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The Whites Are Staying Up
7:09pm Saturday 3rd May 2008
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Full-time: Wanderers 2 Sunderland 0
WANDERERS are virtually guaranteed Premier League safety after a fantastic victory over Sunderland at the Reebok.
Daryl Murphy's own-goal eight minutes from time, coupled with El-Hadji Diouf's first-half strike, means Gary Megson's men will stay up barring a final day catastrophe at Chelsea.
Wanderers have a superior goal difference of 11 over Reading, who visit Derby on the final day of the season next Sunday.
It wasn't always pretty, but the Whites were well worth the points after restricting Sunderland to scraps in front of goal while creating some fine chances themselves.
Diouf opened the scoring when he finished at the back post on 42 minutes after skipper Kevin Nolan had whipped in a fine cross from the right.
The Senegalese hitman hit the post with a header, and also saw another effort go wide, but frayed nerves were eased when Murphy headed into his own net from Matt Taylor's corner.
Andy Reid thought he had cleared the ball but it had clearly crossed the line and Wanderers fans could start the We're staying up' chants.
The closest Sunderland came to scoring was when Kenwyne Jones somehow failed to connect with Roy O'Donovan's cross when the slightest touch would have brought a goal.
Wanderers: Al-Habsi; Steinsson, Cahill, Andy O'Brien, Samuel; McCann; Diouf, Nolan, Guthrie, Taylor; Davies. Not used: Meite, Stelios, Cohen, Rasiak, Walker.
Sunderland: Gordon; Collins, Nosworthy (Murphy 61), Evans, Higginbotham; Richardson, Whitehead, Miller (Leadbitter 61), Reid; Chopra (O'Donovan 61), Jones. Not used: Subs: Yorke, Fulop.
Referee: Martin Atkinson (Yorkshire).
Attendance: 25,053.
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Cambs White, Cambs says...
7:21pm Sat 3 May 08
Great win. Now let's get rid of all the dead-wood, starting with Megson & Gartside.
lever ender, ireland says...
7:21pm Sat 3 May 08
skin of teeth but who cares . well done fans ,well done team .onwards and upwards .
Girina, California says...
7:22pm Sat 3 May 08
Just been watching it on the TV. Couldn't be there at the Reebok.
I said months ago that 36 points would be enough.
I thought the fans today were absolutely brilliant. I could hear them on the TV. It seemed like they never stopped.
Hopefully this summer will see some positive improvements to the squad.
I said months ago that 36 points would be enough.
I thought the fans today were absolutely brilliant. I could hear them on the TV. It seemed like they never stopped.
Hopefully this summer will see some positive improvements to the squad.
Devon Whites, Torquay says...
7:22pm Sat 3 May 08
Bring on Chelsea!
sydney flem, sydney,australia says...
7:30pm Sat 3 May 08
well done boys 5 weeks ago we were dead and buried but after some back to the wall games we will b playing prem football next season
brilliant
brilliant
wankywooo, bolton says...
7:32pm Sat 3 May 08
well done to all involved at the club apart from you know who
chiphill spud, nottingham says...
7:35pm Sat 3 May 08
well its done now we are staying up big brush to sweep clean before next season then see what happens.
Gatecrasher, Canada says...
7:38pm Sat 3 May 08
YES!
Now lets see what the management of this team are made of. Bring in some quality players.
Spend the money! Build the fan base back .
Now lets see what the management of this team are made of. Bring in some quality players.
Spend the money! Build the fan base back .
canary whites, gran canaria says...
7:40pm Sat 3 May 08
welldone whites !!!
now lets hope that the ones that know they need to go actually GET THE HINT ..
now lets hope that the ones that know they need to go actually GET THE HINT ..
trottersforever, bolton says...
7:49pm Sat 3 May 08
well done lads. esp to dioufy for stepping up to the plate. 12th clean sheet of the season ( in lge) ,,which is great stuff..just 1 behind arsenal ( 13). habsi must be a shout for player of the season !
wanderersNo10fan, Qatar Whites says...
7:49pm Sat 3 May 08
Praise be to Allah !!!!!!!
finlaymcdanger, new york says...
7:53pm Sat 3 May 08
GORDON SHARROCK WILL BE GUTTED!
nick, bolton says...
7:54pm Sat 3 May 08
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of.
As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom.
Next season could will be fine.
As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom.
Next season could will be fine.
voice of doom, somewhere in darkest england says...
8:02pm Sat 3 May 08
Great win - well done the fans for their part - but there were some really poor so called footballers out there this afternoon - McCann; Samuel; Taylor were very poor. I thought Megson would have brought Stelios for the last few minutes. I expect Garside will come out and tell the fickle fans he was right all along in the appointment of Megson and we will be stuck with pair for another season
nick, bolton says...
8:05pm Sat 3 May 08
voice of doom wrote:He was!
Great win - well done the fans for their part - but there were some really poor so called footballers out there this afternoon - McCann; Samuel; Taylor were very poor. I thought Megson would have brought Stelios for the last few minutes. I expect Garside will come out and tell the fickle fans he was right all along in the appointment of Megson and we will be stuck with pair for another season
trotter40, australia says...
8:08pm Sat 3 May 08
nick wrote:settle down mate.Its great we have survived but lets not congrat the people who put us in the position we should never of been in.The squad we have should never been in a dog fight down there .Big Sam is a legend never forget what he did for us.As far as football style ,not been to exciting watchin bolton this season ,even u must agree.Not a time for doom and gloom though we survived ,god knows how though.
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.
WHITES TRU THICK AND THIN, manchester says...
8:18pm Sat 3 May 08
WE ARE STAYING SAID WE ARE STAYING UP TOLD YOU WE COULD DO IT IF WE KEPT BELIEVING AND GETTING BEHIND THE TEAM WELL DONE PLAYERS WELL DONE FANS HOPE YOURE WATCHING MATT LE TISSIER - ENJOY YOUR DESSERT TONIGHT WHAT IS IT AGAIN OH THATS RIGHT HUMBLE PIE HAHAHAHAHA PROUD TO BE A WANDERER ONWARDS AND UPWARDS NEXT SEASON
tom3465, Farnworth says...
8:24pm Sat 3 May 08
says alot for the so called best league in the world when a team as bad as the whites have been this season can stay in there so easily and now without having to spend to much to stay just in front of the newly promoted clubs we only have to be better than west brom to stay up as the other two will be worse than derby were this year.we need to spend at least 30 mill but with 15 from anelka and at least 5mill fron diuofy that leaves the so called backers of bolton to cough up 10 mill bet we spend less than the 15 we got for anelka,heres to a very quiet close season from the bolton board.
PW Walker, says...
8:25pm Sat 3 May 08
Now Big Sam can come back home and put the pieces back together, so we can play on the top side of Table. Come Back Sam, all is forgiven.........
canary whites, gran canaria says...
8:28pm Sat 3 May 08
canary whites wrote:btw iwas referring to gartside ,as for megson well give him a chance eh afterall we have survived :-)get the beers out ....
welldone whites !!! now lets hope that the ones that know they need to go actually GET THE HINT ..
lever ender, ireland says...
8:30pm Sat 3 May 08
tom3465 wrote:i agree , 15 mil to spend, not a hope.
says alot for the so called best league in the world when a team as bad as the whites have been this season can stay in there so easily and now without having to spend to much to stay just in front of the newly promoted clubs we only have to be better than west brom to stay up as the other two will be worse than derby were this year.we need to spend at least 30 mill but with 15 from anelka and at least 5mill fron diuofy that leaves the so called backers of bolton to cough up 10 mill bet we spend less than the 15 we got for anelka,heres to a very quiet close season from the bolton board.
killanigan, maryland,USA says...
8:33pm Sat 3 May 08
Great JOB, this afternoon, My nails are almost to the quick>>>>>.
I am back to my days in 1954, BarMan, at the Stadium ,for Magee-marshalls, Commercial Hotel, Town-hall-Sq,.
I may add a happy 50 th Anniversary of taking the CUP from manchester,.
All in all a Great week for the Trotters, I was so so worried earlier in the season, a LOVELY come-dack.
Regards to all.
Seamus Fogarty-Davy, at 3 D, Vintage Ct . baltimore MD 21030. 443-281-8706
I am back to my days in 1954, BarMan, at the Stadium ,for Magee-marshalls, Commercial Hotel, Town-hall-Sq,.
I may add a happy 50 th Anniversary of taking the CUP from manchester,.
All in all a Great week for the Trotters, I was so so worried earlier in the season, a LOVELY come-dack.
Regards to all.
Seamus Fogarty-Davy, at 3 D, Vintage Ct . baltimore MD 21030. 443-281-8706
MANU?-luv-u-4neva, radcliffe says...
8:55pm Sat 3 May 08
WHAT AN ABSOLOUTE BL00DY PERFECT BANK HOLIDAY!!!!
THANKS TO ALL AT BWFC, AND B4 ANYONE SAYS ANYTHING, YES I WAS AND STILL AM ONE OF THE ONES CALLING FOR BOTH GARTSIDE AND MEGSONS HEADS.
BUT THESE THINGS CAN WAIT NOW UNTIL THE CLOSE SEASON WHEN WE CAN TAKE OUR TIME AND PICK THE RIGHT MEN FOR THE JOB.
MY CHOICE IS: BROWNIE, come back phil, your the one that we need.
THANKS TO ALL AT BWFC, AND B4 ANYONE SAYS ANYTHING, YES I WAS AND STILL AM ONE OF THE ONES CALLING FOR BOTH GARTSIDE AND MEGSONS HEADS.
BUT THESE THINGS CAN WAIT NOW UNTIL THE CLOSE SEASON WHEN WE CAN TAKE OUR TIME AND PICK THE RIGHT MEN FOR THE JOB.
MY CHOICE IS: BROWNIE, come back phil, your the one that we need.
Den, Leigh says...
8:58pm Sat 3 May 08
voice of doom wrote:Great Win!
Great win - well done the fans for their part - but there were some really poor so called footballers out there this afternoon - McCann; Samuel; Taylor were very poor. I thought Megson would have brought Stelios for the last few minutes. I expect Garside will come out and tell the fickle fans he was right all along in the appointment of Megson and we will be stuck with pair for another season
V of Doom absolutely right! at times we had players whom really didn't know what to do with the ball..J lloyd as dire.....Taylor has played better....Great Goal from Dioufy....
not a bad crowd either.....even my 7 yr old enjoyed it!!
Am really scared for next season if Megson is still there..........
munich boltonian, munich germany says...
9:03pm Sat 3 May 08
Den wrote:lets just enjoy the win everyone
voice of doom wrote: Great win - well done the fans for their part - but there were some really poor so called footballers out there this afternoon - McCann; Samuel; Taylor were very poor. I thought Megson would have brought Stelios for the last few minutes. I expect Garside will come out and tell the fickle fans he was right all along in the appointment of Megson and we will be stuck with pair for another seasonGreat Win! V of Doom absolutely right! at times we had players whom really didn't know what to do with the ball..J lloyd as dire.....Taylor has played better....Great Goal from Dioufy.... not a bad crowd either.....even my 7 yr old enjoyed it!! Am really scared for next season if Megson is still there..........
im chuffed to bits
pity we havent a bank holiday here
thats def worth a celebration
matty_c, Bolton says...
9:04pm Sat 3 May 08
COME ON YOU WHITES, GREAT ATMOSPHERE, GOOD PERFORMANCE, ALL ROUND EXCELLENT DAY, WELL DONE DIOUF AND EVEN IF YOU LEAVE GOOD LUCK IM SURE YOU GO WITH THE BEST WISHES OF ALL BOLTON FANS EVERYWHERE
gazraw, rainford says...
9:05pm Sat 3 May 08
Squeeky bum time is over! Well done lads, a fantastic way to put a disappointing season behind us. Lets put all the moaning to one side this evening and celebrate even though its been a very poor season. Thanks to Dioufy, Yussi, Stelios and Campo I thank you for the good times and wish you well in the future. Well done to all you supporters you have been a credit to the club and I am sure you kept the WHITES in the Premier league. Wipe the slate clean and after next week look forward to next season.
p.s I wont mind if we lose next week if it means that Chelsea win the league.
p.s I wont mind if we lose next week if it means that Chelsea win the league.
lever ender, ireland says...
9:09pm Sat 3 May 08
gazraw wrote:ha ha . time to support the pie- eaters
Squeeky bum time is over! Well done lads, a fantastic way to put a disappointing season behind us. Lets put all the moaning to one side this evening and celebrate even though its been a very poor season. Thanks to Dioufy, Yussi, Stelios and Campo I thank you for the good times and wish you well in the future. Well done to all you supporters you have been a credit to the club and I am sure you kept the WHITES in the Premier league. Wipe the slate clean and after next week look forward to next season. p.s I wont mind if we lose next week if it means that Chelsea win the league.
hatemanu, bolton says...
9:13pm Sat 3 May 08
Great win for the whites and well done to all the players . It must of been a hard game to play in and it showed at times , but who cares . Well done to mr megson for keeping us up , but still dont think ,he is the man for are club . The spending must start straight away and get our players in early . We need more class in midfield and upfront , everybody knows that. Hats off to kev davies today , if he doesnt get our player of the year , theres no justice. The battering ram . Good luck to dioufy aswell , what a great leaving present for us . If the lad wants to play else where , hope it goes well . He as been a good player for us and with the 5 million , we get for him , a good replacement is needed. Well done the whites and we are staying up .
nick, bolton says...
9:13pm Sat 3 May 08
trotter40 wrote:I disagree.
nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.settle down mate.Its great we have survived but lets not congrat the people who put us in the position we should never of been in.The squad we have should never been in a dog fight down there .Big Sam is a legend never forget what he did for us.As far as football style ,not been to exciting watchin bolton this season ,even u must agree.Not a time for doom and gloom though we survived ,god knows how though.
The squad is not far off what SA left us with. The football and late restults with SA weree no different to what we have been watching.
GM was a good choice to dig us out of the hole SL got us into - and who brought SL to the club? SA!!
Of course, SA did something special for us. But he TOTALLY ruined it by taking his backroom staff with him. How much did he care about this club? Not a lot judging from the timing of his latest outburst. He cares only about himself.
GM got it right in the end. FACT.
smithy, st helens says...
9:23pm Sat 3 May 08
Now stick two fingers up to E Davies, P Gartside, G Megson and the board after all the deceit and lies over the season just don't renew your season ticket till one or all are gone THE CLUB NEEDS A NEW START and it begins at the top
trotter40, australia says...
9:27pm Sat 3 May 08
u are an idiot mate simple as .What a short memory u have eh.GM is a plank as a manager ,everyone on here knows that .Big Sam is a legend at bolton and dont forget it.We have survived cause of luck going our way for a change.Last 4 games we could of easily of lost especially boro spuds away.Nout to do with smego team selection just luck.Cohen and Razaik worst players ever at bok ,but still picks em
bwfc_1210, egerton says...
9:33pm Sat 3 May 08
I've criticised Megson and Gartside, but maybe Megson could do what Big Sam did for us after all. The players have backed him and they have all pulled together at the end of the season and dug ourselves out of a massive hole somehow. When Megson took over, everybody seemed to agree that safety was the target and that Megson had done his job well if we stayed up. Because when he came in, we were behind Derby and bottom of the league.
As bad as we have been this season, it was because there was so much change at the club at the back end of last season. Maybe some stability again would do us good.
With Diouf going, that will give us an extra £5million at least to spend on new players. We will spend around £15million this summer. And with the players Megson signed in January, we could have a decent season next year. He signed 3 good players in January with Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor coming in.
Cohen was a bad signing and Rasiak was a desperate last minute waste of time loan signing. Every team signs some bad players though. Megson could do nothing to stop Anelka going to be fair.
Maybe if he can sign a decent striker or two in the summer, we will have a better season next year. We'll need a midfielder or two as well. Guthrie will be leaving, unless we sign him for £2million, and Campo will probably leave. If Dzemaili stays he might be able to replace Campo. He is a very good prospect for the future.
Megson won't be sacked after we have stayed up. So he'll get his chance to build his own team now and have a full pre season to prepare for next season. He'll get his chance next season, and if we carry on to struggle, he'll get sacked as Sammy Lee did.
If we maintain the work rate and effort of the last 4 games, we will have a good season next year.
The results couldn't have gone any better for us today. After the Villa match, we looked dead and nobody could see us surviving. The team has shown great character to come back from that. Fantastic atmosphere today, the crowd fully played their part.
As bad as we have been this season, it was because there was so much change at the club at the back end of last season. Maybe some stability again would do us good.
With Diouf going, that will give us an extra £5million at least to spend on new players. We will spend around £15million this summer. And with the players Megson signed in January, we could have a decent season next year. He signed 3 good players in January with Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor coming in.
Cohen was a bad signing and Rasiak was a desperate last minute waste of time loan signing. Every team signs some bad players though. Megson could do nothing to stop Anelka going to be fair.
