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8:02am Thursday 11th October 2007
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PROBLEMS mounted for Wanderers boss Sammy Lee today with the announcement that Gary Speed had stood down as first team coach.
The move was meant to help the Whites focus on pulling clear of the relegation zone, with both player and manager maintaining that it was in the best interests of the team.
But it served only to create confusion when it emerged that the pair were at odds over who instigated the move. Lee said he had relieved the veteran midfielder of the coaching role he gave him when he became manager in April, but Speed insisted he had resigned.
"It was my decision," he said. "I decided it wasn't working out. I want to concentrate totally on my football."
But he stressed last night that relinquishing his backroom duties had nothing to do with him being axed from Sunday's Premiership clash with Chelsea.
In fact, the 38-year-old former Wales international reckons Wanderers' improved performance in the 1-0 defeat suggested the manager got his team selection right.
Lee said at the weekend that his decision not to select Speed, who was dropped along with club captain Kevin Nolan, would not affect his position as first team player-coach. But that situation changed after the pair met on Tuesday at the Euxton training ground in the company of general manager Frank McParland. The matter came to a head yesterday morning.
"I relieved him of his coaching duties because I want him to focus on his game," Lee maintained. "I don't want anything to distract him from his game, if anything is distracting him.
"At this present time it's important that all of us focus on what we are trying to do."
The contrasting versions suggest the relationship between the manager and his most experienced player have been severely strained. But Lee denied there was serious unrest behind the scenes and was dismissive of recent newspaper reports claiming a significant number of his senior players were unhappy with his methods.
"Who are these people?" he asked. "It's time for these senior sources' to stand up and be counted.
"I know it's not everybody, all I'd like is for those one or two to just come and knock on my door. There might be one or two, but I'd prefer them to come and knock on my door.
"The supporters here have been terrific, absolutely fantastic in very trying circumstances. But it must be disconcerting for them to keep reading these things.
"I'm trying to do things in a professional way in the privacy of my office."
Lee spoke of his admiration for the England rugby union team, whose unity shone through in the face of widespread criticism when they pulled off their remarkable World Cup quarter-final victory over Australia at the weekend.
"Andrew Sheridan (England's man of the match) said that they never doubted themselves inside the dressing room. He said 30 people including the staff were together - and that's all I ever want," he said.
"I don't expect players to be happy when they are not playing, but all I ever ask is that they keep it in-house.
"I hear things about my methods. I've been with these lads over two years. I've been at the English FA and with Liverpool.
"All I'm trying to do is make sure we can compete on all fronts. But they should keep whatever unhappiness they have in-house.
"It's bitterly disappointing that these things are leaking out. People are trying to undermine what we are trying to do."
Speed said Lee had good reason to suspect that information was being leaked by an "insider" but denied vehemently that he was responsible.
"I've never done my business that way," he said. "It sounds like it's coming from within the club and I agree with the manager, it doesn't do anybody any good.
"But it categorically isn't me."
Despite their differences, Speed - one of football's most respected elder statesman with a record number Premier League appearances - has assured Lee that he will play his heart out for Wanderers.
"I have no problem with being left out of the team," he said. "He's the manager, he makes the decisions and if he feels that's what's best for the team, that's fine by me.
"It's up to me to work hard and get back in the team and give 100 per cent, as I always do.
"It was disappointing to be left out, but the lads did great on Sunday and, to a certain extent, his decision was shown to be a good one - apart from the result."
Speed fears, however, that his hopes of negotiating a one-year extension to his current contract, which expires at the end of the season, have been jeopardised by his decision.
"I was offered an extra year on my contract, which took the coaching role into account," he said. "It had all been agreed but not signed. That might not be there now."
parishner, bolton says...
8:19am Thu 11 Oct 07
Nik, London says...
8:19am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
8:21am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner, bolton says...
8:22am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
8:24am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:Oh come on, at least fergie had the backing of the players and his own coaching staff. There is widespread mutiny going on inside OUR football club!
give the guy a chance,ferguson was under the hammer fergy out,look what he went on to do,after
parishner, bolton says...
8:29am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner, bolton says...
8:32am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
8:36am Thu 11 Oct 07
Andy W, Cumbria says...
8:37am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
8:44am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner, bolton says...
8:47am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:tell your in the dam close your windows your breathing the fumes,head in bolton or heart in the toon with bunker man,a bit like i need an holiday and a rest from football,spend time with my family lol two days later is with that tossser sheperd we are **** newcastle
and this from the BBC as well as CNN, Sky and even NOS in Holland....... "Gary Speed will offered a coaching role at Newcastle if he cannot sort out his differences with Bolton boss Sammy Lee." Also in this report who is the liar. I stand by the name I call LSL - Little Scouse Liar. He has to go for the sake of the club more than anything else. He is destroying moral, destroying 8 years worth of Bolton's gloroius history (although not the true golden age - that's back in the days of Super John, Trigger, Wide-man Lee et al), destoying Bolton's future. Even the most ardent backers of Lee have now got to admit the time is now to get rid of this little infestation!!! Next gamne it would be nice to see ALL the fans start shouting LOSER at LSL - what positives will he see from that??? Again in this report - "The supporters here have been terrific, absolutely fantastic in very trying circumstances. But it must be disconcerting for them to keep reading these things" - who is he trying to kid - himself??? AGain lying to the people who believe in the team and the club. LITTLE SCOUSE LIAR - OUT! OUT! OUT!
parishner, bolton says...
8:49am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:dont need paul jewel then
we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...
rivington3, Horwich says...
8:51am Thu 11 Oct 07
The Cynic, Marriage guidance counselling office says...
8:52am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
8:53am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:Could you please convert what you have just said into the Queens English as I have no idea of what you have just posted. I am English through and through and what you have written is just words- making no sense whatsoever!!!
Son of Bolton Reader wrote: and this from the BBC as well as CNN, Sky and even NOS in Holland....... "Gary Speed will offered a coaching role at Newcastle if he cannot sort out his differences with Bolton boss Sammy Lee." Also in this report who is the liar. I stand by the name I call LSL - Little Scouse Liar. He has to go for the sake of the club more than anything else. He is destroying moral, destroying 8 years worth of Bolton's gloroius history (although not the true golden age - that's back in the days of Super John, Trigger, Wide-man Lee et al), destoying Bolton's future. Even the most ardent backers of Lee have now got to admit the time is now to get rid of this little infestation!!! Next gamne it would be nice to see ALL the fans start shouting LOSER at LSL - what positives will he see from that??? Again in this report - "The supporters here have been terrific, absolutely fantastic in very trying circumstances. But it must be disconcerting for them to keep reading these things" - who is he trying to kid - himself??? AGain lying to the people who believe in the team and the club. LITTLE SCOUSE LIAR - OUT! OUT! OUT!tell your in the dam close your windows your breathing the fumes,head in bolton or heart in the toon with bunker man,a bit like i need an holiday and a rest from football,spend time with my family lol two days later is with that tossser sheperd we are **** newcastle
rivington3, Horwich says...
