan Stubbs does well standing in for Mark Winstanley. 25 years ago From the BUFF, August 23, 1975.

JOHN Byrom grabs a 79th minute equalsier to rescue a point for Wanderers at home to FA Cup finalists Fulham, who included Bobby Moore and Alan Mullery in their side.

Viv Busby and John Mitchell give the Cottagers a 2-1 lead after Garry Jones opens the scoring for Wanderers in the 18th minute in front of a Burnden Park crowd of just 8,786.