Maybe if he can sign a decent striker or two in the summer, we will have a better season next year. We'll need a midfielder or two as well. Guthrie will be leaving, unless we sign him for £2million, and Campo will probably leave. If Dzemaili stays he might be able to replace Campo. He is a very good prospect for the future.
Megson won't be sacked after we have stayed up. So he'll get his chance to build his own team now and have a full pre season to prepare for next season. He'll get his chance next season, and if we carry on to struggle, he'll get sacked as Sammy Lee did.
If we maintain the work rate and effort of the last 4 games, we will have a good season next year.
The results couldn't have gone any better for us today. After the Villa match, we looked dead and nobody could see us surviving. The team has shown great character to come back from that. Fantastic atmosphere today, the crowd fully played their part.
trotter40, australia says...
9:35pm Sat 3 May 08
nick wrote:u plank big time .u been a smego fan from day one then .Must admit the footy smego has brought in is terrific-cant see a okocha signing for smego .He signs Razick -wot a crap player he is
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.
charlie, wigan says...
9:37pm Sat 3 May 08
PW Walker wrote:NEVER!!
Now Big Sam can come back home and put the pieces back together, so we can play on the top side of Table. Come Back Sam, all is forgiven.........
Good while it lasted but would never work again
smithy, st helens says...
9:43pm Sat 3 May 08
I bet Gary Cahill is glag he came to Bolton and not Birmingham when he looks at the League Table tonight
nazT, says...
9:44pm Sat 3 May 08
trotter40 wrote:and you are ?? you ex pat ha ha ha ha ha ..ssssSSShhh be quiet nad go putta shrimp on the barbie..plastic oz...
nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.u plank big time .u been a smego fan from day one then .Must admit the footy smego has brought in is terrific-cant see a okocha signing for smego .He signs Razick -wot a crap player he is
Smeg , altho , im not a lover HAS done his job..
as for gartslime ...he has to go ..
well done boys !!!!
charlie, wigan says...
9:44pm Sat 3 May 08
Think for tonight should put all differences aside and relish in tha fact that we will be playing premiership football next season. It may not have been pretty but it was effective and what was required.
WELL DONE LADS.......
WELL DONE LADS.......
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
9:48pm Sat 3 May 08
well done whites made me so happy.
should be an interesting preseason.
we should have alot to spend. we will get rid off the older players.
i should imagine stelios campo rasiak diouf alonso braaten meite will be on the way out.
we need to spend big on a stiker, thats obvious but we also need a creative midfielder, obviously there will be a few randoms but wouldnt mind.
pascal feindouno
bafe gomis
guthrie
thomas sorenson
giles barnes
darren bent
mauro zarate
should be an interesting preseason.
we should have alot to spend. we will get rid off the older players.
i should imagine stelios campo rasiak diouf alonso braaten meite will be on the way out.
we need to spend big on a stiker, thats obvious but we also need a creative midfielder, obviously there will be a few randoms but wouldnt mind.
pascal feindouno
bafe gomis
guthrie
thomas sorenson
giles barnes
darren bent
mauro zarate
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
9:50pm Sat 3 May 08
Well, I'm over the moon. Fantastic effort to get out of the relegation hole. Can't believe people on here still moaning - I'm really hoping that many of the moaners will keep their promise and don't bother going next year - we can do without you honestly. Megson might not be God's gift to management but give him credit - he has kept us up. What was our position when he arrived? Also, how many people on here are going to keep jibbering about Cohen(cheapo gamble) and Rasiak(he is on loan - not a purchase). Funny how his actual buys are forgotten about. If Gartside and Megson have a similiar 'disaster' next year and we stay up, I'll be happy.
nick, bolton says...
9:53pm Sat 3 May 08
trotter40 wrote:Yep. Think I was the only one though.
nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.u plank big time .u been a smego fan from day one then .Must admit the footy smego has brought in is terrific-cant see a okocha signing for smego .He signs Razick -wot a crap player he is
JB, Across the Pond says...
9:55pm Sat 3 May 08
Well Done lads!! My dad rang whilst at the ground and the celebrations sounded ggggrrrrrreeeeeeaaaa
aaaattttttttt!!!!!!! Didn't think we could do it!! I have to hold my hands up to Trotter has I had lost the faith!!! But I'm still proud to be a Wanderer!!! what a feeling!!!! whhhhoooooooooooo!!!
!!
get in, could crush a grape!!!!! :) LOL!!!!
aaaattttttttt!!!!!!! Didn't think we could do it!! I have to hold my hands up to Trotter has I had lost the faith!!! But I'm still proud to be a Wanderer!!! what a feeling!!!! whhhhoooooooooooo!!!
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get in, could crush a grape!!!!! :) LOL!!!!
Roge, Horwich says...
9:55pm Sat 3 May 08
Blimey there's some garbage on here!
When Megson says 'we were struggling after the first 20 minutes of the first game' he wasn't far wrong! All along he's been trying to correct the mistakes of Little Sam to the best of his ability and keep us in this division........and he's done it!10 points out of the last twelve is pretty impressive stuff in a relegation battle!
I despair at the people who come on here demanding changes that aren't necessarily going to improve the team.
Brownie would be a gamble at this level!
With more investment, I would keep things as they are. For me stability is everything and to start changing things around again would be to the detriment of this fine football club!!
Onwards and upwards!!
When Megson says 'we were struggling after the first 20 minutes of the first game' he wasn't far wrong! All along he's been trying to correct the mistakes of Little Sam to the best of his ability and keep us in this division........and he's done it!10 points out of the last twelve is pretty impressive stuff in a relegation battle!
I despair at the people who come on here demanding changes that aren't necessarily going to improve the team.
Brownie would be a gamble at this level!
With more investment, I would keep things as they are. For me stability is everything and to start changing things around again would be to the detriment of this fine football club!!
Onwards and upwards!!
charlie, wigan says...
9:57pm Sat 3 May 08
Job Done! cannot believe people on here are still complaining.
Whatever has been said before the lads were definately playing for Megson today.
Calls for a few beers.
WELL DONE ONCE AGAIN LADS... Made my weekend
Whatever has been said before the lads were definately playing for Megson today.
Calls for a few beers.
WELL DONE ONCE AGAIN LADS... Made my weekend
*hitonutd, MANCHESTER says...
10:01pm Sat 3 May 08
What a great day and what a result!!! Could n't have written a better script.Dioufy goodbye but thank you for your one man assault today.The fans who were there were superb and I don't remember too many days where we we're so vocal.Well done see you all at Chelski for end of season party.
COME ON YOU WHITES...
COME ON YOU WHITES...
digger, bolton says...
10:01pm Sat 3 May 08
well dunn the super whites we r stayin up we r 4th on the running order on m.o.t.d 2nite steve mcmanoman said on setanta after the game he would be surprised if megson was still bolton manager nxt season i hope he,s right...........
*hitonutd, MANCHESTER says...
10:04pm Sat 3 May 08
Calls for a few beers.
Posted by: charlie, wigan
A FEW BEERS!!!! JUST GET SLAUGHTERED AND THINK ABOUT THE WAYS YOU WOULD SPEND THE £ 40-50 MILLION NEXT YEAR....
COME ON YOU WHITES....
Posted by: charlie, wigan
A FEW BEERS!!!! JUST GET SLAUGHTERED AND THINK ABOUT THE WAYS YOU WOULD SPEND THE £ 40-50 MILLION NEXT YEAR....
COME ON YOU WHITES....
charlie, wigan says...
10:08pm Sat 3 May 08
*hitonutd wrote:OK you twisted my arm.
Calls for a few beers. Posted by: charlie, wigan A FEW BEERS!!!! JUST GET SLAUGHTERED AND THINK ABOUT THE WAYS YOU WOULD SPEND THE £ 40-50 MILLION NEXT YEAR.... COME ON YOU WHITES....
*hitonutd, MANCHESTER says...
10:12pm Sat 3 May 08
WHY NOT WE HAVE HAD A BAD SEASON AND YET WE'RE STILLIN WITH THE BIG BOYS AND I 'M SO WRECKED ITS GREAT!!!!11
COME ON YOU WHITES!!!!!!
P.S. 20000 SUPPORTERS LIKE TODAY ARE FAR BETTER THAN 75000 GLORYHUNTTERS AT SCUMS VILLE!! GOODNIGHT GOD BLESS AND KEEP LIVING THE DREAMMMMMM
COME ON YOU WHITES!!!!!!
P.S. 20000 SUPPORTERS LIKE TODAY ARE FAR BETTER THAN 75000 GLORYHUNTTERS AT SCUMS VILLE!! GOODNIGHT GOD BLESS AND KEEP LIVING THE DREAMMMMMM
mike, windermere says...
10:13pm Sat 3 May 08
Cambs White wrote:You are biting the hand that feeds you
Great win. Now let's get rid of all the dead-wood, starting with Megson & Gartside.
digger, bolton says...
10:17pm Sat 3 May 08
I think we will spend £10 million this summer if we r lucky unless we change the owner & chairman they av shown us over the years they don,t want 2 spend any money & take this amazin club forward.............
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nick, bolton says...
10:18pm Sat 3 May 08
mike wrote:Well said.
Cambs White wrote: Great win. Now let's get rid of all the dead-wood, starting with Megson & Gartside.You are biting the hand that feeds you
Trotter, Bolton says...
10:21pm Sat 3 May 08
Top result or should I say results, after the Villa game I was sure we were going down, but with 4 clean sheets in five we have for me crossed the Premiership touchline, I have just seen the Diouf "I am leaving interview on the bbc website" and although he may leave he will have left us on great terms after scoring a much requested goal to set up a grand victory, the second goal was and I state was scored by the Reebok crowd who were magnificent today, Pedro a regular on this site was crying out all week for supporters to attend the game, the fact is those who did go were given theatre type compulsive viewing - that is Premiership compulsive viewing so well done to the great Bolton fans today - hope to see you all there next season.
KEEP THE FAITH - (you bet I did)
KEEP THE FAITH - (you bet I did)
jabaron, usa says...
10:27pm Sat 3 May 08
1. We just won THE most important game of the past few years. Fantastic!
2. We stay up, so we don't loose the 15 million pounds in tv rights + ticket sales etc.
3. We have the next few months to buy a true replacement for Anelka and for the others who will be leaving (make Diouf an offer he can't refuse).
4. We must get shut of Gartside (even if GM stays, which I'm not suggesting, we must still make getting shut of Gartside a priority) ! After all that's happened, there is no support and confidence in the management. We need to rebuild this for next season.
BUT - let's not loose sight of todays amazing result while thinking of the future.
2. We stay up, so we don't loose the 15 million pounds in tv rights + ticket sales etc.
3. We have the next few months to buy a true replacement for Anelka and for the others who will be leaving (make Diouf an offer he can't refuse).
4. We must get shut of Gartside (even if GM stays, which I'm not suggesting, we must still make getting shut of Gartside a priority) ! After all that's happened, there is no support and confidence in the management. We need to rebuild this for next season.
BUT - let's not loose sight of todays amazing result while thinking of the future.
l.speakman, Wigan says...
10:32pm Sat 3 May 08
Thought it was disappointing they all ..including jussi etc didnt do their end of season tour round the ground!
mike, windermere says...
10:35pm Sat 3 May 08
Roge wrote:Thank goodness for posts like this I was convinced this site was only frenquented by bolton based manchester supporters who seem to take delight in twisting the knife
Blimey there's some garbage on here! When Megson says 'we were struggling after the first 20 minutes of the first game' he wasn't far wrong! All along he's been trying to correct the mistakes of Little Sam to the best of his ability and keep us in this division........and he's done it!10 points out of the last twelve is pretty impressive stuff in a relegation battle! I despair at the people who come on here demanding changes that aren't necessarily going to improve the team. Brownie would be a gamble at this level! With more investment, I would keep things as they are. For me stability is everything and to start changing things around again would be to the detriment of this fine football club!! Onwards and upwards!!
Jay Jay O, Lancaster says...
10:37pm Sat 3 May 08
now we need to buy a top class goalscorer,a creative midfielder and a winger that can get behind the full backs.
digger, bolton says...
11:12pm Sat 3 May 08
yeh we need a new blake & super john mcginley & gunnlarkson on the wing & we will be flyin again p.s i,ve heard a lot of rumours that big sam is comin back as manager nxt season he is knockin on the reebok door................
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Only one Andy Walker, London says...
11:15pm Sat 3 May 08
GET THE DEADWOOD OUT
ANDY O'BRIEN OUT = POOR MIKE WHITLOW
SAMUEL OUT = BAD FIRST TOUCH AND TERRIBLE DENFENSIVELY
JOEY OBRIEN = NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE
MC CANN = SLOW AND CLUELESS GIVES BALL AWAY TOO EASILY
GUTHERIE = NO END PRODUCT BUT COULD GET BETTER WITH QUALITY PLAYERS AROUND HIM.
WE NEED A SOLID PACY STRONG BIG CENTRE HALF
TWO CENTRE MIDFIELDERS ONE STOPPER WITH PACE AND ANOTHER WHO CAN SCORE FROM DISTANCE
TWO QUALITY CLINICAL STRIKERS BOTH NEED T HAVE PACE.
COME ON GARTSIDE PULL YOUR FINGER OUT
ANDY O'BRIEN OUT = POOR MIKE WHITLOW
SAMUEL OUT = BAD FIRST TOUCH AND TERRIBLE DENFENSIVELY
JOEY OBRIEN = NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE
MC CANN = SLOW AND CLUELESS GIVES BALL AWAY TOO EASILY
GUTHERIE = NO END PRODUCT BUT COULD GET BETTER WITH QUALITY PLAYERS AROUND HIM.
WE NEED A SOLID PACY STRONG BIG CENTRE HALF
TWO CENTRE MIDFIELDERS ONE STOPPER WITH PACE AND ANOTHER WHO CAN SCORE FROM DISTANCE
TWO QUALITY CLINICAL STRIKERS BOTH NEED T HAVE PACE.
COME ON GARTSIDE PULL YOUR FINGER OUT
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
11:29pm Sat 3 May 08
thought nolan was fantastic today.
diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time.
feindouno is the way forward
diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time.
feindouno is the way forward
mth1981, Bolton says...
11:34pm Sat 3 May 08
Just got in 20 mins ago and am as drunk as a skunk but it's been all worth it because the Whites are staying up. We had the better of Sunderland today and it was nice for Dioufy to sign off in front of his home support with a goal. A bit of rebuilding work needs doing in the summer, both on and off the pitch.
Norn Iron Wanderer, Northern Ireland says...
11:35pm Sat 3 May 08
must disagree with Andy Obrien. Think he has done well this season. Can't now see megson leaving and now hope that he is given money to buy big over the summer. He has made some very good signings over the jan transfer window and with a summer to build i believe he can do well. He has never had it easy since he came to the club. Anelka was out of his hands and pure business sense. Do believe there will be a hugge clear out this summer. Nothing wrong with that thhough. We do need to geet behind the team and megson now and look at the long term future of our great club.
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
11:50pm Sat 3 May 08
Norn Iron Wanderer wrote:agree but i believe we could do with a bit of cover for AOB.
must disagree with Andy Obrien. Think he has done well this season. Can't now see megson leaving and now hope that he is given money to buy big over the summer. He has made some very good signings over the jan transfer window and with a summer to build i believe he can do well. He has never had it easy since he came to the club. Anelka was out of his hands and pure business sense. Do believe there will be a hugge clear out this summer. Nothing wrong with that thhough. We do need to geet behind the team and megson now and look at the long term future of our great club.
if reading go down i wouldnt mind a 3 million leeroy lita. i think he would score so many goals for us
trotters1964, preston says...
11:57pm Sat 3 May 08
if megson picks the best starting 11 we might win more games, today he picked the best 11, it was a tremedous effort and sky sports stats recorded a new record, 1 shot on target 2 goals scored, couldnt be happier, 27 games 31 points is a decent return though in an upside down sort of way, i'd keep all those players, if we dont muck up at chelsea and derby dont disintegrate i'd keep all these for next season, sadly cohen will be there anyway poss meite, i still think dioufy might stay and how we need a creative player like him, as setanta said, best player on pitch, stelios to stay for me, hunt is staying, gardner campo possibly over the hill, who knows, megson will be here next season regardless, maybe he will learn a valuable lesson, i doubt it though, just very happy, all these players have battled hard and deserve great credit, i'm just very happy.
bolton_boy, bolton says...
12:12am Sun 4 May 08
Only one Andy Walker wrote:You've got to be having a laugh.