8:56am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
8:59am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)
Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
rivington3, Horwich says...
9:05am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
9:07am Thu 11 Oct 07
rivington3 wrote:i agree, and someone who will be respected by the players... anyone for José?
I don't know enough to comment about who would be the best manager - at the moment it looks like we just need anyone who won't start a fight in an empty house and shows respect to his team
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
9:08am Thu 11 Oct 07
blue, Lancs says...
9:10am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
9:14am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:would we be able to tempt him now that he's with Hull and they have bags of money?
I still believe we should bring Browny back to the club as Manager - at least he has a presence and also commands respect to both players and fans. He knows the club, he knows how the team should play, he trained with Big Sam and only moved away to gain managerial experience in the lower leagues, just like Big Sam (remember even Big Sam failed in his first amagerial post and was very much middle of the road man until he came back to Bolton!!!)
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
9:17am Thu 11 Oct 07
blue wrote:Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.
parishner, bolton says...
9:20am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
9:22am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:Hull or opportunity to manage in the Prem with the team and club he very much appreciates - remember he left Bolton for Blackpool, then came back as backrrom staff and then promoted to Sam's number 1 and then moved on to gain experience as a manager. I would bet my life that he would have no qualms in coming back to Bolton!!!
Son of Bolton Reader wrote: I still believe we should bring Browny back to the club as Manager - at least he has a presence and also commands respect to both players and fans. He knows the club, he knows how the team should play, he trained with Big Sam and only moved away to gain managerial experience in the lower leagues, just like Big Sam (remember even Big Sam failed in his first amagerial post and was very much middle of the road man until he came back to Bolton!!!)would we be able to tempt him now that he's with Hull and they have bags of money?
Julie Moores, Bolton says...
9:22am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jon, Bolton says...
9:22am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:What rubbish, Fergie had as much trouble as Lee is having now.
blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
parishner, bolton says...
9:24am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:gitside will pay for a wenger get real,alreadey installed cheapeast option just like mclaren for england,next youl be saying sighn ronaldhino
parishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
blue, Lancs says...
9:25am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner, bolton says...
9:28am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:no squabbles got rid of norman whiteside paul mgrath,shown the door to vannistleroy jap stam paul ince,bryan kidd............told you no ones bigger than the club the gaffers the gaffer,
blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
Jordan, Manchester says...
9:29am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:it was a joke...
Jordan wrote:gitside will pay for a wenger get real,alreadey installed cheapeast option just like mclaren for england,next youl be saying sighn ronaldhinoparishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
blue, Lancs says...
9:33am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:With the ego's in our dressing room (Nolan mouthing off after being subbed against Portsmouth, Spped resigning after being dropped against Chelsea) I honestly think we need someone like El Tel, someone with the self belief and magic touch. Jewell, Dowie, no up and coming manager will have anymore clout that Lee when it comes to dressing down some of the overpaid whingers that pull on that shirt at the moment, and no top manager would come to Bolton anyway. Too many players feel they know best. Its embarrasing. Don't blame Lee blame the lazy slack f*ckers that wont' run til they sweat blood. These players could get us relegated and simply move club and earn a nice fat cheque for doing so. The knives were out for the manager the minute the announcement was made and your all loving saying I was right. Its sickening. We need harmony and a positive attitude, and we have to lead the way and show the players that the moeny and god like status doesn't absolve them of blame.
parishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
parishner, bolton says...
9:34am Thu 11 Oct 07
blue wrote:correct and derby beat the bunker man alreadey and they are going down one win and bolton will move up 5 places the problem at fan level is the negatives who didnt renew
Hang on, why did these players not have a problem with Lee as a coach, they seemed to thrive then? I would remember players are mercenaries that are always on the look out for more moeny at a bigger club, taking over BWFC with the decline that had set in was a brave move. Support. Its the fans staying away and getting on his back so soon (when he was appointed it started) that are destroying the club. The players pick up on this and it gives them leverage to pursue their own aims. West Ham stayed up because every single one of them got behind the new manager and always believed. I'm ashamed to say half the Bolton support had it in for Lee from the start, and thus contributed to this whole poisonous atmosphere in the club. Your as much to blame if we go down, in my eyes anyway. When did it become open season on Sammy, and did anyone forget that Sam couldn't hardly win a Bolton game this year???
Steve Battersby, Oldham says...
9:37am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner, bolton says...
9:38am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:this is no laughing matter nolan for england lol mate
parishner wrote:it was a joke...Jordan wrote:gitside will pay for a wenger get real,alreadey installed cheapeast option just like mclaren for england,next youl be saying sighn ronaldhinoparishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
Jordan, Manchester says...
9:39am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:it was a joke...
Jordan wrote:gitside will pay for a wenger get real,alreadey installed cheapeast option just like mclaren for england,next youl be saying sighn ronaldhinoparishner wrote:i personally dont think paul jewell is the right man... i maybe wrong but i think his approach is too conventional for the set up we have... Arsne Wenger would do ;)Jordan wrote: we all know that playing and managing at the top level are two completly different things. Look at the likes of Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, John Aldridge... all failed to really make the cut...dont need paul jewel then
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
9:43am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jon wrote:What rubbish I hear you cry - the stats are easy enough to find on the web, but here goes...
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:What rubbish, Fergie had as much trouble as Lee is having now. Why would this be any different with another manager? Its not respect thats the problem its that some players have had an easy ride with no competition for their places yet now they aren't guaranteed a game. Lee is trying to radically shake things up and in the long term this could be of massive benefit to the club.blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
parishner, bolton says...
9:46am Thu 11 Oct 07
Steve Battersby wrote:pr for that big lying ****,i need sanatical,or whatever **** came out is mouth
When you get to my age - 51 - and have seen people become managers in whatever industry, you quickly get a feel for whether they can cut the mustard or not. Whilst I don't see what is going on at The Reebok on a daily basis, I am told that there is widespread discontent amongst playing and non-playing staff. This, of course, may or may not be the case. In truth, only those who are employed there actually know and some of those making remarks to 'outsiders' may well have their own agendas. The only individuals who can really sort the situation out are, therefore, the Board. They, as stewards of our club, have a commercial and moral duty to ascertain the true facts - I would hope they already know these - and act in the best interests of the club going forward. All indicators point seemingly to a need to review the manager's position immediately and perhaps make a change now rather than leave some of the apparent problems to fester and spread. We must place our trust in them and hope they make the correct decision. I was deeply disappointed with the way in which Big Sam's departure was handled in public and feel that a big PR mistake was made in some of the criticisms levelled unfairly against him. I also cannot believe that Gary Speed does not have the best interests of this club at heart - he is the archetypal model professional and a credit to the game. So Messrs Gartside and Davies along with their other colleagues need now to act, even if that act is to verbally lend support to Sammy Lee in the short term. Supporters need to know that there is a firm hand on the rudder as we sail through choppy waters and the major concern of us all is that we seem to be floating helplessly into the eye of the storm.