GET THE DEADWOOD OUT ANDY O'BRIEN OUT = POOR MIKE WHITLOW SAMUEL OUT = BAD FIRST TOUCH AND TERRIBLE DENFENSIVELY JOEY OBRIEN = NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE MC CANN = SLOW AND CLUELESS GIVES BALL AWAY TOO EASILY GUTHERIE = NO END PRODUCT BUT COULD GET BETTER WITH QUALITY PLAYERS AROUND HIM. WE NEED A SOLID PACY STRONG BIG CENTRE HALF TWO CENTRE MIDFIELDERS ONE STOPPER WITH PACE AND ANOTHER WHO CAN SCORE FROM DISTANCE TWO QUALITY CLINICAL STRIKERS BOTH NEED T HAVE PACE. COME ON GARTSIDE PULL YOUR FINGER OUT
i. Andy OB has been superb. Imagine having Cid and Meite at the back.
ii. Samuel has filled in brilliantly for Ricky G.
iii. I'd have to agree.
iv. Mccann has been brilliant too lately.
v. Guthrie has been our only creative midfielder all season. and it's no suprise in the last few games that when he's come on, the game has changed.
well andy, at least you won't have far to travel to the chelsea game.
im not megsons biggest fan.
but, he was brought in to keep us up, and he's done that. you can't knock him for it and 10 points out of a possible 12 isnt to be sniffed at.
we are staying up.
digger, bolton says...
12:14am Sun 4 May 08
we need 2 rebuild the squad big time & get off 2 a gr8 start nxt season or its us in the bottom 3 again all season we av got to spend or else................
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trotters1964, preston says...
12:15am Sun 4 May 08
charlie wrote:charlie as you can see i'm very happy, however what makes you think they were playing for megson, i can assure you that players largely play for each other and the love of the game not the manager, i manage a team and they dont play or not play for me they play for themselves, do you think players wake up in the night and say, i must do it for gary, i often work harder for my boss when people call him an idiot (not), therefore when they lose were they not playing for gary, or are you still spouting the mantra. bsa is right this is still not satisfactory, we shouldnt be in this position, this time we've dug ourselves out of this, i hope gartside and megson learn from all this, i suspect not as he will happily let diouf and stelios leave, he should be killing himself to keep dioufy who is contracted to us, much as it grieves me to say, i see no choice but to give megson a go 31 points from 27 games represents something of an improvement but also in the attitude of the players, does megson deserve credit for that? do those that protested so vehemently deserve credit? 3 wins and a draw since! who knows! but it was the eleven out there who played for themselves, dioufy looked really taken aback by the fans reaction to him, i think he might stay, if he leaves, good luck, ive enjoyed watching his skill and ability, produced much more consistantly than jj another great for us. i hope you dont come on here in 12 months saying how crap megson was as you are his biggest fan, clearly. still we are both very happy tonight and ive had plenty of beers.
Job Done! cannot believe people on here are still complaining. Whatever has been said before the lads were definately playing for Megson today. Calls for a few beers. WELL DONE ONCE AGAIN LADS... Made my weekend
Chris Baron, Bolton says...
12:24am Sun 4 May 08
We are all celebrating.Fair one , so am i . but don't forget Gartside sold Anelka and never had any intention of buying a replacement.We will do what we always do every summer,ie not spend any money and rely on hard work and commitment.It will be even more direct next season if Megson is still here because he will have no option.I'm not renewing my seaso tickets if he's still around with Gartside and his penny pinching , they can both naff off.
Chris Baron, Bolton says...
12:25am Sun 4 May 08
We are all celebrating.Fair one , so am i . but don't forget Gartside sold Anelka and never had any intention of buying a replacement.We will do what we always do every summer,ie not spend any money and rely on hard work and commitment.It will be even more direct next season if Megson is still here because he will have no option.I'm not renewing my seaso tickets if he's still around with Gartside and his penny pinching , they can both naff off.
il duce, bolton says...
12:25am Sun 4 May 08
good stuff that we stayed up this season, well done to the players
todays game was exciting merely because of the amount resting on the result. otherwise watching the wanderers this season has been tedious in the extreme and thats my last game under this regime. im boycotting and not buying another ticket until the management is changed and the philosophy of the club on the filed is to actually play football
and for anyone who thinks megson has done a good job, youre having a laugh arent you??????? it would have taken an absolutely awful manager to take down the squad we have this season and yet he nearly did it
luckily survival was salvaged from this season, but thats me done, i can see a better quality of football down the park
todays game was exciting merely because of the amount resting on the result. otherwise watching the wanderers this season has been tedious in the extreme and thats my last game under this regime. im boycotting and not buying another ticket until the management is changed and the philosophy of the club on the filed is to actually play football
and for anyone who thinks megson has done a good job, youre having a laugh arent you??????? it would have taken an absolutely awful manager to take down the squad we have this season and yet he nearly did it
luckily survival was salvaged from this season, but thats me done, i can see a better quality of football down the park
digger, bolton says...
12:45am Sun 4 May 08
yeh megson nearly sank the club along with gartside & davis we got lucky .............
matty_c, Bolton says...
12:49am Sun 4 May 08
Only one Andy Walker wrote:not sure if you were actually at the game today andy obrien and mc cann were excellent throughout, samuel although with a poor 1st touch recovered well and looked dangerous going forward and guthrie played ok aswell and as for the needs for our team the only comment i can make is us and the rest of the premier league.
GET THE DEADWOOD OUT ANDY O'BRIEN OUT = POOR MIKE WHITLOW SAMUEL OUT = BAD FIRST TOUCH AND TERRIBLE DENFENSIVELY JOEY OBRIEN = NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE MC CANN = SLOW AND CLUELESS GIVES BALL AWAY TOO EASILY GUTHERIE = NO END PRODUCT BUT COULD GET BETTER WITH QUALITY PLAYERS AROUND HIM. WE NEED A SOLID PACY STRONG BIG CENTRE HALF TWO CENTRE MIDFIELDERS ONE STOPPER WITH PACE AND ANOTHER WHO CAN SCORE FROM DISTANCE TWO QUALITY CLINICAL STRIKERS BOTH NEED T HAVE PACE. COME ON GARTSIDE PULL YOUR FINGER OUT
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
12:50am Sun 4 May 08
Norn Iron Wanderer wrote:agree but i believe we could do with a bit of cover for AOB.
must disagree with Andy Obrien. Think he has done well this season. Can't now see megson leaving and now hope that he is given money to buy big over the summer. He has made some very good signings over the jan transfer window and with a summer to build i believe he can do well. He has never had it easy since he came to the club. Anelka was out of his hands and pure business sense. Do believe there will be a hugge clear out this summer. Nothing wrong with that thhough. We do need to geet behind the team and megson now and look at the long term future of our great club.
if reading go down i wouldnt mind a 3 million leeroy lita. i think he would score so many goals for us
expat, manchester says...
12:53am Sun 4 May 08
review of the year:
best comedy managerial appointment of the season: SL
Lack of ambition award:PG
Lack of integrity in european competion award: GM
best comedy managerial appointment of the season: SL
Lack of ambition award:PG
Lack of integrity in european competion award: GM
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
12:54am Sun 4 May 08
il duce wrote:cutting your nose of to spite your face mate.
good stuff that we stayed up this season, well done to the players todays game was exciting merely because of the amount resting on the result. otherwise watching the wanderers this season has been tedious in the extreme and thats my last game under this regime. im boycotting and not buying another ticket until the management is changed and the philosophy of the club on the filed is to actually play football and for anyone who thinks megson has done a good job, youre having a laugh arent you??????? it would have taken an absolutely awful manager to take down the squad we have this season and yet he nearly did it luckily survival was salvaged from this season, but thats me done, i can see a better quality of football down the park
we only get one life, one lifetime supporting the wanderers. think about it, when ur 90 how nice will it be to say u've stayed with the wanderers through thick and thin.
not really bothered about the quality of football as long as we win. given lots of money this summer we'll have a good season next year
chiphill spud, nottingham says...
12:57am Sun 4 May 08
listen to you all we stay up and you all love negson what a great job negson has done, well balls to the lot of you i am sick of it he is a waste of a job i will not go to the bok with him there and all the people on here that say they don,t need the likes of me well you are wrong i am one of the true fans that will be back when we are down to the 13,000 that will be going after he has gone with his neg ways, with the players we have and 28 games we sould have been safe weeks ago so tell me sould he stay or go cause i am not the only one who wants him out. Yes i am an old wanderer who was going week in week out till i joined the army in 1980 and still came home on leave to watch the whites so give me abreak it has been **** stuff that i and many others will not watch next season with negson.
chiphill spud, nottingham says...
1:02am Sun 4 May 08
sorry bad spelling sould = should
Peter, Smithills says...
1:08am Sun 4 May 08
Right! Cricket season starts from here on in. BW have done what needs to be done - not good nor pretty but sorted. A late spring clean with some summer sales bargains is now on the list. Mr Gartside can even invest in some white (not brown) underpants.
il duce, bolton says...
1:13am Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:mate its not even interesting to watch the whites the way they play though. we set out completely defensively and our only form of attack is lumping it into the box. its fairly boring and i dont think ill be missing out on much
il duce wrote:cutting your nose of to spite your face mate.
good stuff that we stayed up this season, well done to the players todays game was exciting merely because of the amount resting on the result. otherwise watching the wanderers this season has been tedious in the extreme and thats my last game under this regime. im boycotting and not buying another ticket until the management is changed and the philosophy of the club on the filed is to actually play football and for anyone who thinks megson has done a good job, youre having a laugh arent you??????? it would have taken an absolutely awful manager to take down the squad we have this season and yet he nearly did it luckily survival was salvaged from this season, but thats me done, i can see a better quality of football down the park
we only get one life, one lifetime supporting the wanderers. think about it, when ur 90 how nice will it be to say u've stayed with the wanderers through thick and thin.
not really bothered about the quality of football as long as we win. given lots of money this summer we'll have a good season next year
if the whites start playing attacking, exciting football ill watch them regardless of division, but i only think this will happen if there are massive changes in the management
its saying something when ive been more behind fulhams survival this season than ours. not through any connection with them, just an appreciation of the way they see football as an entertainment and so play football the right way
Paul, Deane says...
1:17am Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:Nolan fantastic????
thought nolan was fantastic today. diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time. feindouno is the way forward
I didnt realise he was playing until he crossed the ball for Dioufs goal and that was 42 mins. He has the touch of a bull elephant and cant pass for toffee, apart from that I suppose he was OK
il duce, bolton says...
1:18am Sun 4 May 08
chiphill spud wrote:well said. immediate results seem to sway people far too much. in the world of football everyone is shortsighted
listen to you all we stay up and you all love negson what a great job negson has done, well balls to the lot of you i am sick of it he is a waste of a job i will not go to the bok with him there and all the people on here that say they don,t need the likes of me well you are wrong i am one of the true fans that will be back when we are down to the 13,000 that will be going after he has gone with his neg ways, with the players we have and 28 games we sould have been safe weeks ago so tell me sould he stay or go cause i am not the only one who wants him out. Yes i am an old wanderer who was going week in week out till i joined the army in 1980 and still came home on leave to watch the whites so give me abreak it has been **** stuff that i and many others will not watch next season with negson.
we need to look at the bigger picture and see that we are going nowhere with megson in charge. the guy is one of the worst, and most negative managers, weve ever had. a good manager would have had us safe ages ago, he seems to forget that we were out of the relegation zone around christmas time, and it was just his poor management that dragged us back into it
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
1:25am Sun 4 May 08
Paul wrote:he was good today, that cross was pretty important, when he isnt in the team we look useless. he's bolton through and through and doesnt get the credit he deserves
ad_bwfc wrote: thought nolan was fantastic today. diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time. feindouno is the way forwardNolan fantastic???? I didnt realise he was playing until he crossed the ball for Dioufs goal and that was 42 mins. He has the touch of a bull elephant and cant pass for toffee, apart from that I suppose he was OK
Paul, Deane says...
1:29am Sun 4 May 08
il duce wrote:Hear Hear several times!
chiphill spud wrote: listen to you all we stay up and you all love negson what a great job negson has done, well balls to the lot of you i am sick of it he is a waste of a job i will not go to the bok with him there and all the people on here that say they don,t need the likes of me well you are wrong i am one of the true fans that will be back when we are down to the 13,000 that will be going after he has gone with his neg ways, with the players we have and 28 games we sould have been safe weeks ago so tell me sould he stay or go cause i am not the only one who wants him out. Yes i am an old wanderer who was going week in week out till i joined the army in 1980 and still came home on leave to watch the whites so give me abreak it has been **** stuff that i and many others will not watch next season with negson.well said. immediate results seem to sway people far too much. in the world of football everyone is shortsighted we need to look at the bigger picture and see that we are going nowhere with megson in charge. the guy is one of the worst, and most negative managers, weve ever had. a good manager would have had us safe ages ago, he seems to forget that we were out of the relegation zone around christmas time, and it was just his poor management that dragged us back into it
Megson is the worst manager we have ever had and MUST be sacked without delay.
The club must NOT be allowed to portray this as some sort of success story with Megson as the saviour.
Between him and Gartside they have ruined everything it took BSA 8 years to build and in the process destroyed our dreams of success in Europe.
Did anyone hear Walter Smith the other night?
When asked about resting players, bearing in mind Rangers have a far busier schedule than us, he said that "success breeds success" and while players are winning they dont want to rest. Why couldnt Negson realise this before the Lisbon game?
This man must go before he can do any more damage to our club
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
1:33am Sun 4 May 08
il duce wrote:we tried to play the fancy dancy under lee but he tried to change to quickly.
ad_bwfc wrote:mate its not even interesting to watch the whites the way they play though. we set out completely defensively and our only form of attack is lumping it into the box. its fairly boring and i dont think ill be missing out on much if the whites start playing attacking, exciting football ill watch them regardless of division, but i only think this will happen if there are massive changes in the management its saying something when ive been more behind fulhams survival this season than ours. not through any connection with them, just an appreciation of the way they see football as an entertainment and so play football the right wayil duce wrote: good stuff that we stayed up this season, well done to the players todays game was exciting merely because of the amount resting on the result. otherwise watching the wanderers this season has been tedious in the extreme and thats my last game under this regime. im boycotting and not buying another ticket until the management is changed and the philosophy of the club on the filed is to actually play football and for anyone who thinks megson has done a good job, youre having a laugh arent you??????? it would have taken an absolutely awful manager to take down the squad we have this season and yet he nearly did it luckily survival was salvaged from this season, but thats me done, i can see a better quality of football down the parkcutting your nose of to spite your face mate. we only get one life, one lifetime supporting the wanderers. think about it, when ur 90 how nice will it be to say u've stayed with the wanderers through thick and thin. not really bothered about the quality of football as long as we win. given lots of money this summer we'll have a good season next year
i think this season was all about survival and results, i dont think there was too much emphasis on style of play, if we get the right personel in the summer ie two strikers it might improve.
we need a creative midfielder, if fulham go down then jimmy bullard would be good, hardworking and creative
Pedro, Bolton says...
1:34am Sun 4 May 08
Just going to say FANTASTIC!!!! and we have had some rub of the green for a change in the last two weeks with results around us.
Well done the to lads for never giving up. Well done to the thousands of fans who turned up, even though it was on TV, and really made a noise. Thanks for the memories Diouffy, what a day to get another goal and you nearly had 3. Best laugh - on MOTD the Attendance shown was a record crowd that will never be beaten - 42,650!!!!!! I did say fill the Reebok!!!
Well done the to lads for never giving up. Well done to the thousands of fans who turned up, even though it was on TV, and really made a noise. Thanks for the memories Diouffy, what a day to get another goal and you nearly had 3. Best laugh - on MOTD the Attendance shown was a record crowd that will never be beaten - 42,650!!!!!! I did say fill the Reebok!!!
bwfc_1210, egerton says...
1:36am Sun 4 May 08
Since January 2007, Megson has been our best manager out of the 3 we have had. This is based on premiership results.
Allardyce got 16 points from 15 games.
Lee got 5 points from 10 games.
Megson has got 31 points from 27 games.
Its not actually Megsons fault we are in this position. The downfall started after the 3-0 loss away at Liverpool on the 2nd January 2007. We won 5 in a row before that, and since then, things have gone downhill. We had an awful end to the season, just scraping UEFA Cup when we looked like we might get a Champions League place at Christmas. Then this season had an awful start. We were bottom of the league after 10 games.
We all seemed to think relegation was inevitable, and that bringing in Megson would 'definitely send us down'. When he came in, his job was to save us from relegation. He has done that. People said they would judge him at the end of the season. He has done what we didn't think he would do. So why would he get sacked now?
He has signed decent players in Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor. He took us the furthest we have ever been in europe, even though he did ruin it with his team selection in Lisbon. Stability might help us. Look what happened last year when we tried to make changes. We will have a good season next season.
Allardyce got 16 points from 15 games.
Lee got 5 points from 10 games.
Megson has got 31 points from 27 games.
Its not actually Megsons fault we are in this position. The downfall started after the 3-0 loss away at Liverpool on the 2nd January 2007. We won 5 in a row before that, and since then, things have gone downhill. We had an awful end to the season, just scraping UEFA Cup when we looked like we might get a Champions League place at Christmas. Then this season had an awful start. We were bottom of the league after 10 games.
We all seemed to think relegation was inevitable, and that bringing in Megson would 'definitely send us down'. When he came in, his job was to save us from relegation. He has done that. People said they would judge him at the end of the season. He has done what we didn't think he would do. So why would he get sacked now?