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
9:47am Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:what in his first few months - I didn't realise Van Nistelrooy was playing way back in 1986!!!! or Jaap Stam or Paul Ince or David Beckham or Norman Whiteside or Bryan Kidd
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:no squabbles got rid of norman whiteside paul mgrath,shown the door to vannistleroy jap stam paul ince,bryan kidd............told you no ones bigger than the club the gaffers the gaffer,blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
Peter, Smithills says...
9:58am Thu 11 Oct 07
Sammy deserves the chance over a run of games.
We need 40 points to survive a drop - That's an average of 1.05 points per game. We should give Sammy 10 games That's 11 points to get survival form. Portsmouth, Reading, Bham and Derby are winnable; Everton & Spurs are Drawable at least. That's 14 points in total.
If we have 14 points Sammy is doing a great job. If we get 11, he is just satisfactory. Any less, I'm sorry he will have to go
Durks, Brockhall says...
10:01am Thu 11 Oct 07
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
10:08am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter, Smithills says...
10:09am Thu 11 Oct 07
Durks wrote:Durks,
I worked for a Bolton company for many years and it was superb. The business was taken over in 99 and the new management applied their methods which were very different to what everyone was used to. Any personnel who did not adjust quickly were released. Individuals were dropped from key roles which resulted in anger and frustration and resignations and in 2003 the business was finished resulting in the loss of many Bolton jobs. I can see many parallels with Wanderers because highly paid footballers are no different to any of us and we do not like change that is forced on us. Sorry if this is a bit deep but new management that has little credibility in the football world forcing changes when people like Campo, Speed and Nolan are clearly resisting it and wish to work the big Sam way will eat away at the teams ability to perform as it will impact on the new players that have come in.
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
10:10am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:oops miscalculated there - before anyones notices it should read MANU under Fergie points in league 20!!! not 23!!!
Jon wrote:What rubbish I hear you cry - the stats are easy enough to find on the web, but here goes... Bolton under Sammy Lee Played (all competitions - excluding Pre-season friendlies)12 - won 3 drew 3 lost 6 goals for 13 goals against 16 (-3) Points in League 5 Manchester under Fergie (same number of first games as manager in all competitions - excluding Pre-season friendslies) Played 12 Won 6, drew 2, lost 4 goals for 21 goals against 14 (+7) Points in League 23Son of Bolton Reader wrote:What rubbish, Fergie had as much trouble as Lee is having now. Why would this be any different with another manager? Its not respect thats the problem its that some players have had an easy ride with no competition for their places yet now they aren't guaranteed a game. Lee is trying to radically shake things up and in the long term this could be of massive benefit to the club.blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
10:13am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter, Smithills says...
10:13am Thu 11 Oct 07
gazz_ball - Supera Moras! wrote:Gazz,
"Played 12 Won 6, drew 2, lost 4 goals for 21 goals against 14 (+7) Points in League 23" Doesn't add up, 23 points from 6 wins and 2 draws
notlob, says...
10:13am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter, Smithills says...
10:14am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter wrote:Reading wrong post guys - ignore
gazz_ball - Supera Moras! wrote: "Played 12 Won 6, drew 2, lost 4 goals for 21 goals against 14 (+7) Points in League 23" Doesn't add up, 23 points from 6 wins and 2 drawsGazz, I mean 10 prem games this season, not sammys record over all - Cup comps don't count when you are 19th in the league
Joe Neill, Lagos says...
10:16am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
10:17am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
10:23am Thu 11 Oct 07
Joe Neill wrote:Shows that you have never been to Amsterdam - the financial hub of Europe - puts Canary Wharf to shame!!!! Plus money and benefits are far superior to what ones gets in UK - 39 days holiday plus public holidays, maximum 47 hours a week no matter what!!!!, 13 month pay packet (an d I don't mean annual salary spread across 13 pay packets either, 8% holiday pay, tax return on mortage - in other words on a mortgage of EUR700 one gets back EUR250 each month from the gvt whether single or not!!!!!
Stop in Amsterdam with all the other pervs. P.S go to L'pool and open your mouth
run rabbit run, Fantasy island says...
10:24am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
10:29am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter, Smithills says...
10:35am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:I worked in Amsterdam, It's great city. The Damrak area if for tourists.
Joe Neill wrote: Stop in Amsterdam with all the other pervs. P.S go to L'pool and open your mouthShows that you have never been to Amsterdam - the financial hub of Europe - puts Canary Wharf to shame!!!! Plus money and benefits are far superior to what ones gets in UK - 39 days holiday plus public holidays, maximum 47 hours a week no matter what!!!!, 13 month pay packet (an d I don't mean annual salary spread across 13 pay packets either, 8% holiday pay, tax return on mortage - in other words on a mortgage of EUR700 one gets back EUR250 each month from the gvt whether single or not!!!!! Now tell me I'm only here because I'm a perv?? Shows how little interested in Bolton you are actually are. Are you a BWF supporter in only Premeriship alone. Have you ever been to a division 4 game? ahve you ever been to the ground where a supermarket was situated in part of it? Life long Bolton fan and what LSL is doing is a complete disgrace. Get rid of the Scouse scum now!!!
Aidan, sheffield says...
10:39am Thu 11 Oct 07
Andy, Staffordshire says...
10:39am Thu 11 Oct 07
superjohn, bolton says...
10:45am Thu 11 Oct 07
run rabbit run wrote:Too true. Why would anyone compare Fergie's start at Old Trafford to LSL's here? I am no fan of the purple-faced w@nker but I still think Fergie's achievement of breaking up the Old Firm dominance is arguably a bigger achievement than what he's done down the road.
I can not believe the spin i am reading on this forum today.
We have people saying that Speed's demotion is a good thing. When a model professional, who never speaks out of turn, trains the right way, plays his heart out (ok yes, his legs do seem to have gone under the current regime), then gets demoted, you know something rum is going on behind the scenes.
And those thinking this is tough love, does that extend to Sragbria, Campo, Teymourian etc? Does the Speed situation sum up exactly what is unfolding before our eyes?