He has signed decent players in Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor. He took us the furthest we have ever been in europe, even though he did ruin it with his team selection in Lisbon. Stability might help us. Look what happened last year when we tried to make changes. We will have a good season next season.
Paul, Deane says...
1:40am Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:I dont doubt Nolan is Bolton through and through but in my opinion he has not played like a Premier league player for most of this season.
Paul wrote:he was good today, that cross was pretty important, when he isnt in the team we look useless. he's bolton through and through and doesnt get the credit he deservesad_bwfc wrote: thought nolan was fantastic today. diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time. feindouno is the way forwardNolan fantastic???? I didnt realise he was playing until he crossed the ball for Dioufs goal and that was 42 mins. He has the touch of a bull elephant and cant pass for toffee, apart from that I suppose he was OK
In previous years his lack of basic skills has been compensated by the goals he has scored, but now they have dried up, he looks an extremely limited midfielder by premier standards, plus the fact that he never seeems to look fit.
I thought he was very ordinary today, and that is trying to be polite
Paul, Deane says...
1:43am Sun 4 May 08
bwfc_1210 wrote:What about the last 8 years??
Since January 2007, Megson has been our best manager out of the 3 we have had. This is based on premiership results. Allardyce got 16 points from 15 games. Lee got 5 points from 10 games. Megson has got 31 points from 27 games. Its not actually Megsons fault we are in this position. The downfall started after the 3-0 loss away at Liverpool on the 2nd January 2007. We won 5 in a row before that, and since then, things have gone downhill. We had an awful end to the season, just scraping UEFA Cup when we looked like we might get a Champions League place at Christmas. Then this season had an awful start. We were bottom of the league after 10 games. We all seemed to think relegation was inevitable, and that bringing in Megson would 'definitely send us down'. When he came in, his job was to save us from relegation. He has done that. People said they would judge him at the end of the season. He has done what we didn't think he would do. So why would he get sacked now? He has signed decent players in Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor. He took us the furthest we have ever been in europe, even though he did ruin it with his team selection in Lisbon. Stability might help us. Look what happened last year when we tried to make changes. We will have a good season next season.
bwfc_1210, egerton says...
1:48am Sun 4 May 08
Paul wrote:I know. Allardyce is our best manager that there has been. He gave us stability.
bwfc_1210 wrote: Since January 2007, Megson has been our best manager out of the 3 we have had. This is based on premiership results. Allardyce got 16 points from 15 games. Lee got 5 points from 10 games. Megson has got 31 points from 27 games. Its not actually Megsons fault we are in this position. The downfall started after the 3-0 loss away at Liverpool on the 2nd January 2007. We won 5 in a row before that, and since then, things have gone downhill. We had an awful end to the season, just scraping UEFA Cup when we looked like we might get a Champions League place at Christmas. Then this season had an awful start. We were bottom of the league after 10 games. We all seemed to think relegation was inevitable, and that bringing in Megson would 'definitely send us down'. When he came in, his job was to save us from relegation. He has done that. People said they would judge him at the end of the season. He has done what we didn't think he would do. So why would he get sacked now? He has signed decent players in Cahill, Steinsson and Taylor. He took us the furthest we have ever been in europe, even though he did ruin it with his team selection in Lisbon. Stability might help us. Look what happened last year when we tried to make changes. We will have a good season next season.What about the last 8 years??
But that wasn't my point. My point was that Megson came in to manage a team that was getting worse and worse in terms of results, and when he came in we were looking very likely to go down. However, he has kept us up.
He has taken us from bottom of the league to safety, that is the fact. As bad as some of his tactics are, and team selections sometimes (today his team selection was spot on), he has got us the results we needed eventually. He hasn't done a bad job if you look at where we were when he took over. The style of football isn't attractive, but it is the football we have been playing for a long time now. Its what has worked in the past for us.
bwfc_1210, egerton says...
1:52am Sun 4 May 08
Paul wrote:Look at the change of form since Nolan has come back into the team since the Villa 4-0 defeat. He is a key player for us, even when he isn't playing well, his presence on the pitch is valuable to us. He lifts the other players, and gives everything every game. If your saying he doesn't look like a Premier League player, the same could be said for Kevin Davies. But its the things such as effort and passion which gets them in the team. All teams need battling players to be successful.
ad_bwfc wrote:I dont doubt Nolan is Bolton through and through but in my opinion he has not played like a Premier league player for most of this season. In previous years his lack of basic skills has been compensated by the goals he has scored, but now they have dried up, he looks an extremely limited midfielder by premier standards, plus the fact that he never seeems to look fit. I thought he was very ordinary today, and that is trying to be politePaul wrote:he was good today, that cross was pretty important, when he isnt in the team we look useless. he's bolton through and through and doesnt get the credit he deservesad_bwfc wrote: thought nolan was fantastic today. diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time. feindouno is the way forwardNolan fantastic???? I didnt realise he was playing until he crossed the ball for Dioufs goal and that was 42 mins. He has the touch of a bull elephant and cant pass for toffee, apart from that I suppose he was OK
Paul, Deane says...
2:13am Sun 4 May 08
bwfc_1210 wrote:Like I said I dont doubt Nolans commitment and passion for the club, and I agree totally re Kevin Davies, another totally committed player who I would never criticise for effort, but both of them dont have the basic skills for this level of football, ie 1st touch and ball control, in my opinion.
Paul wrote:Look at the change of form since Nolan has come back into the team since the Villa 4-0 defeat. He is a key player for us, even when he isn't playing well, his presence on the pitch is valuable to us. He lifts the other players, and gives everything every game. If your saying he doesn't look like a Premier League player, the same could be said for Kevin Davies. But its the things such as effort and passion which gets them in the team. All teams need battling players to be successful.ad_bwfc wrote:I dont doubt Nolan is Bolton through and through but in my opinion he has not played like a Premier league player for most of this season. In previous years his lack of basic skills has been compensated by the goals he has scored, but now they have dried up, he looks an extremely limited midfielder by premier standards, plus the fact that he never seeems to look fit. I thought he was very ordinary today, and that is trying to be politePaul wrote:he was good today, that cross was pretty important, when he isnt in the team we look useless. he's bolton through and through and doesnt get the credit he deservesad_bwfc wrote: thought nolan was fantastic today. diouf is going to take some replacing, he is the only one with the abilty to beat the opponent which is quite scary in a team with 11 players, to replace him we are gonna have to spend big time. feindouno is the way forwardNolan fantastic???? I didnt realise he was playing until he crossed the ball for Dioufs goal and that was 42 mins. He has the touch of a bull elephant and cant pass for toffee, apart from that I suppose he was OK
I will never agree about Megson, who has no skills or ability that I can see to manage at this level. The fact that we are in such a mess is down to Megsons appointment in the 1st place. As the season comes to an end it is becoming clear which of our players he has fallen out with and who want to leave.
Lets just be thankful we have escaped the nightmare of relegation, and hope Gartside comes to his senses and sacks him asap.
Now, having celebrated our survival since about 7.30 I must get some sleep!!
Bill, Qatar says...
4:47am Sun 4 May 08
wanderersNo10fan wrote:Here was I thinking I was the only Wanderers supporter in Qatar! It's great to know I'm not alone, perhaps we could get together and quaff a few libations after the Chelsea game?
Praise be to Allah !!!!!!!
COME ON YOU WHITES!!
wanderersNo10fan, Qatar says...
5:11am Sun 4 May 08
Bill ... sure thing, my Qatar number is 5531806. Also hi to Steve & Matty.
We are stayin up, I said we are stayin up !!!!
We are stayin up, I said we are stayin up !!!!
Jacko, Little Lever says...
7:05am Sun 4 May 08
Peter wrote:Wrong Peter!,Sales "bargains" we dont need remember last summer!!.We now need to invest in GOOD premiership players & that will cost us!.I would say £15m + £5m for Diouffy & a few million tv money aswel,for once lets see some financial backing starting the minute the season ends not August!.
Right! Cricket season starts from here on in. BW have done what needs to be done - not good nor pretty but sorted. A late spring clean with some summer sales bargains is now on the list. Mr Gartside can even invest in some white (not brown) underpants.
billyblackpool, blackpool says...
7:20am Sun 4 May 08
Well done to all concerned, no nails left now but they should have grown back in time for 2008/2009 season.
I just want to add to all above comments. Kevin Davies should be given the freedom of Bolton for his non-stop 500% commitment to the Whites, we just need another 10 with the same attitude as Davo and we will have no worries at all, plenty of yellow cards though lol.
I just want to add to all above comments. Kevin Davies should be given the freedom of Bolton for his non-stop 500% commitment to the Whites, we just need another 10 with the same attitude as Davo and we will have no worries at all, plenty of yellow cards though lol.
trotters1964, preston says...
7:49am Sun 4 May 08
apart from a couple of blinkered views on here, i think we pretty well agree that its been a bloody dreadful season with a great end, well 99% there. personally i think megson is a waste of space as is gartside, i'd have bsa back tomorrow, even erikson, other than those not that much out there available, however we are stuck with megson until we are languishing at the bottom of the table, that may be october 2008 or october 2009 but it will happen, depends largely on who goes up, west brom are capable but defense and attack not good enough, stoke doomed ive seen them play they make derby look like real madrid, if bristol or hull come up they will largely go the same way. from our point of view megson has a decent points record 27 games 31 points, however 4 games ago it was 23 games 21 points so lets not get carried away with stats, those fans that want to boycott, well its a free country, yesterday full price, good crowd, great atmosphere, though unbelievably the only trouble i saw was behind me when two of our own fans had a 'hold me back' 'sit down' fight which saw half the plods of greater manchester intervene, and later frog march one idiot of the pitch but very aggresively! megson and lee have made some decent signings, samuel, obrien, by lee and steinnson,cahill by megson, taylor is overpriced for what ive seen of him but he will do, others need to improve, nolan has heart, campo has no legs and will go, please make diouf stay megson and keep stelios for cover, we've been successful with 9 or 10 workhorses for 8 years, sprinkled with 1 or 2 flare players, djorkief, jj okatcha (so good we payed him twice), dioufy, annelka, stelios, etc. my worry is that megsons big mistake is yet to come, that is to remove the team of flare players, if we stay up and reading go down i'd like us to sign lita, he looked promising for england u21's but has gone a bit off the boil so we could pick him up cheapish, he does miss chances but has crucial pace so makes chances, megson will get a chance because its a fact, 99% of us dont like him but we may have to live with him, he's at least learning the dioufy ways, ie dioufy does what he wants, who got the biggest reception at the end and did the biggest and longest celebration, who scored the winner to silence the critics, 'dioufy'
Rose Hempton, Horwich says...
7:56am Sun 4 May 08
nick wrote:Nice one. I fully agree with your sentiments about the great Allardicci. Big fat useless psychopath. Hope he ends up with what he deserves - the Bury job!
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.
trotters1964, preston says...
8:00am Sun 4 May 08
Rose Hempton wrote:what mess was that then
nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.Nice one. I fully agree with your sentiments about the great Allardicci. Big fat useless psychopath. Hope he ends up with what he deserves - the Bury job!
trotters1964, preston says...
8:08am Sun 4 May 08
cant believe some of the comments on here from a tiny minority who think the nepotistic appointment of megson and his dodgy sidekick curtis is some way superior to the last 8 years, lets have a vote on it, the last 8 years of allardyce or the last 8 months of megson. also have you noticed how its always a first time poster 99% of the time that goes ra ra megson, gartside, as for you rose your comments towards bsa are slanderous and the sort of stuff that got this site closed down, petty jealousy of a great bolton manager is very sad, justify your comments bsa 'big fat useless psychopath' or i suggest you keep unsubstantiated personal abuse to yourself.
Jacko, Little Lever says...
8:08am Sun 4 May 08
Rose Hempton wrote:Brain dead or what!!.
nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.Nice one. I fully agree with your sentiments about the great Allardicci. Big fat useless psychopath. Hope he ends up with what he deserves - the Bury job!
trotters1964, preston says...
8:14am Sun 4 May 08
nick wrote:why the personal abuse nick, eight years of success, i'm overjoyed at yesterday it was great but your comments are provocative towards the vast majority of people posting on here happen to think bsa did a great job and megson didnt, would you be saying the same if we had been relegated, i suspect you will still be blaming allardyce in 20 years, the guy inherited a mess, your remarks and rose from horwich beggar belief, stick to facts not personal abuse if you want to have credibility, justify your statement rather than make an angry and abusive throw away comment.
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
8:49am Sun 4 May 08
Congratulations on being safe!!!!!!!
- BUT ARE WE???
Will Megson press the self-destruction button next week and we lose 10-0???????
Yes we are 95pct safe but not safe enough until end of next week!
The only problem is we still have MEGSON and no matter what spin doctor dishes out from the Bok - he is not the guy to take us where we were only 18 months ago not even the guy to take us to the so-called next level!!!!
WE NEED A NEW MANAGER WHO KNOWS ABOUT TRUE FOOTBALL AND DOESN'T PLAY DEFENSIVELY WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT!!!
Yes the glory hunters are out in force celebrating the fact that we are "safe" - but are we?????? we have 36 points and at least 5 goals difference clear of Fulham and 9 clear of Reading. We could have a disaster next week - there has not been a 10-0 thrashing for some years and it is long overdue!!! Hopefully it will not be us - but not resting fully until end of next game (next Sunday!!!!)
Now Glory hunters, if that is not being realistic then, sorry, I do not live in your cloud cuckoo land.
- BUT ARE WE???
Will Megson press the self-destruction button next week and we lose 10-0???????
Yes we are 95pct safe but not safe enough until end of next week!
The only problem is we still have MEGSON and no matter what spin doctor dishes out from the Bok - he is not the guy to take us where we were only 18 months ago not even the guy to take us to the so-called next level!!!!
WE NEED A NEW MANAGER WHO KNOWS ABOUT TRUE FOOTBALL AND DOESN'T PLAY DEFENSIVELY WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT!!!
Yes the glory hunters are out in force celebrating the fact that we are "safe" - but are we?????? we have 36 points and at least 5 goals difference clear of Fulham and 9 clear of Reading. We could have a disaster next week - there has not been a 10-0 thrashing for some years and it is long overdue!!! Hopefully it will not be us - but not resting fully until end of next game (next Sunday!!!!)
Now Glory hunters, if that is not being realistic then, sorry, I do not live in your cloud cuckoo land.
yonmons, Portsmouth says...
8:55am Sun 4 May 08
Obviously some people had been on the pop here last night ! Cant blame them, I am pleased as anyone we have stayed up. My family was at the ground, and phoned to say the atmosphere was great, but I could see that on the TV. This was our cup final,and we won. BUT. Lets not forget, its been a crap year. The TV pundits after the game said Bolton need at least 8 new players in the team or they will be in the same position next season, EVEN with the quality of the teams coming up (which is not so good) I saw Campo on the touch line on TV, in his suit bless him. He looked overwieght, and past his sell by date. Things have to be sorted in the close season. Fans dont deserve another season like we just had, peoples nerves wont stand it.I still have no faith in Megson, his after match interview showed how in articulate a man he is, he showed no fire, or enthusiam, he didn`t even look fired up that the team had survived.( I am sure in life he may be an all round good egg) But it was summed up by me yesterday, Megson in his track suit screaming at his players like a demented drunk THROUGHOUT the game. Keane in his smart in his suit, deep in thought pondering how to make things better. Does Megson`s style of management work at this level? dont think it does at any level to be honest. Meanwhile, I like the others will enjoy the fact we surviced. BUT I am wary of the future under the present regime. All in the garden at this moment in time, is certainly NOT coming up roses !
mike, windermere says...
8:56am Sun 4 May 08
Jacko wrote:Just dead
Rose Hempton wrote:Brain dead or what!!.nick wrote: Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.Nice one. I fully agree with your sentiments about the great Allardicci. Big fat useless psychopath. Hope he ends up with what he deserves - the Bury job!
mike, windermere says...
9:09am Sun 4 May 08
yonmons wrote:When Megson took over we where BOTTOM of the league, (below Derby) take a long look at it this morning,it takes all sorts.
Obviously some people had been on the pop here last night ! Cant blame them, I am pleased as anyone we have stayed up. My family was at the ground, and phoned to say the atmosphere was great, but I could see that on the TV. This was our cup final,and we won. BUT. Lets not forget, its been a crap year. The TV pundits after the game said Bolton need at least 8 new players in the team or they will be in the same position next season, EVEN with the quality of the teams coming up (which is not so good) I saw Campo on the touch line on TV, in his suit bless him. He looked overwieght, and past his sell by date. Things have to be sorted in the close season. Fans dont deserve another season like we just had, peoples nerves wont stand it.I still have no faith in Megson, his after match interview showed how in articulate a man he is, he showed no fire, or enthusiam, he didn`t even look fired up that the team had survived.( I am sure in life he may be an all round good egg) But it was summed up by me yesterday, Megson in his track suit screaming at his players like a demented drunk THROUGHOUT the game. Keane in his smart in his suit, deep in thought pondering how to make things better. Does Megson`s style of management work at this level? dont think it does at any level to be honest. Meanwhile, I like the others will enjoy the fact we surviced. BUT I am wary of the future under the present regime. All in the garden at this moment in time, is certainly NOT coming up roses !
Jon W, westhoughton says...
9:39am Sun 4 May 08
Den wrote:Dont understand that at all, Jay Lloyd has been 1 of our best players in each of the last 4 games, and I would say he was 2nd best for us yesterday, after the outstanding O'Brien.
voice of doom wrote: Great win - well done the fans for their part - but there were some really poor so called footballers out there this afternoon - McCann; Samuel; Taylor were very poor. I thought Megson would have brought Stelios for the last few minutes. I expect Garside will come out and tell the fickle fans he was right all along in the appointment of Megson and we will be stuck with pair for another seasonGreat Win! V of Doom absolutely right! at times we had players whom really didn't know what to do with the ball..J lloyd as dire.....Taylor has played better....Great Goal from Dioufy.... not a bad crowd either.....even my 7 yr old enjoyed it!! Am really scared for next season if Megson is still there..........
And credit where its due, that was the best I've seen Nolan play for years. I like Steinson but Jay Lloyd contributes far more to every game yet seems to take any stick that's going. McCann's worst game for a while, but he was due one, has been good lately.
culchethwhite, Culcheth says...
9:48am Sun 4 May 08
Reading posts on this website just gets you down, so much negativity it's unreal. We are who we are - a little fish in a big pond, but we're surviving. Unless some filthy rich dodgey billionaire businessman comes knocking that's the way it's going be. BWFC are my team & Ill stay with them forever unlike the players & management who simply do it for a living. Big Sam did his bit, thanks for that, but walked away so that's history. We should be posting the names of players we want at the club next season, that Camerone Jerome chappy looked ok when he came on for Brum. We need young legs in abundance for next season. The future's bright, the future is white. Chelsea here I come !!
Jon W, westhoughton says...
9:59am Sun 4 May 08
smithy wrote:Whilst I agree with that, I do think if he had gone to Brum and not us, we would be in their position. Its a thin dividing line and for me he has been the difference in the last 4 games (and Reading away). I bet Brum would have got 1 or 2 more points with Cahill in the team.
I bet Gary Cahill is glag he came to Bolton and not Birmingham when he looks at the League Table tonight
nowayjose, bolton says...
10:07am Sun 4 May 08
Sam back and Davo for captain .. sorted!
joanna, says...
10:10am Sun 4 May 08
Pedro wrote:Second biggest laugh on MOTD was the credit given to Megson; it just shows how little the pundits really know, and how falsely they can influence a nation's opinions.
Just going to say FANTASTIC!!!! and we have had some rub of the green for a change in the last two weeks with results around us. Well done the to lads for never giving up. Well done to the thousands of fans who turned up, even though it was on TV, and really made a noise. Thanks for the memories Diouffy, what a day to get another goal and you nearly had 3. Best laugh - on MOTD the Attendance shown was a record crowd that will never be beaten - 42,650!!!!!! I did say fill the Reebok!!!
We, the fans, know all too well Megson's well-chronicled, appalling shortcomings.
A club that has been in the top eight for the past few seasons should be aspiring to push on with a top manager and players who will raise the standard, not simply add to squad numbers.
In the close season we must be looking to add real quality that will return us to a European spot (which, next time, we should actually honour fully!),and this is yet another area where it becomes painfully obvious that Megson is going to be sadly lacking. We all know that he will be looking in the dustbins of the Championship for journeymen like Robinson, Rasiak etc. Sam brought us the skills of Okocha, Hierro, Djorkaeff, Diouf, Campo, Anelka, and developed real treasures like N'Gotty, Davies, Gardner.
Gartside will love it because the players Megson chases will not cost much money. Anyone of genuine talent will not come because Megson has not got Sam's pulling-power.
Add this to all the other failings in terms of tactics, fitness regime, substitutions (Did you see the bench yesterday?! Thank god we didn't need a sub!), insane selections (Taylor scores two from midfield, is chosen at full-back the next weeek!), lack of ambition in cups, poor man-management etc. and it is clear that he must go if we are to avoid a repetition of this season's labours and make progress.
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
10:15am Sun 4 May 08
Note to BN.....
Although he (Megson) may have kept us up - with pure **** luck and players not listening to his tactics - do you have to put his ugly mug on the website????
Everytime I see I shiver with dread!
Although he (Megson) may have kept us up - with pure **** luck and players not listening to his tactics - do you have to put his ugly mug on the website????
Everytime I see I shiver with dread!
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
10:27am Sun 4 May 08
What is the capacity of The 'Bok?
35600 or 42500?????
35600 or 42500?????
joanna, says...
10:37am Sun 4 May 08
Here's a question for you all, whcih has probably got a worrying answer:-
How many of Bolton's players can you honestly say has made progress as a footballer over the season?
Problems with the coaching staff?
How many of Bolton's players can you honestly say has made progress as a footballer over the season?
Problems with the coaching staff?
fernando, bolton says...
10:52am Sun 4 May 08
I can't believe some of these comments from people congratulating Megson. The truth is that we have been lucky in the fact that the end of the season we have played teams with nothing to play for. We got outplayed at Middlesborough and got a lucky win. We got outplayed at spurs and got a lucky draw. Yes we got 10 points from 12, but look at the games and the teams we played. We got lucky at the right time.
I will congratulate some of the players who battled for all they were worth, but I will not forget the 30+ games before where two totally inept managers destroyed a football club. I cannot forget the biggest insult to fans who spent many hundreds of pounds going around europe.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEGSON TO GO !!!! With money coming from Diuoffy we should have 20 million to spend. The board have stated publicly that we still have the money from Anelka so 20 mill is a realistic spend.
We dont want to waste this on the likes of Leroy Lita or Jason Roberts. They are both second string players and we have enough of them in the squad already. We are going to lose our two most skillful players in Diouff and Campo. I know Campo hasn't been at his best, but we shouldn't forget his contribution in the past. His skill and vision was a big factor in our Euro qualification and to replace him will be difficult.
When we go to Chelsea next week we may as well let Raziak go straight back to Southampton from there to save him some money on transport. We will offload a pile of crap, but we are going to be desperate for quality and pace in the first team and for better quality squad players as well.
We need a manager that can spend 20 million on 2 or 3 top players and who can also attract some decent freebies. The closed season isn't that long when you consider the players hols. Now is the time to bring in the right manager. Now is the time to act. If we sit back and congratulate ourselves we will be in the same position next year.
I will congratulate some of the players who battled for all they were worth, but I will not forget the 30+ games before where two totally inept managers destroyed a football club. I cannot forget the biggest insult to fans who spent many hundreds of pounds going around europe.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEGSON TO GO !!!! With money coming from Diuoffy we should have 20 million to spend. The board have stated publicly that we still have the money from Anelka so 20 mill is a realistic spend.
We dont want to waste this on the likes of Leroy Lita or Jason Roberts. They are both second string players and we have enough of them in the squad already. We are going to lose our two most skillful players in Diouff and Campo. I know Campo hasn't been at his best, but we shouldn't forget his contribution in the past. His skill and vision was a big factor in our Euro qualification and to replace him will be difficult.
When we go to Chelsea next week we may as well let Raziak go straight back to Southampton from there to save him some money on transport. We will offload a pile of crap, but we are going to be desperate for quality and pace in the first team and for better quality squad players as well.
We need a manager that can spend 20 million on 2 or 3 top players and who can also attract some decent freebies. The closed season isn't that long when you consider the players hols. Now is the time to bring in the right manager. Now is the time to act. If we sit back and congratulate ourselves we will be in the same position next year.
Camposcomb, westhoughton says...
10:54am Sun 4 May 08
Well done to the lads but lets be honest..we should NEVER have been in the mire in the first place...I can only see another terrible season if Megson in charge..We must show MORE AMBITION but I cant see it under the current regime.
fileepo, Bolton says...
10:55am Sun 4 May 08
Big Sam did a tremendous job for us in his eight years here which Megson or anybody else for that matter could probably never achieve again but in a totaly different way Megson has done a fantastic job himself in keeping us up when we were all but doomed. I for one am grateful to him for that and hope he gets the backing he needs next season (SUPPORTERS & BOARD)
steve, bolton says...
10:58am Sun 4 May 08
Fantastic achievement.
Every sound thinking Wanderers supporter (not many of those on this site)would have been delighted with this when Megson took over.
Paul Jewell anybody?
Alex Mccleish?
Steve Coppell?
No, Gary Megsons the man.
Ok he upset everyone over the Europe affair but at the end of the day Glory is not really important to the cubs owners,staying in the premiership is, and all the bleating and crying from supporters won't change that.
Every sound thinking Wanderers supporter (not many of those on this site)would have been delighted with this when Megson took over.
Paul Jewell anybody?
Alex Mccleish?
Steve Coppell?
No, Gary Megsons the man.
Ok he upset everyone over the Europe affair but at the end of the day Glory is not really important to the cubs owners,staying in the premiership is, and all the bleating and crying from supporters won't change that.
wtf, Bolton says...
11:00am Sun 4 May 08
Well done players, well done fans, we have managed the near impossible.
We did our bit for the club, got behind the players and didnt protest. Now its time the club did their bit for us. Mr Gartside please make sacking Megson your last action at BWFC!
We did our bit for the club, got behind the players and didnt protest. Now its time the club did their bit for us. Mr Gartside please make sacking Megson your last action at BWFC!
Jon W, westhoughton says...
11:04am Sun 4 May 08
trotter40 wrote:Unfortunately despite the euphoria I'm feeling at the moment I have to agree. The last 4 games have been fantastic from 1 point of view but lucky when viewed in the cold light of day. West Ham and Sunderland were dream opponents for our last 2 home games - couldnt have planned it better. And we all know we could have been buried at both Boro and Spurs. Not because we are that bad but because this manager of ours picks players that just should not be playing in the Championship never mind the Prem. I wont take anything away from great backs to the wall performances from the entire defense and 1 or 2 others raising their game - but Megson is not going to improve us, its heartbreaking to see the good players we have sat in the stands earning a fortune to do nothing.
u are an idiot mate simple as .What a short memory u have eh.GM is a plank as a manager ,everyone on here knows that .Big Sam is a legend at bolton and dont forget it.We have survived cause of luck going our way for a change.Last 4 games we could of easily of lost especially boro spuds away.Nout to do with smego team selection just luck.Cohen and Razaik worst players ever at bok ,but still picks em
mike, windermere says...
11:05am Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:The words biting & hand come to mind.
Note to BN..... Although he (Megson) may have kept us up - with pure **** luck and players not listening to his tactics - do you have to put his ugly mug on the website???? Everytime I see I shiver with dread!
Embankment Bob, Bolton says...
11:13am Sun 4 May 08
Unbelievable supposedly sane people coming on here praising Megson.
The bloke is clueless and it was obvious to everyone that the players took it on themselves to get out of danger. Cohen and " good shift " Rasiak were Negsons suicide mission to take us down.
My heartfelt thanks go to those who protested a few weeks ago. Might not have been the largest group, but the publicity and attention served as a kick up the backside. Unbeaten since them.
The bloke is clueless and it was obvious to everyone that the players took it on themselves to get out of danger. Cohen and " good shift " Rasiak were Negsons suicide mission to take us down.
My heartfelt thanks go to those who protested a few weeks ago. Might not have been the largest group, but the publicity and attention served as a kick up the backside. Unbeaten since them.
18mufc.uk, Bolton says...
11:15am Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:28000
What is the capacity of The 'Bok? 35600 or 42500?????
mike, windermere says...
11:20am Sun 4 May 08
If we could have had the real Jose M, instead of the ginger one,he would be hailed a genius today, for saving our skins.
Thank you Gary Megson
Thank you Gary Megson
il duce, bolton says...
11:22am Sun 4 May 08
mike wrote:when megson took over we were only a few points off safety. i hate all this we were bottom stuff as if we were miles away from the other teams. we were out of the relegation zone before christmas, then poor management by megson dragged us back into it. the team he has should have been nowhere near a relegation fight
yonmons wrote:When Megson took over we where BOTTOM of the league, (below Derby) take a long look at it this morning,it takes all sorts.
Obviously some people had been on the pop here last night ! Cant blame them, I am pleased as anyone we have stayed up. My family was at the ground, and phoned to say the atmosphere was great, but I could see that on the TV. This was our cup final,and we won. BUT. Lets not forget, its been a crap year. The TV pundits after the game said Bolton need at least 8 new players in the team or they will be in the same position next season, EVEN with the quality of the teams coming up (which is not so good) I saw Campo on the touch line on TV, in his suit bless him. He looked overwieght, and past his sell by date. Things have to be sorted in the close season. Fans dont deserve another season like we just had, peoples nerves wont stand it.I still have no faith in Megson, his after match interview showed how in articulate a man he is, he showed no fire, or enthusiam, he didn`t even look fired up that the team had survived.( I am sure in life he may be an all round good egg) But it was summed up by me yesterday, Megson in his track suit screaming at his players like a demented drunk THROUGHOUT the game. Keane in his smart in his suit, deep in thought pondering how to make things better. Does Megson`s style of management work at this level? dont think it does at any level to be honest. Meanwhile, I like the others will enjoy the fact we surviced. BUT I am wary of the future under the present regime. All in the garden at this moment in time, is certainly NOT coming up roses !
Lord Lucan, Somewhere says...
11:27am Sun 4 May 08
Why are so many contributors congratulating Mugson?
We stayed up mainly because belatedly he started managing AND more importantly, those around us like Reading and Brum lost the plot. Staying up with 36 points is a cheeky disgrace and not an achievement. We're 20-odd points below last season's outcome - that's a failure. We disrespected the UEFA Cup - that's a failure. Mugson did NOT acknowledge the fans yesterday (only a small minority actively loathe him - most are indifferent to him, so why hide away?) - that's a failure. Mugson is on record (see BBC web-site interview) as saying he doesn't care what the fans think - a remarkable statement for the manager of an entertainment business that needs fans to make the whole thing work.
Season ticket sales down again? - that will be another failure. A portion of those who don't actively loathe Mugson will vote with their closed wallets next season and cherry pick the games they want to see.
Diouf leaving - another failure: who can doubt that he has fallen out with Mugson and that will be reason enough to go? If Diouf really was a "different player" away from home then why not rest him at Wigan and let him play at Lisbon where he couldn't do any damage?
I'd love to be proven wrong next season - will you do that for me Mugson? You couldn't attract any decent strikers in January, what wll be different in June? It's YOUR team next season so no hiding places eh?
We stayed up mainly because belatedly he started managing AND more importantly, those around us like Reading and Brum lost the plot. Staying up with 36 points is a cheeky disgrace and not an achievement. We're 20-odd points below last season's outcome - that's a failure. We disrespected the UEFA Cup - that's a failure. Mugson did NOT acknowledge the fans yesterday (only a small minority actively loathe him - most are indifferent to him, so why hide away?) - that's a failure. Mugson is on record (see BBC web-site interview) as saying he doesn't care what the fans think - a remarkable statement for the manager of an entertainment business that needs fans to make the whole thing work.
Season ticket sales down again? - that will be another failure. A portion of those who don't actively loathe Mugson will vote with their closed wallets next season and cherry pick the games they want to see.
Diouf leaving - another failure: who can doubt that he has fallen out with Mugson and that will be reason enough to go? If Diouf really was a "different player" away from home then why not rest him at Wigan and let him play at Lisbon where he couldn't do any damage?
I'd love to be proven wrong next season - will you do that for me Mugson? You couldn't attract any decent strikers in January, what wll be different in June? It's YOUR team next season so no hiding places eh?
Jon W, westhoughton says...
11:30am Sun 4 May 08
Lancashire73 wrote:I'm over the moon as well, but I dont want Megson picking our team again next year. He rates Joey O'Brien, Cohen and Rasiak. Yes we were bottom when he took over, but we were in a fairly safe position after the Reading game with a decent line up, and then his true colours shone through - dreadful team selections & tactics especially away from home. Its not about getting poor players, every manager does that, its about picking the wrong players in the wrong positions (Cohen on right of midfield was an all time classic, with Diouff, Stelios and Guthrie left out). Remember Joey O'Brien at left back instead of Samuel? Yes decent buys - Cahill top quality but not exactly a snip, Taylor and Steinson decent if over-priced - Stelios and Hunt could have done a very similar job but their faces dont fit. I dont wish to moan on this great weekend, but I feel its important to remember the awfulness of what Megson's tactics really are.
Well, I'm over the moon. Fantastic effort to get out of the relegation hole. Can't believe people on here still moaning - I'm really hoping that many of the moaners will keep their promise and don't bother going next year - we can do without you honestly. Megson might not be God's gift to management but give him credit - he has kept us up. What was our position when he arrived? Also, how many people on here are going to keep jibbering about Cohen(cheapo gamble) and Rasiak(he is on loan - not a purchase). Funny how his actual buys are forgotten about. If Gartside and Megson have a similiar 'disaster' next year and we stay up, I'll be happy.
mike, windermere says...