Then of course you have Jon 'rubbish, piffle, boulderdash, excrement, wrong wrong wrong' who has to disagree with his own shadow. Always popping up with the Fergie analogy. Fergie's record at manure was far better than lsl at the same stage. Plus, please remember, he already had European and league success at Aberdeen. In other words he had a track record. LSL doesn't even have that (managerial) with a pub team.
You supposed 'true' fans will have the club you deserve, one bereft of decent players playing in the lower leagues.
I feel us 'whingers and moaners'are true fans as we see the writing on the wall and want decisive action now.
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
10:48am Thu 11 Oct 07
Peter wrote:to be honest it's the first time I have called him scouse scum - but this is the final straw for me with regards to him. Please read my other posts as I do give good reasons as to why I have given him the chance but he has failed the team, the club and most importantly the fans - although since Campogate I have called him Little Scouse Liar - which this latest episode does go to prove (i.e. for both Speedy and how he thinks fans treat him!!)
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:I worked in Amsterdam, It's great city. The Damrak area if for tourists. However, I disagree with your personal attacks on Sammy because he is from Liverpool. It dilutes your argument. Sammy Lee is just not up to the job he has been given, simple as that.Joe Neill wrote: Stop in Amsterdam with all the other pervs. P.S go to L'pool and open your mouthShows that you have never been to Amsterdam - the financial hub of Europe - puts Canary Wharf to shame!!!! Plus money and benefits are far superior to what ones gets in UK - 39 days holiday plus public holidays, maximum 47 hours a week no matter what!!!!, 13 month pay packet (an d I don't mean annual salary spread across 13 pay packets either, 8% holiday pay, tax return on mortage - in other words on a mortgage of EUR700 one gets back EUR250 each month from the gvt whether single or not!!!!! Now tell me I'm only here because I'm a perv?? Shows how little interested in Bolton you are actually are. Are you a BWF supporter in only Premeriship alone. Have you ever been to a division 4 game? ahve you ever been to the ground where a supermarket was situated in part of it? Life long Bolton fan and what LSL is doing is a complete disgrace. Get rid of the Scouse scum now!!!
jpl, bangkok says...
10:53am Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan, Manchester says...
10:55am Thu 11 Oct 07
Andy wrote:he doesnt work there any more, quit after about a month in the role because it was keeping him away from BWFC too much...
Is this the same Bolton Wanderers everybody would follow to the ends of the earth yesterday when the Bayern Munich trip was fresh in the mind? It is too soon for Speed to be taking on a coaching role at a Premiership club. He should restrict his coaching work to that he does in Wrexham until his playing days are over.
Aidan, sheffield says...
10:59am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
11:01am Thu 11 Oct 07
Andy wrote:I'm going to the game because how often do Bolton play teams like BAyern Munchen. To me the outcome is unimportant but the game, atmosphere and just seeing MY team play ones of the best teams in the world is reward for me.
Is this the same Bolton Wanderers everybody would follow to the ends of the earth yesterday when the Bayern Munich trip was fresh in the mind? It is too soon for Speed to be taking on a coaching role at a Premiership club. He should restrict his coaching work to that he does in Wrexham until his playing days are over.
bwfc season ticket holder, gt lever says...
11:19am Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores, Bolton says...
11:20am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
11:25am Thu 11 Oct 07
bwfc season ticket holder wrote:all 3 from the true golden era of Bolton Wanderers - the White Hot men!!!!!!
as every 1 knows we need a manager with bolton at heart there are only 2 real people for me thats PHIL SUNBED BROWN & SUPER JOHN MCGINLEY maybe just maybe ALAN TOMMO THOMPSON could have a place at bolton
Durks, Brockhall says...
11:26am Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
11:28am Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy, st helens says...
11:31am Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy, st helens says...
11:34am Thu 11 Oct 07
bwfc season ticket holder, gt lever says...
11:39am Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy wrote:thats a valid point they always struggle to cope with us and there gaffer hates us
i wonder if lsl is being payed by liverpool to take us down.
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
11:58am Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores wrote:Ha, this post is a bit rich, it is normally you who takes swipes at other fans.
Get rid now Gartside. It is a great shame that fans of the club, as I know we all are on here, are constantly sniping and falling out with each other. There are those who will blindly follow BWFC whatever decisions are made, wherever it leads. I have no problem with them, they will never change regardless of any arguement. That is fine by me, so long as they support the club, I respect them. Apathy is what kills a club, when no one can be bothered to come on here. In the other camp, including myself, are those that strongly believe he was the wrong man and does not have the ability to turn things round. It is sad that after the Bayern draw when we should all be together, that this mans appointment is tearing us apart.
Pedro, Bolton says...
11:59am Thu 11 Oct 07
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
12:04pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Pedro, Bolton says...
12:15pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores, Bolton says...
12:20pm Thu 11 Oct 07
jpl, bangkok says...
12:22pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Pedro, Bolton says...
12:26pm Thu 11 Oct 07
richard, darwen says...
12:34pm Thu 11 Oct 07
White58, Bolton says...
12:42pm Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:Give over about Fergie ..... he was a proven manager at Aberdeen, with a European trophy to his name.
give the guy a chance,ferguson was under the hammer fergy out,look what he went on to do,after
Julie Moores, Bolton says...
12:44pm Thu 11 Oct 07
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
12:45pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores wrote:Julie, you say it yourself, you get more abuse than me, i wonder why???
gazz, grow up and stop being such a wuss. Why do you always think people are " having a go " at you if they have a different opinion? I come on here for some BWFC chat with fellow fans, bit of banter, share opinions and believe me gazz, I get far more abuse than you ever do, so no need for the hurt little boy act. Trouble is, you never say whether you agree or disagree with those looking for change, just have a swipe about some technical issue- number of points wrong or something equally trivial.Of course Bolton fans can change things, never underestimate the power of fan protest on sites like this.
White58, Bolton says...
12:48pm Thu 11 Oct 07
parishner wrote:"looked too good to go down"
life after sam,BORING DRAWS LAST MINUTE GOALS,SChOOLBOY ERRORS,chealsea game played,football looked too good to go down
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
12:49pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores wrote:Pity that wasn't posted before i hit back.
gazz, going back to your earlier comments, I think you are probably not alone in thinking fondly of our Div 1 days. We were nearly always near the top, scored plenty goals- was it 100 in a season, think Jamie Pollock scored it against Tranmere perhaps, and they were exciting times. But having got to the Prem, I want to stay. Im not happy for a trainee to experiment on my club any longer, we need someone of substance to revive us. There are too many Bradfords, Coventry, Southampton to allow complacency to set in. See, I do think about what you say.
CITY TILL I DIE, Manchester says...
12:50pm Thu 11 Oct 07
White58, Bolton says...