11:30am Sun 4 May 08
il duce wrote:But it was ! Mr Megson turned it around and saved us.
mike wrote:when megson took over we were only a few points off safety. i hate all this we were bottom stuff as if we were miles away from the other teams. we were out of the relegation zone before christmas, then poor management by megson dragged us back into it. the team he has should have been nowhere near a relegation fightyonmons wrote: Obviously some people had been on the pop here last night ! Cant blame them, I am pleased as anyone we have stayed up. My family was at the ground, and phoned to say the atmosphere was great, but I could see that on the TV. This was our cup final,and we won. BUT. Lets not forget, its been a crap year. The TV pundits after the game said Bolton need at least 8 new players in the team or they will be in the same position next season, EVEN with the quality of the teams coming up (which is not so good) I saw Campo on the touch line on TV, in his suit bless him. He looked overwieght, and past his sell by date. Things have to be sorted in the close season. Fans dont deserve another season like we just had, peoples nerves wont stand it.I still have no faith in Megson, his after match interview showed how in articulate a man he is, he showed no fire, or enthusiam, he didn`t even look fired up that the team had survived.( I am sure in life he may be an all round good egg) But it was summed up by me yesterday, Megson in his track suit screaming at his players like a demented drunk THROUGHOUT the game. Keane in his smart in his suit, deep in thought pondering how to make things better. Does Megson`s style of management work at this level? dont think it does at any level to be honest. Meanwhile, I like the others will enjoy the fact we surviced. BUT I am wary of the future under the present regime. All in the garden at this moment in time, is certainly NOT coming up roses !When Megson took over we where BOTTOM of the league, (below Derby) take a long look at it this morning,it takes all sorts.
Pedro, Bolton says...
11:36am Sun 4 May 08
18mufc.uk wrote:28,723 from the year book.
Bolton Blogger wrote:28000
What is the capacity of The 'Bok? 35600 or 42500?????
mike, windermere says...
11:57am Sun 4 May 08
Lord Lucan wrote:I thought Lord Lucan was dead, now I know he is.
Why are so many contributors congratulating Mugson? We stayed up mainly because belatedly he started managing AND more importantly, those around us like Reading and Brum lost the plot. Staying up with 36 points is a cheeky disgrace and not an achievement. We're 20-odd points below last season's outcome - that's a failure. We disrespected the UEFA Cup - that's a failure. Mugson did NOT acknowledge the fans yesterday (only a small minority actively loathe him - most are indifferent to him, so why hide away?) - that's a failure. Mugson is on record (see BBC web-site interview) as saying he doesn't care what the fans think - a remarkable statement for the manager of an entertainment business that needs fans to make the whole thing work. Season ticket sales down again? - that will be another failure. A portion of those who don't actively loathe Mugson will vote with their closed wallets next season and cherry pick the games they want to see. Diouf leaving - another failure: who can doubt that he has fallen out with Mugson and that will be reason enough to go? If Diouf really was a "different player" away from home then why not rest him at Wigan and let him play at Lisbon where he couldn't do any damage? I'd love to be proven wrong next season - will you do that for me Mugson? You couldn't attract any decent strikers in January, what wll be different in June? It's YOUR team next season so no hiding places eh?
Andy, Staffordshire says...
12:10pm Sun 4 May 08
Several notable things yesterday. First Allardyce appeared on the "never to manage a football club again" panel on Sky Sports News so we are at least safe from him again.Second, and for the 4th time in 4 games we ground out a result and have taken 10 points out of 12. Third we are all but safe despite the glass half empty brigade whinging on here.Fourth Megson was employed to keep Bolton up and that he has done. Thank you Gary, thank you and goodbye.
We shall not be renewing our season tickets for the first time in 28 years and we will be sending them back to Mr Gartside as "they remain the property of Bolton Wanderers Football Club".The early purchase deadline will be extended again this season as the wave of people voting with their feet washes over Gartside.Until and unless Megson, Gartside and Davies exit we will not be coming back.
I pay my money to be entertained not bored s#itless.
We shall not be renewing our season tickets for the first time in 28 years and we will be sending them back to Mr Gartside as "they remain the property of Bolton Wanderers Football Club".The early purchase deadline will be extended again this season as the wave of people voting with their feet washes over Gartside.Until and unless Megson, Gartside and Davies exit we will not be coming back.
I pay my money to be entertained not bored s#itless.
Exiled White, Glossop says...
12:18pm Sun 4 May 08
Thank God for that!!
I think *artside should go - he's as tight as a duck's a***, and never had any intention of showing any ambition in the transfer market. He refused to back BSA, which is why he left, and LSL was a disaster -maybe a case of a good assistant but lousy manager.
I must admit Gary Megson wasn't my choice, but then I'd forgotten where we were when he took over - bottom of the league, below Derby with only five points. Whilst I don't agree with some of his team selections (particularly Rasiak) and tactics, I think we have him to thank in many respects, In the face of some pretty nasty personal criticism, he (along with the players) has stuck to the task and everything's come right in the end.
Changes will be needed, but essentially that has to start higher than Megson.
I think *artside should go - he's as tight as a duck's a***, and never had any intention of showing any ambition in the transfer market. He refused to back BSA, which is why he left, and LSL was a disaster -maybe a case of a good assistant but lousy manager.
I must admit Gary Megson wasn't my choice, but then I'd forgotten where we were when he took over - bottom of the league, below Derby with only five points. Whilst I don't agree with some of his team selections (particularly Rasiak) and tactics, I think we have him to thank in many respects, In the face of some pretty nasty personal criticism, he (along with the players) has stuck to the task and everything's come right in the end.
Changes will be needed, but essentially that has to start higher than Megson.
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
12:21pm Sun 4 May 08
People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day.
Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly.
This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding.
Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players.
Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!!
No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc...
We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level????
IT DOES NOT!!!
MEGSON OUT
GARTSIDE OUT
CURTIS OUT
Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly.
This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding.
Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players.
Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!!
No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc...
We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level????
IT DOES NOT!!!
MEGSON OUT
GARTSIDE OUT
CURTIS OUT
Chris Baron, Bolton says...
12:25pm Sun 4 May 08
Lord Lucan , Great comments , totally agree , don't let Megson get away with it and more than him Gartside.How the chairman sleeps striaght i don't know.Megson goes on about big problems at Bolton , yes there are , mainly you and Gartside.I still find it unreal that we sell Anelka in January and make do! , absolute disgrace.We have stayed up mostly in part to good fortune and other sides losing games , not by great football.He leaves Stelios on the bench and plays Guthrie? , why , his end product is zero.He runs around in a circle , gets closed down and then passes it 3 yards.Sorry , he ain't good enough for Liverpool or us.As for Stelios , great footballing brain , scores goals , something we have missed this season esp since we sell our only striker in Jan.Players like Cohen , Rasiak , dear me! , i dread to think who he is going to bring in this summer with the normal peanuts budget Gartside gives every summer.On top of that , our side looks seriously unfit and the coaching staff left now Jimmy Phillips has gone to the Acadamy is Megson and Knox.We need a top class coach on board and finally get Jussi signed up Gartside before he leaves for free like Ben Hiem.
steve, bolton says...
12:26pm Sun 4 May 08
Andy wrote:I always find the theatre rather entertaining Andy.
Several notable things yesterday. First Allardyce appeared on the "never to manage a football club again" panel on Sky Sports News so we are at least safe from him again.Second, and for the 4th time in 4 games we ground out a result and have taken 10 points out of 12. Third we are all but safe despite the glass half empty brigade whinging on here.Fourth Megson was employed to keep Bolton up and that he has done. Thank you Gary, thank you and goodbye. We shall not be renewing our season tickets for the first time in 28 years and we will be sending them back to Mr Gartside as "they remain the property of Bolton Wanderers Football Club".The early purchase deadline will be extended again this season as the wave of people voting with their feet washes over Gartside.Until and unless Megson, Gartside and Davies exit we will not be coming back. I pay my money to be entertained not bored s#itless.
Go there.
Football is a game of varying styles, in todays game the Manager needs to modify the style to suit the quality of player he can afford.
If you don't understand that then the theatre is definitely the place for you.
Jack wilson weymouth, Weymouth says...
12:29pm Sun 4 May 08
HAL-LE-LU-JAH.
ENJOY THE DAY
WELL DONE LADS
WELL DONE YOU SUPPORTERS.
WILL IT BE A PINT???????
ENJOY THE DAY
WELL DONE LADS
WELL DONE YOU SUPPORTERS.
WILL IT BE A PINT???????
mark h, little lever says...
12:35pm Sun 4 May 08
Great result against a poor Sunderland team,
Mugsons tactics astound me, no support for Davies in the second half, Ultra defensive,a complete inability to keep possession of the ball and find a team mate with passes.
I fear we have seen the end of big name players at the Reebok
Who in their right minds would sign for this man.
By the way I'm not being negative, just realistic.
Mugsons tactics astound me, no support for Davies in the second half, Ultra defensive,a complete inability to keep possession of the ball and find a team mate with passes.
I fear we have seen the end of big name players at the Reebok
Who in their right minds would sign for this man.
By the way I'm not being negative, just realistic.
parishner, bolton says...
12:36pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:team loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUT
BoltonMatty21, Wigan says...
12:41pm Sun 4 May 08
MEGSON F***** UP A COCA COLA TOUR - A COCA COLA TOUR - A COCA COLA TOUR
Jon W, westhoughton says...
12:45pm Sun 4 May 08
Only one Andy Walker wrote:Andy O'Brien was our man of the match today, had the very difficult job of marking Jones and did it fantastically (even though Jones missed an open goal). Cant believe you think he's worse than Whitlow - there are similarities, Whitlow was great for us as an organiser and dependable defender and O'Brien is exactly the same. Samuel out? You have got to be joking. Who exactly would you have played at left back in the games since Gardner got injured? Sam used to play Campo there - is that what you want? Get real, Samuel was superb today especially first half, just as he has been for the last month.
GET THE DEADWOOD OUT ANDY O'BRIEN OUT = POOR MIKE WHITLOW SAMUEL OUT = BAD FIRST TOUCH AND TERRIBLE DENFENSIVELY JOEY OBRIEN = NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE MC CANN = SLOW AND CLUELESS GIVES BALL AWAY TOO EASILY GUTHERIE = NO END PRODUCT BUT COULD GET BETTER WITH QUALITY PLAYERS AROUND HIM. WE NEED A SOLID PACY STRONG BIG CENTRE HALF TWO CENTRE MIDFIELDERS ONE STOPPER WITH PACE AND ANOTHER WHO CAN SCORE FROM DISTANCE TWO QUALITY CLINICAL STRIKERS BOTH NEED T HAVE PACE. COME ON GARTSIDE PULL YOUR FINGER OUT
parishner, bolton says...
12:46pm Sun 4 May 08
kevin nolans,overweight is that megson feeding him burgers?Diuof the disco stud is off,come what may,loyalty there,campos too old been a good servant,nicky hunt still here?sign guthrie keep davies,of course and the replacement ,sighnings are good enough after french gypsy moved on,build preseason,and see what the results are...bolton fans must be the most negative in the land...get postive
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
12:49pm Sun 4 May 08
I just worked out that in terms of points per game since Megson took over - if Bolton had got that ratio for the whole season we would have 44 points - so we would be 12th.That's above Newcastle(Michael Owen & friends), Middlesbrough(£12m striker & friends), Sunderland(£46m spent, incl £9m goalkeeper). That doesn't sound like such a disaster to me. Especially as the team was bottom and completely acking confidence when Megson took over. I keep reading on here that Megson is inept - well results are what count. Which manager is going to come in and do miles better than that? I realise that some Bolton fans live this fantasy that we should in the top half every season, just as some Leeds, Sheff Utd, Sheff Wed, Notts Forest, Southampton...fans do. 20 Prem teams, 16 based in a city - but we continue to compete. Lots of people on here saying - I'm not going next year. Just wish I could get them to sign something legally binding to that effect. Maybe if we moved back to a falling down stadium and brought in Tony Kelly or George Oghani you'd be happy. Next season non of you will have an opinion cause you can't expect us to respect the opinion of arm chair pundits can you? Maybe its your pride and you can't bring yourself to say fair enough Megson has helped get us out of this? Season ticket could be down next year? Oh well, bet you all turn up for Man.Utd at the Reebok.
Rose Hempton, Horwich says...
1:08pm Sun 4 May 08
Lancashire73 wrote:Spot on. I'm sick to death of the whingers on here slagging off Megson. The "bring back Allardyce" brigade have got the memory span of an average goldfish.
I just worked out that in terms of points per game since Megson took over - if Bolton had got that ratio for the whole season we would have 44 points - so we would be 12th.That's above Newcastle(Michael Owen & friends), Middlesbrough(£12m striker & friends), Sunderland(£46m spent, incl £9m goalkeeper). That doesn't sound like such a disaster to me. Especially as the team was bottom and completely acking confidence when Megson took over. I keep reading on here that Megson is inept - well results are what count. Which manager is going to come in and do miles better than that? I realise that some Bolton fans live this fantasy that we should in the top half every season, just as some Leeds, Sheff Utd, Sheff Wed, Notts Forest, Southampton...fans do. 20 Prem teams, 16 based in a city - but we continue to compete. Lots of people on here saying - I'm not going next year. Just wish I could get them to sign something legally binding to that effect. Maybe if we moved back to a falling down stadium and brought in Tony Kelly or George Oghani you'd be happy. Next season non of you will have an opinion cause you can't expect us to respect the opinion of arm chair pundits can you? Maybe its your pride and you can't bring yourself to say fair enough Megson has helped get us out of this? Season ticket could be down next year? Oh well, bet you all turn up for Man.Utd at the Reebok.
1. Remember where we were 25 years ago.
2. Remember where we were when Megson took over.
3. Remember Allardyce left us and took half of his backroom staff with his to Newcastle.
4. Remeber Allardyce saying he "wanted to spend more time with his family" before taking the Newcastle job two weeks later.
5. Remember that Gary Megson has completed what he was employed to do.
6. Given these achievements he deserves his chance. At least the football will improve unlike "long ball Allardicci"
Embankment Bob, Bolton says...
1:11pm Sun 4 May 08
I'm not going again next season unless they offer a few discount games towards the end of the season.
I'm happy, particularly for the younger fans that we have survived. Not really bothered what anyone calls the likes of me who has supported for a long time, but dont want to pay good money to watch Megson rubbish. Lancashire 73, you and the other 16000 enjoy yourselves at the Reebok. Might see you at the United match unless Im watching it for free on the internet.
I'm happy, particularly for the younger fans that we have survived. Not really bothered what anyone calls the likes of me who has supported for a long time, but dont want to pay good money to watch Megson rubbish. Lancashire 73, you and the other 16000 enjoy yourselves at the Reebok. Might see you at the United match unless Im watching it for free on the internet.
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:15pm Sun 4 May 08
parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....)
Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!!
I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS).
So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan!
Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly.
Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!
charnersbwfc, Adlington says...
1:16pm Sun 4 May 08
Megson deserves credit for what he has done in the last 4 games. Yes the players have performed on the pitch, but there has to be some recognition for the team and motivation that Megson has given them. He hasn't set the world alight but he has achieved his target when he was brought to the club
Rose Hempton, Horwich says...
1:17pm Sun 4 May 08
Oh I forgot point 7.
Allardyce is is big, fat, useless psychopath. He's history and it's time to look to the future.
Allardyce is is big, fat, useless psychopath. He's history and it's time to look to the future.
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:19pm Sun 4 May 08
You watch it on the net Bob - I'll wave to you. Maybe I'll start a song when you turn up for the big games - 'we can see you sneaking IN.'
My favourite argument is 'I don't like the manager or Chairman, so I'm not going.' UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES DO A TEAM GET RELEGATED BUT YOU LOVE THE MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN? Basically that means if we get relegated and the whole management structure is not replaced I'm not going. Glory, glory...
My favourite argument is 'I don't like the manager or Chairman, so I'm not going.' UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES DO A TEAM GET RELEGATED BUT YOU LOVE THE MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN? Basically that means if we get relegated and the whole management structure is not replaced I'm not going. Glory, glory...
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:24pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:Really scary. More holes in this than my Dad's string vest. Megson was brought in to try to keep us up. That must give him the right to have a go next year. We can judge him at the end of next season and on the players he brings in.
parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....) ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!! I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS). So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan! Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly. Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:24pm Sun 4 May 08
Rose Hempton wrote:1. Remember what started the fall down to the 4th division - selling the top asset of the club - the striker and leaving no striker in the team and very few goals - sound familiar!!!!
Lancashire73 wrote: I just worked out that in terms of points per game since Megson took over - if Bolton had got that ratio for the whole season we would have 44 points - so we would be 12th.That's above Newcastle(Michael Owen & friends), Middlesbrough(£12m striker & friends), Sunderland(£46m spent, incl £9m goalkeeper). That doesn't sound like such a disaster to me. Especially as the team was bottom and completely acking confidence when Megson took over. I keep reading on here that Megson is inept - well results are what count. Which manager is going to come in and do miles better than that? I realise that some Bolton fans live this fantasy that we should in the top half every season, just as some Leeds, Sheff Utd, Sheff Wed, Notts Forest, Southampton...fans do. 20 Prem teams, 16 based in a city - but we continue to compete. Lots of people on here saying - I'm not going next year. Just wish I could get them to sign something legally binding to that effect. Maybe if we moved back to a falling down stadium and brought in Tony Kelly or George Oghani you'd be happy. Next season non of you will have an opinion cause you can't expect us to respect the opinion of arm chair pundits can you? Maybe its your pride and you can't bring yourself to say fair enough Megson has helped get us out of this? Season ticket could be down next year? Oh well, bet you all turn up for Man.Utd at the Reebok.Spot on. I'm sick to death of the whingers on here slagging off Megson. The "bring back Allardyce" brigade have got the memory span of an average goldfish. 1. Remember where we were 25 years ago. 2. Remember where we were when Megson took over. 3. Remember Allardyce left us and took half of his backroom staff with his to Newcastle. 4. Remeber Allardyce saying he "wanted to spend more time with his family" before taking the Newcastle job two weeks later. 5. Remember that Gary Megson has completed what he was employed to do. 6. Given these achievements he deserves his chance. At least the football will improve unlike "long ball Allardicci"
2. We were bottom - then got to 13th and then fell back to the drop zone!!! Very good track record - got us out of bthe drop zone to put us back in the drop zone!
3. Allardyce left and DID NOT TAKE half the backroom staff. He asked and they said yes with NO FIGHT from Gartside or Lee. The staff could have easily have said no. What is going to happen when Megson leaves - are you going to blame him for taking half of his backroom staff????
4. He spent more time with his family during that short period more than at any other time duirng his 10 years at the club. We do not know the full story as to how the job came about but using it as an excuse is VERY low - unless of course YOU KNOW the full details and if so, why not tell the majority!
5. Gary Megson was employed to keep us up - granted! BUT at what cost - is he good enough to help us start climbing the League, again??? BUT if we had not been LUCKY with the teams around us - what would you be saying now. It hasn't been his expert managerial prowess that has kept us up - we have been very lucky with other results!
6. Long Ball Allardici - again it has been proved (tribal football, and ALL of the sporting press) that Big Sam was not the king of the Long Ball but the joint kings are Rafa and Arsene - so why keep harking about it, unless you don't really know anything of the game????
Yes Big same has gone and he may or may not return but.....
I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pockets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS).
Attributes to which Megson does not have!
Anf if YOU think that I mean the return of Sam then you are sadly mistaken.
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:26pm Sun 4 May 08
mark h wrote:'poor Sunderland team' = £46m spent this year.
Great result against a poor Sunderland team, Mugsons tactics astound me, no support for Davies in the second half, Ultra defensive,a complete inability to keep possession of the ball and find a team mate with passes. I fear we have seen the end of big name players at the Reebok Who in their right minds would sign for this man. By the way I'm not being negative, just realistic.
'Mugsons tactics astound me, no support for Davies in the second half, Ultra defensive,a complete inability to keep possession of the ball and find a team mate with passes.' = it said 2-0 to Bolton in my paper this morning?
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:27pm Sun 4 May 08
Lancashire73 wrote:Judge at your peril when we are struggling one more!!
Bolton Blogger wrote:Really scary. More holes in this than my Dad's string vest. Megson was brought in to try to keep us up. That must give him the right to have a go next year. We can judge him at the end of next season and on the players he brings in.parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....) ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!! I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS). So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan! Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly. Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
REMEMBER ONLY LAST WEEK IN THIS PAPER AND THE NATIONAL PRESS HE HAS INSISTED ON GETTING RID OF ALL PLAYERS THAT HE HAS INHERITED AND REPLACING WITH HIS OWN
Let me think - Rasiak, Cohen......
HMMMM we are going to do well next season - Championship fodder all the way!
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:31pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:Rasiak is on LOAN. Cohen was a cheap gamble. If he had bought Bianci for £9m(sven style) I'd say fair enough. While we're judging his actual purchases? Ever heard of Cahill, Steinson or Taylor?
Lancashire73 wrote:Judge at your peril when we are struggling one more!! REMEMBER ONLY LAST WEEK IN THIS PAPER AND THE NATIONAL PRESS HE HAS INSISTED ON GETTING RID OF ALL PLAYERS THAT HE HAS INHERITED AND REPLACING WITH HIS OWN Let me think - Rasiak, Cohen...... HMMMM we are going to do well next season - Championship fodder all the way!Bolton Blogger wrote:Really scary. More holes in this than my Dad's string vest. Megson was brought in to try to keep us up. That must give him the right to have a go next year. We can judge him at the end of next season and on the players he brings in.parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....) ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!! I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS). So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan! Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly. Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:31pm Sun 4 May 08
Rose Hempton wrote:The Future Is Bright - The Future iz Fizzy Pop whilst Meggo is in Charge!
Oh I forgot point 7. Allardyce is is big, fat, useless psychopath. He's history and it's time to look to the future.
Megson is a complete ginger nut (or strawberry blonde) imbocile who knows nothing of the game, looks like a chav on the touchline and speaks as though he has 15 preices of chewing gum in his mouth - have you noticed the amount of gum on the floor around the 'bok since he toook over.
Megson mind games = clear bubble head!
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:34pm Sun 4 May 08
Lancashire73 wrote:Steinson was bought via an old player and as such not a Megson purchase where the other 2 are his own purchases and where have they been - very effective on the pitch arn't they!!!!!!
Bolton Blogger wrote:Rasiak is on LOAN. Cohen was a cheap gamble. If he had bought Bianci for £9m(sven style) I'd say fair enough. While we're judging his actual purchases? Ever heard of Cahill, Steinson or Taylor?Lancashire73 wrote:Judge at your peril when we are struggling one more!! REMEMBER ONLY LAST WEEK IN THIS PAPER AND THE NATIONAL PRESS HE HAS INSISTED ON GETTING RID OF ALL PLAYERS THAT HE HAS INHERITED AND REPLACING WITH HIS OWN Let me think - Rasiak, Cohen...... HMMMM we are going to do well next season - Championship fodder all the way!Bolton Blogger wrote:Really scary. More holes in this than my Dad's string vest. Megson was brought in to try to keep us up. That must give him the right to have a go next year. We can judge him at the end of next season and on the players he brings in.parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....) ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!! I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS). So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan! Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly. Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
Funny isn't it that it has been Sams boys that have helped to keep us up whilst Megsons men (apart from Steinsson son and that reasoning is 1st paragraph) are a sideshow (what has Taylor done since scoring twice against Arsenal - a game which we LOST!!!!). Cahill - funny he is NEVER mentioned or highlighted on TV or the press although he's been on the pitch!!!
Real good purchases, arnt they?
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:35pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:We should put you in charge - your obviously a genius.
Rose Hempton wrote: Oh I forgot point 7. Allardyce is is big, fat, useless psychopath. He's history and it's time to look to the future.The Future Is Bright - The Future iz Fizzy Pop whilst Meggo is in Charge! Megson is a complete ginger nut (or strawberry blonde) imbocile who knows nothing of the game, looks like a chav on the touchline and speaks as though he has 15 preices of chewing gum in his mouth - have you noticed the amount of gum on the floor around the 'bok since he toook over. Megson mind games = clear bubble head!
We stayed up and we gave the other teams a start on us(we were bottom when he got here). 3 wins and a draw - the best you can contribute is a load of abuse. You'd have managed us to 4 wins.
Lancashire73, Bolton says...
1:40pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:I would love to argue with you but it just struck me that I'd be piddling in the wind. Everyone on here will read your comments and make their own minds up.
Lancashire73 wrote:Steinson was bought via an old player and as such not a Megson purchase where the other 2 are his own purchases and where have they been - very effective on the pitch arn't they!!!!!! Funny isn't it that it has been Sams boys that have helped to keep us up whilst Megsons men (apart from Steinsson son and that reasoning is 1st paragraph) are a sideshow (what has Taylor done since scoring twice against Arsenal - a game which we LOST!!!!). Cahill - funny he is NEVER mentioned or highlighted on TV or the press although he's been on the pitch!!! Real good purchases, arnt they?Bolton Blogger wrote:Rasiak is on LOAN. Cohen was a cheap gamble. If he had bought Bianci for £9m(sven style) I'd say fair enough. While we're judging his actual purchases? Ever heard of Cahill, Steinson or Taylor?Lancashire73 wrote:Judge at your peril when we are struggling one more!! REMEMBER ONLY LAST WEEK IN THIS PAPER AND THE NATIONAL PRESS HE HAS INSISTED ON GETTING RID OF ALL PLAYERS THAT HE HAS INHERITED AND REPLACING WITH HIS OWN Let me think - Rasiak, Cohen...... HMMMM we are going to do well next season - Championship fodder all the way!Bolton Blogger wrote:Really scary. More holes in this than my Dad's string vest. Megson was brought in to try to keep us up. That must give him the right to have a go next year. We can judge him at the end of next season and on the players he brings in.parishner wrote:So when all but 2 players have gone and been replaced by complete inept ones who will YOU blame then. Me, for sounding the alarm bells now, Megson for being a complete muppet (but you can't say that becuase you would be contradicting yourself), Gartside for being a blot on the Bolton Wanderers landscape and has been for well over decade (and Yes I have always not liked him as Chairman!!! - that's honesty), Allardyce - for escaping the clutches of Gartside - I know, what about yourself for not looking at the situation realistically and looking at the facts (both his CV, his tactics, his team choice etc....) ONCE MORE - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS INVOLVED YESTERDAY - just a pity some of you (the better ones) won't be here next season when you have been old as you are NOT Megson's men!!!! I am not looking for top half season in season out, I am not looking for big pcokets for big names - as you seem to assume. I want a manager that can negotiate, I want a manager that knows the game and doesn't play negatively all the time, I want a manager that respects the thoughts of the clubs customers (i.e. FANS). So one more a GLORY HUNTER assumes more than a true fan! Yes we were bottom, we moved out of the relegatiuon zone then sell the biggest asset the club has ever had, then we are back in the mire. Anyone looking at the match can see that he was not directing the players and that the players were directing themselves!!! If he felt that he had done a good enough job - where was he at the end of the game - like a weasel he disappeared VERY quickly. Facts like these speak volumes without one word being said!Bolton Blogger wrote: People are congratulating Megson - when it was the lads on the pitch that saved the day. Hasn't anyone else seen Megson getting mad on the sidelines when the lads were doing their own tactics - and funny how he disappeared very quickly. This shows that the lads have NO respect for Megson and are completely ignoring him and are succeeding. Megson has not saved this club - for the last 5 weeks he has been on the pay and that's it. The PEOPLE that have saved us are the ones that are under-threat - the players. Remember only last week Megson has insisted he is getting rid of ALL players he has inherited as they are NOT his players!!!!!! Now this is the future with Megson!!! No Nolan (that can be good or bad dependent on pov), no Davies etc... We will be left with people like Rasiak and Cohen. This is what Megson wants - does this mean success and does this mean we are being taken to the next level???? IT DOES NOT!!! MEGSON OUT GARTSIDE OUT CURTIS OUTteam loses ,and manager out,team wins and manager out,when does the boss get regonition,at bolton half the fans have a romantic,return for big pockets,the other half you wouldnt please if you sighned,kaka the fans need to get the faith and loylty,get behind the team sing the songs,for bolton and forget about man u.and strive to move on ,3 wins 1 draw only pipped for manager,of the month by 4 wins at fulham,this game goes by results,and megsons gotem..
Hierro, UK says...
1:40pm Sun 4 May 08
Trotter wrote:Great result, but come on you cannot call that compulsive viewing yesterday!!!!
Top result or should I say results, after the Villa game I was sure we were going down, but with 4 clean sheets in five we have for me crossed the Premiership touchline, I have just seen the Diouf "I am leaving interview on the bbc website" and although he may leave he will have left us on great terms after scoring a much requested goal to set up a grand victory, the second goal was and I state was scored by the Reebok crowd who were magnificent today, Pedro a regular on this site was crying out all week for supporters to attend the game, the fact is those who did go were given theatre type compulsive viewing - that is Premiership compulsive viewing so well done to the great Bolton fans today - hope to see you all there next season. KEEP THE FAITH - (you bet I did)
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:46pm Sun 4 May 08
average ratings for performance from yesterday (mean average from all the Sporting press)
Al-Habsi - Predecessor - 8
Steinsson - MEGSON via OLD PLAYER - 7
Cahill - MEGSON - 6
Andy O'Brien - Predecessor - 7
Samuel - Predecessor - 7
McCann - Predecessor - 7
Diouf - Predecessor - 9
Nolan - Predecessor - 7
Guthrie - Predecessor - 7
Taylor - MEGSON - 5
Davies - Predecessor - 7.
Subs: Meite - predecessor
Stelios - Predecessor
Cohen - MEGSON
Rasiak - Predecessor
Walker - Predecessor
Funny how its the old boys that got higher ratings (mean average from all the Sunday's sporting press) than Megson's men!!!!
Looking foward to ALL his news signings if this is a sign of things to come and remember Megson has vowed to replace all his predecessors men with his own (B(E)N and all national press last week)
Al-Habsi - Predecessor - 8
Steinsson - MEGSON via OLD PLAYER - 7
Cahill - MEGSON - 6
Andy O'Brien - Predecessor - 7
Samuel - Predecessor - 7
McCann - Predecessor - 7
Diouf - Predecessor - 9
Nolan - Predecessor - 7
Guthrie - Predecessor - 7
Taylor - MEGSON - 5
Davies - Predecessor - 7.
Subs: Meite - predecessor
Stelios - Predecessor
Cohen - MEGSON
Rasiak - Predecessor
Walker - Predecessor
Funny how its the old boys that got higher ratings (mean average from all the Sunday's sporting press) than Megson's men!!!!
Looking foward to ALL his news signings if this is a sign of things to come and remember Megson has vowed to replace all his predecessors men with his own (B(E)N and all national press last week)
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:50pm Sun 4 May 08
Lancashire73 wrote:Lets put it this way - even a gnat is more of genius than Megson.
Bolton Blogger wrote:We should put you in charge - your obviously a genius. We stayed up and we gave the other teams a start on us(we were bottom when he got here). 3 wins and a draw - the best you can contribute is a load of abuse. You'd have managed us to 4 wins.Rose Hempton wrote: Oh I forgot point 7. Allardyce is is big, fat, useless psychopath. He's history and it's time to look to the future.The Future Is Bright - The Future iz Fizzy Pop whilst Meggo is in Charge! Megson is a complete ginger nut (or strawberry blonde) imbocile who knows nothing of the game, looks like a chav on the touchline and speaks as though he has 15 preices of chewing gum in his mouth - have you noticed the amount of gum on the floor around the 'bok since he toook over. Megson mind games = clear bubble head!
He HAS lost the team - no matter how much spin the club give out (and you can tell its spin by the words they use!)
We were at the bottom - took us to dizzy heights of 13th and then sent back to the drop zone - a real ggod sign of a manager. I know that he has not run the team for the last 5 weeks and the players name - well lets just say his surname has 6 letters!!! He doesn't even tuen up for practice session or even training nowadays - that's how much trust he has lost with the playrers.
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
1:52pm Sun 4 May 08
Hierro wrote:That was one of the most BORING games I have ever witnessed. That first half seem to last hours, whilst the second half wasn't quite as bad due to being in front!
Trotter wrote: Top result or should I say results, after the Villa game I was sure we were going down, but with 4 clean sheets in five we have for me crossed the Premiership touchline, I have just seen the Diouf "I am leaving interview on the bbc website" and although he may leave he will have left us on great terms after scoring a much requested goal to set up a grand victory, the second goal was and I state was scored by the Reebok crowd who were magnificent today, Pedro a regular on this site was crying out all week for supporters to attend the game, the fact is those who did go were given theatre type compulsive viewing - that is Premiership compulsive viewing so well done to the great Bolton fans today - hope to see you all there next season. KEEP THE FAITH - (you bet I did)Great result, but come on you cannot call that compulsive viewing yesterday!!!!
Even the Beeb struggled to find highlights on MOTD this morning - and we were NOT the last game to be screened!
bwfc_1210, egerton says...
2:13pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:Cahill and Steinsson have been two of our better players all season. They were excellent signings, the vast majority of people would agree on that. I would also say Taylor was a good signing, he has good delivery and has a good left foot, which the squad is short of.
average ratings for performance from yesterday (mean average from all the Sporting press) Al-Habsi - Predecessor - 8 Steinsson - MEGSON via OLD PLAYER - 7 Cahill - MEGSON - 6 Andy O'Brien - Predecessor - 7 Samuel - Predecessor - 7 McCann - Predecessor - 7 Diouf - Predecessor - 9 Nolan - Predecessor - 7 Guthrie - Predecessor - 7 Taylor - MEGSON - 5 Davies - Predecessor - 7. Subs: Meite - predecessor Stelios - Predecessor Cohen - MEGSON Rasiak - Predecessor Walker - Predecessor Funny how its the old boys that got higher ratings (mean average from all the Sunday's sporting press) than Megson's men!!!! Looking foward to ALL his news signings if this is a sign of things to come and remember Megson has vowed to replace all his predecessors men with his own (B(E)N and all national press last week)
I think you'll also find that Rasiak is a Megson signing, not a predecessors.