12:51pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Jon wrote:How 'long-term' are you prepared to accept ?
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:What rubbish, Fergie had as much trouble as Lee is having now.
blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.Yes but statistics show that even Fergie, in his first few games at ManU still faired far superior to Sammy Lee has done - but there again, Fergie did have the respect of the players and backroom with no squabbles whatsoever - unlike Sammy Lee who seems all out in destroying the club!
Why would this be any different with another manager?
Its not respect thats the problem its that some players have had an easy ride with no competition for their places yet now they aren't guaranteed a game.
Lee is trying to radically shake things up and in the long term this could be of massive benefit to the club.
Trotter, Bolton says...
12:51pm Thu 11 Oct 07
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
12:51pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:Yawn.
Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark II
Trotter, Bolton says...
12:54pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:Manchester City founded in 2008
Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark II
Nik, London says...
12:54pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Julie Moores wrote:Yeh - I've got a bit nostalgic for the old days too but then they were exciting because we could see we were on the cusp of something big - we had exciting managers (albeit with another failed experiment in between) and the club was going places. Now we're there it would be a bitter disappointment to go back. The whole Sammy Lee fiasco has been bizarre from start to finish - lets just hope its over with soon and we can get on throwing our support behind a proper managers attempts to get us back on track!
gazz, going back to your earlier comments, I think you are probably not alone in thinking fondly of our Div 1 days. We were nearly always near the top, scored plenty goals- was it 100 in a season, think Jamie Pollock scored it against Tranmere perhaps, and they were exciting times. But having got to the Prem, I want to stay. Im not happy for a trainee to experiment on my club any longer, we need someone of substance to revive us. There are too many Bradfords, Coventry, Southampton to allow complacency to set in. See, I do think about what you say.
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
12:57pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:Don't remember any city fans coming to that game. You must have been the only one
Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark II
CITY TILL I DIE, Manchester says...
12:57pm Thu 11 Oct 07
superjohn, bolton says...
1:01pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:History? We were formed six years before City or Sunderland, and ten years before Derby. We've won the Cup as many times as you.
Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland.
Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot.
Leeds Mark II
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
1:02pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:Hmm let me think I can't remember City being one of the 12 original clubs to first start the world first Football League like Bolton was!!!!!!
Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark II
burndenbob, standish says...
1:03pm Thu 11 Oct 07
bignut, bolton says...
1:03pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE, Manchester says...
1:03pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:Still a bunch of North MANCHESTER chavs
CITY TILL I DIE wrote: Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark IIHmm let me think I can't remember City being one of the 12 original clubs to first start the world first Football League like Bolton was!!!!!! Also hasn't Bolton spent more than half of its history in top flight football - more than the clubs you mentioned. You certainly need a lesson in English Football League history before making far reaching comments like that!!! Oh and btw only a couple more months before City does the usual and start losing the rest of the games!!! How much more history do you need
Trotter, Bolton says...
1:08pm Thu 11 Oct 07
blue wrote:blue
Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.
superjohn, bolton says...
1:08pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:You can't even spell losers mate, which as a City fan is surprising.
Bolton + Big Sam = Something Bolton - Big Sam = Nothing
Fester away loosers .
run rabbit run, Fantasy island says...
1:11pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Trotter, Bolton says...
1:14pm Thu 11 Oct 07
CITY TILL I DIE wrote:You need educating matey, we are Boltonians, nothing at all to do with Manchester, thank goodness.
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:Still a bunch of North MANCHESTER chavsCITY TILL I DIE wrote: Bolton are finally going back to where they belong - the Championship making way for clubs with a bit more history like Derby & Sunderland. Last season when we played at the plastic Reebok I really had my eyes opened to the quality of the Bolton public - not good, i think the word Chav was invented to represent you lot. Leeds Mark IIHmm let me think I can't remember City being one of the 12 original clubs to first start the world first Football League like Bolton was!!!!!! Also hasn't Bolton spent more than half of its history in top flight football - more than the clubs you mentioned. You certainly need a lesson in English Football League history before making far reaching comments like that!!! Oh and btw only a couple more months before City does the usual and start losing the rest of the games!!! How much more history do you need
CITY TILL I DIE, Manchester says...
1:14pm Thu 11 Oct 07
superjohn wrote:superjohn = stupidjohn
CITY TILL I DIE wrote: Bolton + Big Sam = Something Bolton - Big Sam = Nothing Fester away loosers .You can't even spell losers mate, which as a City fan is surprising. You may have money now but you'll always be Man City, an old tart with a pair of diamond earrings, mutton dressed as lamb.
Trotter, Bolton says...
1:16pm Thu 11 Oct 07
run rabbit run wrote:That's rich coming from you matey, just read your posts ........ ha ha ha ha
Trotter, you don't half talk rubbish. Medals and supposed experience count for nothing in management, in fact playing football and managing are mutually exclusive. Our world is imploding around us and you write with all the passion of a German sex manual. See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. That is you.
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
1:20pm Thu 11 Oct 07
run rabbit run wrote:World exploding? Why, you gonna stop supporting bolton if we go down?
Trotter, you don't half talk rubbish. Medals and supposed experience count for nothing in management, in fact playing football and managing are mutually exclusive. Our world is imploding around us and you write with all the passion of a German sex manual. See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. That is you.
Mr Bolton, Bolton says...
1:25pm Thu 11 Oct 07
cow-head, westhoughton says...
1:30pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
1:31pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Trotter, Bolton says...
1:40pm Thu 11 Oct 07
superjohn, bolton says...
1:54pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Trotter wrote:You really are an almight bore, Trotsky. I reckon that you must post a message exactly like this one about 2/3 times a week. Quite glad that in your opinion I'm not a 'true' fan. If I was 'in' with your crowd it would be a source of great worry to me. I'll just continue shouting for the Whites and I'll leave Your Greatness to define what being a 'true' supporter means...
Good lad Den - totally agree, blue also makes very good bwfc supporter type comments and I reckon that the majority on here have all got bwfc at heart and know what the word supporter stands for, the gazz's BWFC-TIL-I-DIE and Pedro's of this world is what makes bwfc - keep it up lads
Keep the faith
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
1:58pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den wrote:BUT THAT STANDARD IS NOWHERE NEAR GOOD ENOUGH FOR MOST TEAMS IN THE PREMIERSHIP. CHELSEA WERE POOR ON THE DAY - BUT MOST OTHER TEAMS WOULD SLAUGHTER US. JUST DONT JUDGER IT BY HOW WE PLAYED AGAINST A VERY POOR TOP TEAM!!!
Firstly i aint going to copy in previous posts! sick of paging down to the bottom.... Lee is the manager and what he says goes, albeit my own personal view he has got it wrong on more than one occasion. Not sure what City till i die is on here for? to post inaccurate ramblings? ...I remember SGE saying that his latest signing was v happy to be playing for Man Utd! so we know where his heart lies.....besides the writing is on the wall re: yr clubs money/owner/arrest warrants etc etc.... Any club that changes manager and the amount of players that we have, will encounter problems...but i do feel we played ok against Chelsea/Spurs (obviously Reading)...and happy that so called auto selection players (Nolan) are being dropped! all for it..... I also think the likes of Andy O'brien and Gutherie are great 'positives'....As is lowering the overall age of the squad... On the issue of sacking Lee, not sure who we would (or who would come) install as a new Manager? and this process would only add to the overall lack of confidence/passion (call it what you will) at BWFC.... If we play like we did against Chelsea etc we should be ok...and if LEE puts a number of under-performing 'noses' out am all for it..........But if HE himself 'under performs' then he also should be subject to the same treatment...... Finally I Do think that there are a number of players/staff whom have NO PASSION whatsoever for our beloved White shirt...
Den, Leigh says...
2:02pm Thu 11 Oct 07
run rabbit run, Fantasy island says...
2:12pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Trotter wrote:Er, i have thanks, and can't see how my posts are anything like yours. For one I'm not in denial, and secondly I don't go round trying to create a herd mentality with other posters, and call them 'true fans' while sneering at others.
run rabbit run wrote: Trotter, you don't half talk rubbish. Medals and supposed experience count for nothing in management, in fact playing football and managing are mutually exclusive. Our world is imploding around us and you write with all the passion of a German sex manual. See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. That is you.That's rich coming from you matey, just read your posts ........ ha ha ha ha
munich boltonian, munich germany says...
2:21pm Thu 11 Oct 07
superjohn wrote:city will always be second to manutd anyroad at least here wanderers are the only one
CITY TILL I DIE wrote: Bolton + Big Sam = Something Bolton - Big Sam = Nothing Fester away loosers .You can't even spell losers mate, which as a City fan is surprising. You may have money now but you'll always be Man City, an old tart with a pair of diamond earrings, mutton dressed as lamb.
munich boltonian, munich germany says...
2:42pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den wrote:ignore city till i die den maybe then he´ll go away
Firstly i aint going to copy in previous posts! sick of paging down to the bottom.... Lee is the manager and what he says goes, albeit my own personal view he has got it wrong on more than one occasion. Not sure what City till i die is on here for? to post inaccurate ramblings? ...I remember SGE saying that his latest signing was v happy to be playing for Man Utd! so we know where his heart lies.....besides the writing is on the wall re: yr clubs money/owner/arrest warrants etc etc.... Any club that changes manager and the amount of players that we have, will encounter problems...but i do feel we played ok against Chelsea/Spurs (obviously Reading)...and happy that so called auto selection players (Nolan) are being dropped! all for it..... I also think the likes of Andy O'brien and Gutherie are great 'positives'....As is lowering the overall age of the squad... On the issue of sacking Lee, not sure who we would (or who would come) install as a new Manager? and this process would only add to the overall lack of confidence/passion (call it what you will) at BWFC.... If we play like we did against Chelsea etc we should be ok...and if LEE puts a number of under-performing 'noses' out am all for it..........But if HE himself 'under performs' then he also should be subject to the same treatment...... Finally I Do think that there are a number of players/staff whom have NO PASSION whatsoever for our beloved White shirt...
Den, Leigh says...
2:55pm Thu 11 Oct 07
munich boltonian, munich germany says...
3:02pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den wrote:tellin me
Hi C! always do.....so bet yr dead chuffed about Wanderers coming to Munich?? D
mayday, harrogate says...
3:05pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
3:08pm Thu 11 Oct 07
munich boltonian wrote:yeah....
Den wrote: Hi C! always do.....so bet yr dead chuffed about Wanderers coming to Munich?? Dtellin me i´m sending the club all the info over bayern that i know my husband aint too chuffed him being a bayern fan but i´ve to think on wanderers first they are the only ones that count
munich boltonian, munich germany says...
3:11pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den wrote:its alreet if you need any help getting around let me know i know munich very well and german aint so hard to pick up
munich boltonian wrote:yeah.... should be a memorable game...WE ALL NEED TO BE UP FOR IT.....Including Gartside!! flying out early from M/cr via Frankfurt...with Luftwaffe..with some mates from horwich (went to Besiktas/Marseille with).... I'll have to brush up my deutsch then.....Den wrote: Hi C! always do.....so bet yr dead chuffed about Wanderers coming to Munich?? Dtellin me i´m sending the club all the info over bayern that i know my husband aint too chuffed him being a bayern fan but i´ve to think on wanderers first they are the only ones that count
notlob, says...
3:37pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
3:38pm Thu 11 Oct 07
notlob wrote:notlob mate...
TROTTER THE LAST MAN TO HOLD ALL THE MEDALS LEE HAS WAS PHIL NEAL ENOUGH SAID.
blue, Lancs says...
3:41pm Thu 11 Oct 07
mikesherriff, harrogate says...
3:42pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
3:43pm Thu 11 Oct 07
notlob wrote:notlob mate...
TROTTER THE LAST MAN TO HOLD ALL THE MEDALS LEE HAS WAS PHIL NEAL ENOUGH SAID.
mikesherriff, harrogate says...
3:43pm Thu 11 Oct 07
mikesherriff, harrogate says...
3:45pm Thu 11 Oct 07
blue, Lancs says...
3:49pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
3:54pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
4:03pm Thu 11 Oct 07
blue wrote:Let's put it this way, all us fans may be plit between love and hate for LSL but the Bayern Match is a good crack and we all will be definitely supporting the Mighty whites. I mean when is the next time we will ever play the Bayern.
I'd suggest we all meet for a drink in Munich but chances are there'd be punches thrown within minutes. Despite him not playing anyone going to be campo wigging it? I'm right in thinking its gonna be bloody cold aren't I?
sparx, chorley says...
4:15pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
4:21pm Thu 11 Oct 07
sparx wrote:S
Bolton are in debt to the tune of about £40 million and the stadium is just over 2/3 full that adds up to a club heading downwards
Jordan, Manchester says...
4:23pm Thu 11 Oct 07
sparx wrote:its a good point... but seeing as the manager hasnt had much money to play with, is the extra millions we get from the TV money this year going to wipe out much of the debt?? or will it be lining pockets in the executive box??
Bolton are in debt to the tune of about £40 million and the stadium is just over 2/3 full that adds up to a club heading downwards
smithy, st helens says...
4:25pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
4:28pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:Its not a good point at all!
sparx wrote: Bolton are in debt to the tune of about £40 million and the stadium is just over 2/3 full that adds up to a club heading downwardsits a good point... but seeing as the manager hasnt had much money to play with, is the extra millions we get from the TV money this year going to wipe out much of the debt?? or will it be lining pockets in the executive box??
Den, Leigh says...
4:30pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Jordan wrote:Its not a good point at all!
sparx wrote: Bolton are in debt to the tune of about £40 million and the stadium is just over 2/3 full that adds up to a club heading downwardsits a good point... but seeing as the manager hasnt had much money to play with, is the extra millions we get from the TV money this year going to wipe out much of the debt?? or will it be lining pockets in the executive box??
JB, Across the pond says...
4:34pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Brownie, Bolton says...
4:36pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
4:36pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
4:38pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
4:40pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Brownie wrote:Would love to! But busy working on Eddie's new house here in Castletown (IOM) and he's kinda living onsite.....Am sure wants its finished he'll have some spare cash!!
General manager (Mc Parland) of BWFC is coming to BWSA's social evening tonight from 8.40pm in the Platinum Suite at the Reebok. Why not go along and ask him what's going on and what's the true account between LSL and Speedo! Log onto www.BWSAonline.net for details.
Den, Leigh says...
4:40pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Brownie wrote:Would love to! But busy working on Eddie's new house here in Castletown (IOM) and he's kinda living onsite.....Am sure wants its finished he'll have some spare cash!!
General manager (Mc Parland) of BWFC is coming to BWSA's social evening tonight from 8.40pm in the Platinum Suite at the Reebok. Why not go along and ask him what's going on and what's the true account between LSL and Speedo! Log onto www.BWSAonline.net for details.
JB, Across the pond says...
4:40pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Brownie wrote:Do you really think they are going to openly admit whats going on??? would be great thought are you going??? If you are would be great if you could post your findings. I reaaly just think it's toys out of prams scenario CHANGE is a dangerous thing if people go about it in a NEGATIVE way. Lets just hope the management and players work through this tough time and start getting results!!!!! KEEPING THE FAITH!!!
General manager (Mc Parland) of BWFC is coming to BWSA's social evening tonight from 8.40pm in the Platinum Suite at the Reebok. Why not go along and ask him what's going on and what's the true account between LSL and Speedo! Log onto www.BWSAonline.net for details.
smithy, st helens says...
4:41pm Thu 11 Oct 07
JB, across the pond says...
4:43pm Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy wrote:da da da dada!!!! LOL!!!
Next home game we should all sing the beatles song (All we need is love,) but change the word love for POINT'S. All together now.
hatemanu, bolton says...
4:49pm Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy wrote:Did ipswich stay in the league for 5 season . No they stayed in for one season and got relegated season after . Did ipswich finish in top eight 3 seasons on trot, no i dont think so . Did ipswich have a 8.5million striker like anelka , no they had a one season wonder called stewart ,who was not good enough to clean anelkas boots,ipswich are nothing like bwfc . Agree sammy should go , because if you cant listen to a player like speed , you dont deserve to be a manager . Dressing room , dont want him , so he should pack in for me , because he is fighting a loseing ship now .
what i,ve i been saying all along about lsl get him out,B.W.F.C. remind me of another IPSWICH thay had a good run in the uefa but when't down that year never to return to top-flight football.
smithy, st helens says...
5:15pm Thu 11 Oct 07
hatemanu wrote:The thing i was trying to say do you not think it's to much for them being in uefa cup with other cup competions and such a bad start.
smithy wrote: what i,ve i been saying all along about lsl get him out,B.W.F.C. remind me of another IPSWICH thay had a good run in the uefa but when't down that year never to return to top-flight football.Did ipswich stay in the league for 5 season . No they stayed in for one season and got relegated season after . Did ipswich finish in top eight 3 seasons on trot, no i dont think so . Did ipswich have a 8.5million striker like anelka , no they had a one season wonder called stewart ,who was not good enough to clean anelkas boots,ipswich are nothing like bwfc . Agree sammy should go , because if you cant listen to a player like speed , you dont deserve to be a manager . Dressing room , dont want him , so he should pack in for me , because he is fighting a loseing ship now .
Brownie, Bolton says...
5:41pm Thu 11 Oct 07
unhappy wanderer, BOLTON says...
5:57pm Thu 11 Oct 07
sparx, chorley says...
6:07pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
6:08pm Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy wrote:I'd rather be out of UEFA and save our premiership life - but then again why mis Bayern vs Bolton!!!
hatemanu wrote:The thing i was trying to say do you not think it's to much for them being in uefa cup with other cup competions and such a bad start. To you Hatemanu (Q) Would you rather be in the uefa cup and may drop down a division.or not be in the uefa cup and stay in the premership you tell me i know which one i want.smithy wrote: what i,ve i been saying all along about lsl get him out,B.W.F.C. remind me of another IPSWICH thay had a good run in the uefa but when't down that year never to return to top-flight football.Did ipswich stay in the league for 5 season . No they stayed in for one season and got relegated season after . Did ipswich finish in top eight 3 seasons on trot, no i dont think so . Did ipswich have a 8.5million striker like anelka , no they had a one season wonder called stewart ,who was not good enough to clean anelkas boots,ipswich are nothing like bwfc . Agree sammy should go , because if you cant listen to a player like speed , you dont deserve to be a manager . Dressing room , dont want him , so he should pack in for me , because he is fighting a loseing ship now .
hatemanu, bolton says...
6:18pm Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy wrote:When the manager bought in 11 new players this season , you would of thought we have enough players for all comps . The league is more important , i totally agree with you , but we cant just not even bother with the uefa cup. ? remember how hard we worked last year. Think we have to play a stronger team in the league and the fringe players in cup . But maybe a new manager is more important .
hatemanu wrote:The thing i was trying to say do you not think it's to much for them being in uefa cup with other cup competions and such a bad start. To you Hatemanu (Q) Would you rather be in the uefa cup and may drop down a division.or not be in the uefa cup and stay in the premership you tell me i know which one i want.smithy wrote: what i,ve i been saying all along about lsl get him out,B.W.F.C. remind me of another IPSWICH thay had a good run in the uefa but when't down that year never to return to top-flight football.Did ipswich stay in the league for 5 season . No they stayed in for one season and got relegated season after . Did ipswich finish in top eight 3 seasons on trot, no i dont think so . Did ipswich have a 8.5million striker like anelka , no they had a one season wonder called stewart ,who was not good enough to clean anelkas boots,ipswich are nothing like bwfc . Agree sammy should go , because if you cant listen to a player like speed , you dont deserve to be a manager . Dressing room , dont want him , so he should pack in for me , because he is fighting a loseing ship now .
Trotter, Bolton says...
6:55pm Thu 11 Oct 07
bez, chorley says...
7:01pm Thu 11 Oct 07
smithy, st helens says...
7:17pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Jacko, Little Lever says...
7:33pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
7:50pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Trotter wrote:I'm a true Bolton supporter, in that I support the team and support the club BUT I do not support the rediculous tactics of this season so far, I do not support the lack of managerial presence and most importantly I do not support the manager!!!!
Thanks for the response lads, perhaps one day it will hit home about what the word "supporter" means. Keep the faith
smithy, st helens says...
8:09pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:Well said again my son
Trotter wrote: Thanks for the response lads, perhaps one day it will hit home about what the word "supporter" means. Keep the faithI'm a true Bolton supporter, in that I support the team and support the club BUT I do not support the rediculous tactics of this season so far, I do not support the lack of managerial presence and most importantly I do not support the manager!!!!
smithy, st helens says...
8:12pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Jacko wrote:So soon, god i hope not.
Smithy, on current form it will be March mate!.
David, Westoughton says...
11:42pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
8:11am Fri 12 Oct 07
Cumbria White, Cumbria says...
10:17am Fri 12 Oct 07
Julie Moores, Bolton says...
10:47am Fri 12 Oct 07
Den, Leigh says...
10:54am Fri 12 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader wrote:Not sure Amsterdam is the financial hub of Europe! I worked in Amstelveen for the largest Dutch Bank, beleive me there is 10 times more power/dealing/money in the City of London. Whilst the 30% tax ruling is good, generally prices are higher and salaries are not compatible (either contract or permanent) with say London. Anyone can opt out of the 47 hrs ruling! Generally the english are far harder workers than the dutch....
Joe Neill wrote: Stop in Amsterdam with all the other pervs. P.S go to L'pool and open your mouthShows that you have never been to Amsterdam - the financial hub of Europe - puts Canary Wharf to shame!!!! Plus money and benefits are far superior to what ones gets in UK - 39 days holiday plus public holidays, maximum 47 hours a week no matter what!!!!, 13 month pay packet (an d I don't mean annual salary spread across 13 pay packets either, 8% holiday pay, tax return on mortage - in other words on a mortgage of EUR700 one gets back EUR250 each month from the gvt whether single or not!!!!! Now tell me I'm only here because I'm a perv?? Shows how little interested in Bolton you are actually are. Are you a BWF supporter in only Premeriship alone. Have you ever been to a division 4 game? ahve you ever been to the ground where a supermarket was situated in part of it? Life long Bolton fan and what LSL is doing is a complete disgrace. Get rid of the Scouse scum now!!!
Den, Leigh says...
11:04am Fri 12 Oct 07
Trotter wrote:Trotter my friend, on this one i have to totally disagree with you....
blue wrote: Can Gary Speed show Samy Lee his Euopean CUp medals, does he come close? No. Give Sammy time, he made a bold and welcome if somewhat overdue decision at the weekend and but for a bit of luck, would have got us a great result. We all saw how Gutherie shone, McCann ran, Campo his usual ellubiant self. The fact we didn't offer silly money to that clown that went to wigan etc shows the club is still being ran along the lines of making sure we don't do a Leeds which is fine by me. At Liverpool Bill Shankly's assistant stepped up to become arguably the most successful coach in English football. It is true Fergie was one game away from the sack, its a marathon, not a sprint, and with transfer window not til Jan, may as well see out Oct/Nov with Lee, and if things no better come Dec 1st bring in someone else. On a seperate note saw on an Everton forum that one of them is on my flight from Manchester to Munich as they in Nuremburg same night...me thinks it certainly will be a lovely night.blue Bob Paisley's the name, worshipped by all Liverpool supporters, the same supporters who are the best in Europe for me, no other fans chant thier manager/s name more than the Kopites do, we have a lot to learn from the best fans in Europe. By the way, it is offical they are the best fans in Europe after a poll was done by UEFA. Keep the faith
notlob, says...
11:13am Fri 12 Oct 07
Son of Bolton Reader, Amsterdam says...
11:35am Fri 12 Oct 07
I personally dont think yr a perv...but please dont big up Amsterdam, its highly over rated, quite a dirty city and lots of people with mental health problems...
smithy, st helens says...
12:00pm Fri 12 Oct 07
notlob wrote:
Den i agree with you if it was not for the Liverpudlians we would be standing at a football match be able to buy a alcoholic drink at the European games not to mention numerous hub caps and wheel trims. They are the most overrated bunch of low life who would rob their own so they could attend a match leaving the genuine ticket holders without a seat. They have a lot to answer and even now they are anti standing at matches well when they play make them sit for the rest of us who can behave why should we not be able to stand.
Den, Leigh says...
12:12pm Fri 12 Oct 07
Son of Sasa, Bolton says...
12:32pm Fri 12 Oct 07
Steve Battersby wrote:Excellent and erudite post Steve. It certainly makes a change to read a well argued and considered post on this forum. A welcome change from some of the purile drivel posted by people who obviously know little about the game. A managerial change is well overdue, and would not be necessary if the board had'nt acted in a hasty fashion by giving the job to Sammy Lee instead of waiting until the end of the season and taking time to reflect before making the choice.
When you get to my age - 51 - and have seen people become managers in whatever industry, you quickly get a feel for whether they can cut the mustard or not. Whilst I don't see what is going on at The Reebok on a daily basis, I am told that there is widespread discontent amongst playing and non-playing staff. This, of course, may or may not be the case. In truth, only those who are employed there actually know and some of those making remarks to 'outsiders' may well have their own agendas. The only individuals who can really sort the situation out are, therefore, the Board. They, as stewards of our club, have a commercial and moral duty to ascertain the true facts - I would hope they already know these - and act in the best interests of the club going forward. All indicators point seemingly to a need to review the manager's position immediately and perhaps make a change now rather than leave some of the apparent problems to fester and spread. We must place our trust in them and hope they make the correct decision. I was deeply disappointed with the way in which Big Sam's departure was handled in public and feel that a big PR mistake was made in some of the criticisms levelled unfairly against him. I also cannot believe that Gary Speed does not have the best interests of this club at heart - he is the archetypal model professional and a credit to the game. So Messrs Gartside and Davies along with their other colleagues need now to act, even if that act is to verbally lend support to Sammy Lee in the short term. Supporters need to know that there is a firm hand on the rudder as we sail through choppy waters and the major concern of us all is that we seem to be floating helplessly into the eye of the storm.
Old Timer, Moraira, Spain says...
10:43am Sun 14 Oct 07
paul, burnden says...
9:36am Mon 15 Oct 07
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Jordan, Manchester says...
8:19am Thu 11 Oct 07