Also, why is Al Habsi on an 8? He had nothing to do all afternoon really apart from the Jones shot which was a comfortable save.
joanna, says...
2:24pm Sun 4 May 08
The conclusion to all this discussion is clear: Megson did his level best to get us relegated through some of the most bizarre, pig-headed managerial decisions imaginable, to the unanimous amusement and puzzlement of every single media pundit I saw or read.
It was the players who had the talent and guts that got us out of it. (This does not, of course, include all the Megson favourites such as Rasiak, or Cohen).
There really can be no argument about this simple fact, acknowledged by 99% of fans who are not currently wandering white-painted corridors in strait-jackets.
The basis of something worth building on is still at the club: a few will continue to be automatic choices, some will do as squad members, but a giant injection of pace, flair and goalscoring ability is needed. The defence is reasonably sound now and has good reserves for cover.
However,money must be spent on genuine quality now, not on Championship deadwood. Over the last eight years, we have got used to buying internationals; we must return to that strategy.
But do any of you think that Megson will take that option? No he will go for the tough-tackling, limited, one-paced option that is his trademark favourite. He must go or we will be dragged further and further down.
There is still the basis f
It was the players who had the talent and guts that got us out of it. (This does not, of course, include all the Megson favourites such as Rasiak, or Cohen).
There really can be no argument about this simple fact, acknowledged by 99% of fans who are not currently wandering white-painted corridors in strait-jackets.
The basis of something worth building on is still at the club: a few will continue to be automatic choices, some will do as squad members, but a giant injection of pace, flair and goalscoring ability is needed. The defence is reasonably sound now and has good reserves for cover.
However,money must be spent on genuine quality now, not on Championship deadwood. Over the last eight years, we have got used to buying internationals; we must return to that strategy.
But do any of you think that Megson will take that option? No he will go for the tough-tackling, limited, one-paced option that is his trademark favourite. He must go or we will be dragged further and further down.
There is still the basis f
Trotter, Bolton says...
2:26pm Sun 4 May 08
Bolton Blogger wrote:Take your eye off the ball for one second and you will miss something - never said it was entertaining, more of a 100% focus experience.
Hierro wrote:That was one of the most BORING games I have ever witnessed. That first half seem to last hours, whilst the second half wasn't quite as bad due to being in front! Even the Beeb struggled to find highlights on MOTD this morning - and we were NOT the last game to be screened!Trotter wrote: Top result or should I say results, after the Villa game I was sure we were going down, but with 4 clean sheets in five we have for me crossed the Premiership touchline, I have just seen the Diouf "I am leaving interview on the bbc website" and although he may leave he will have left us on great terms after scoring a much requested goal to set up a grand victory, the second goal was and I state was scored by the Reebok crowd who were magnificent today, Pedro a regular on this site was crying out all week for supporters to attend the game, the fact is those who did go were given theatre type compulsive viewing - that is Premiership compulsive viewing so well done to the great Bolton fans today - hope to see you all there next season. KEEP THE FAITH - (you bet I did)Great result, but come on you cannot call that compulsive viewing yesterday!!!!
A bit of an overstatement to say that it was one of the most boring games - I find watching Championship players more boring than Premiership players, mind you there are always some folk who will pick faults in the world today so well done for that.
Keep the Faith
AHFOBW, Faroe Island says...
2:27pm Sun 4 May 08
Im not from England but i saw the match on TV and i must say im proud of the Bolton fans to hear how much you sing! But il be at the Reebok again next season,so keep up the great support
Trotter, Bolton says...
2:36pm Sun 4 May 08
AHFOBW wrote:Great atmosphere at the Reebok yesterday my friend, also after the game when there were plenty of happy smiling faces, cars sounding there horns in celebration and folk texting to pass on the good news, it was certainly enough to sing about, it has not been the best of seasons but the fact we are certain to stay in the Premiership again makes a huge difference to the town of Bolton and it's football fans.
Im not from England but i saw the match on TV and i must say im proud of the Bolton fans to hear how much you sing! But il be at the Reebok again next season,so keep up the great support
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE, BOLTON says...
2:49pm Sun 4 May 08
FOR GOD SAKE PEOPLE !!!! I LEFT THE REEBOK YESTERDAY BUZZING ALONG WITH 22000 BOLTON FANS!!!! COME ON HERE TODAY AND NOTHINGS CHANGED!!!! 99% ARE THE USUAL PATHETIC NO-MARK, COMPULSIVE DEPRESSIVES THAT SERIOUSLY NEED TO RE-EVALUATE THEIR LIVES!!!!
WE ARE F3CK1N STAYING IN THE PREM FOR F3CK SAKES!!!!! TAKE YA DOOM AND GLOOM SAD LONELY LIVES AND P155 OFF AND WATCH BURY OR WREXHAM FOR A SEASON THEN COME BACK AND TELL ME ITS THAT BAD BEIN A WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WE ARE STAYIN UP WE ARE STAYIN UP!!!!
WE ARE F3CK1N STAYING IN THE PREM FOR F3CK SAKES!!!!! TAKE YA DOOM AND GLOOM SAD LONELY LIVES AND P155 OFF AND WATCH BURY OR WREXHAM FOR A SEASON THEN COME BACK AND TELL ME ITS THAT BAD BEIN A WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WE ARE STAYIN UP WE ARE STAYIN UP!!!!
Trotter, Bolton says...
2:54pm Sun 4 May 08
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE wrote:Now then matey - how are we on the forecasts we made a while back?
FOR GOD SAKE PEOPLE !!!! I LEFT THE REEBOK YESTERDAY BUZZING ALONG WITH 22000 BOLTON FANS!!!! COME ON HERE TODAY AND NOTHINGS CHANGED!!!! 99% ARE THE USUAL PATHETIC NO-MARK, COMPULSIVE DEPRESSIVES THAT SERIOUSLY NEED TO RE-EVALUATE THEIR LIVES!!!! WE ARE F3CK1N STAYING IN THE PREM FOR F3CK SAKES!!!!! TAKE YA DOOM AND GLOOM SAD LONELY LIVES AND P155 OFF AND WATCH BURY OR WREXHAM FOR A SEASON THEN COME BACK AND TELL ME ITS THAT BAD BEIN A WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! WE ARE STAYIN UP WE ARE STAYIN UP!!!!
If I remember rightly I had us to win at the Bridge ... ha ha
You rightly stated "great yesterday" .... which was spot on!!
Did you Keep the faith ?
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
2:57pm Sun 4 May 08
after much thought and consideration this is my ins and out list this summer
out:
braaten
meite
diouf
stelios
alonso
rasiak
mccann(maybe)
jloyd(maybe)
in:
giles barnes
drew surman
leeroy lita and kevin doyle(10 mill for both)
pascal feindouno(7 mill)
jimmy bullard
steven fletcher
obvious that depends on whos going down but i'd be very happy with that. what do u think ?
out:
braaten
meite
diouf
stelios
alonso
rasiak
mccann(maybe)
jloyd(maybe)
in:
giles barnes
drew surman
leeroy lita and kevin doyle(10 mill for both)
pascal feindouno(7 mill)
jimmy bullard
steven fletcher
obvious that depends on whos going down but i'd be very happy with that. what do u think ?
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE, BOLTON says...
2:59pm Sun 4 May 08
i think i had us on 41 points to finish the season trotter!!! fantastic atmosphere yesterday which was created by both sets of fans!!!! we are safe barring a miracle on readings part which is all that matters!!! still buzzing and then i come on here to find theres only me and you thats still buzzin!!! if chelsea lose tomorrow against newcastle you could yet be spot on about a win at stamford bridge trotter!!!!!
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE, BOLTON says...
3:01pm Sun 4 May 08
i think we could do better than that ad_bwfc, Essex ... i'd also keep jloydd.... liking this link with brums muamba.... cracking midfielder!!!
paul, bolton says...
3:04pm Sun 4 May 08
Calm down Calm down ...............
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
3:05pm Sun 4 May 08
bwfc_1210 wrote:I did say I took the mean average from all the sporting press. Although I do love watching the whites I do just feel that Cahill its probably just not quite the right man - although I would still give him a chance, therefore from the ratings garnered I would probably agree with it - whilst with Steinsson as I have said many times times (under my old screen name - amosc99) he is one for now and the future after seeing him play for Heerenveen. With regards to Taylor - I don't actually blame HIM for lack of action as that is down to Megson sorting out the team. Again, I will still give him a chance!!
Bolton Blogger wrote: average ratings for performance from yesterday (mean average from all the Sporting press) Al-Habsi - Predecessor - 8 Steinsson - MEGSON via OLD PLAYER - 7 Cahill - MEGSON - 6 Andy O'Brien - Predecessor - 7 Samuel - Predecessor - 7 McCann - Predecessor - 7 Diouf - Predecessor - 9 Nolan - Predecessor - 7 Guthrie - Predecessor - 7 Taylor - MEGSON - 5 Davies - Predecessor - 7. Subs: Meite - predecessor Stelios - Predecessor Cohen - MEGSON Rasiak - Predecessor Walker - Predecessor Funny how its the old boys that got higher ratings (mean average from all the Sunday's sporting press) than Megson's men!!!! Looking foward to ALL his news signings if this is a sign of things to come and remember Megson has vowed to replace all his predecessors men with his own (B(E)N and all national press last week)Cahill and Steinsson have been two of our better players all season. They were excellent signings, the vast majority of people would agree on that. I would also say Taylor was a good signing, he has good delivery and has a good left foot, which the squad is short of. I think you'll also find that Rasiak is a Megson signing, not a predecessors. Also, why is Al Habsi on an 8? He had nothing to do all afternoon really apart from the Jones shot which was a comfortable save.
Ooops thats my error with Rasiak - my apologies but thank god he is only on loan - but knowing Megson he will be signed (god help us!!!!!!)
With Al Habsi - I actually quite agree with you on that score - nothing doing for most of the match!
No matter what, though, I feel that there should be NO TIME OFF this summer as the fitness levels do need to improve ready for the next campaign.
For all those Allardyce bashers out there - get a life as if it wasn't for him we would never have been in the Premiership for at least 8 straight years anyway!
paul, bolton says...
3:06pm Sun 4 May 08
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE wrote:Easy Tiger........ Dont let them get to you.
FOR GOD SAKE PEOPLE !!!! I LEFT THE REEBOK YESTERDAY BUZZING ALONG WITH 22000 BOLTON FANS!!!! COME ON HERE TODAY AND NOTHINGS CHANGED!!!! 99% ARE THE USUAL PATHETIC NO-MARK, COMPULSIVE DEPRESSIVES THAT SERIOUSLY NEED TO RE-EVALUATE THEIR LIVES!!!! WE ARE F3CK1N STAYING IN THE PREM FOR F3CK SAKES!!!!! TAKE YA DOOM AND GLOOM SAD LONELY LIVES AND P155 OFF AND WATCH BURY OR WREXHAM FOR A SEASON THEN COME BACK AND TELL ME ITS THAT BAD BEIN A WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! WE ARE STAYIN UP WE ARE STAYIN UP!!!!
jet bolton, bolton uk says...
3:20pm Sun 4 May 08
thank you mr megson you turned it round for us come on bolton
Northern Star, Canada says...
3:27pm Sun 4 May 08
L.O.L. We only managed to keep top flight soccer,but it feels like we just won the title. Well done 'u' whites,it may not have been pritty,and at times members of the team showed a lack of focus for such a big game. But we won WOO HOO.
Is it not time to welcome and accept Gary Meggers,and keep the jury out(for now)on Mr Gartside. We know we have cash to spend(and lots too) lets see what funds are invested back into the club,and if his P.R.team can attract the quality players we need.This off season its Gartside's job to bring the pride,respect and leavel of soccer this proud club demands.In truth the board made some very poor choices this season(which come very close to costing us),but at least they had the courage to try and fix things early on.So Mr Gartside and his board know what they have to do.First and formost fix the mistakes of this season.The players we sign must be 100% commited to the club,and not let go for a price.A contract is a contract.If it is in the intrest of the club(1st)the player plays well or he plays in the second team till a commited return to form or till the end of the season,not just allowed to leave coz he thinks he has become bigger than the club.
Gary Megson,(Hmm) well I for one must eat a little crow today.It was allways gonna be hard for him to come into a situation with a team he did not know and players who had lost there motivation and comitment.But for his lack of understanding of the club,and disrespect for the fans one Euro cup night(we worked so hard for many seasons before to get to leavel)and coming up with the excuse of an important prem game, that completly backfired.He lost a lot of respect that night,and a "iam sorry" or a "i was wrong", to the fans would have gone a long way.But on whole he did his job and a little more too.We had to stay in the prem,we did.We had to add quality,and we did Stienson,Cahill,Tayl
or.He had to find the passion and commitment we lost(the last 4 games as shown that was not lacking).To turn a team around from the mess we was in 4 weeks ago tells me Megson with the right additions and better handeling of the youth fringe players may yet become a legend at ower beloved club.
Congrats to the team,manager and board on a shaky but exciting season,ending the right way.
SHOPPING LIST:
Quality forward:
Back up Quality forward:
Inventive Midfielder:
'O' Quality forward:
Back up keeper:
Quality forward please:
Two defenders:
Did I say a Quality forward:
Keeping a close watch on developments.
A very happy fan.
GO OUT IN STILE,BEAT CHELSEA NEXT WEEK.
Who iam i kidding L.O.L.(See Ya Next Season)The wife will let me keep santana sports now.
Is it not time to welcome and accept Gary Meggers,and keep the jury out(for now)on Mr Gartside. We know we have cash to spend(and lots too) lets see what funds are invested back into the club,and if his P.R.team can attract the quality players we need.This off season its Gartside's job to bring the pride,respect and leavel of soccer this proud club demands.In truth the board made some very poor choices this season(which come very close to costing us),but at least they had the courage to try and fix things early on.So Mr Gartside and his board know what they have to do.First and formost fix the mistakes of this season.The players we sign must be 100% commited to the club,and not let go for a price.A contract is a contract.If it is in the intrest of the club(1st)the player plays well or he plays in the second team till a commited return to form or till the end of the season,not just allowed to leave coz he thinks he has become bigger than the club.
Gary Megson,(Hmm) well I for one must eat a little crow today.It was allways gonna be hard for him to come into a situation with a team he did not know and players who had lost there motivation and comitment.But for his lack of understanding of the club,and disrespect for the fans one Euro cup night(we worked so hard for many seasons before to get to leavel)and coming up with the excuse of an important prem game, that completly backfired.He lost a lot of respect that night,and a "iam sorry" or a "i was wrong", to the fans would have gone a long way.But on whole he did his job and a little more too.We had to stay in the prem,we did.We had to add quality,and we did Stienson,Cahill,Tayl
or.He had to find the passion and commitment we lost(the last 4 games as shown that was not lacking).To turn a team around from the mess we was in 4 weeks ago tells me Megson with the right additions and better handeling of the youth fringe players may yet become a legend at ower beloved club.
Congrats to the team,manager and board on a shaky but exciting season,ending the right way.
SHOPPING LIST:
Quality forward:
Back up Quality forward:
Inventive Midfielder:
'O' Quality forward:
Back up keeper:
Quality forward please:
Two defenders:
Did I say a Quality forward:
Keeping a close watch on developments.
A very happy fan.
GO OUT IN STILE,BEAT CHELSEA NEXT WEEK.
Who iam i kidding L.O.L.(See Ya Next Season)The wife will let me keep santana sports now.
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
3:35pm Sun 4 May 08
BWFC - TIL - I - DIE wrote:who do u reckon? i havent seen much of muamba
i think we could do better than that ad_bwfc, Essex ... i'd also keep jloydd.... liking this link with brums muamba.... cracking midfielder!!!
Bolton Blogger, Bolt says...
3:36pm Sun 4 May 08
WE ARE NOT YET 100% SAFE - do not forget that!!
One game to go and IF it all goes wrong what will the praisers (made up word I know!) on here do?
I am still being cautious until the final whistle in the final game next Sunday!
One game to go and IF it all goes wrong what will the praisers (made up word I know!) on here do?
I am still being cautious until the final whistle in the final game next Sunday!
Trotter, Bolton says...
3:37pm Sun 4 May 08
Aston Villa 4 Bolton 0 ........ I did think then that we were relegated with NO chance of staying up, so we must throw some credit Megson's way, the lad has taken a lot of stick and you have to view the fact that he is on a £1m bonus for staying up, that shows you why he played under strengthed teams in the UEFA matches so he is happy and I am happy now he has succeded and also having his star striker taken away from him then that alone speaks volumes for his role in this topsy turvy season, my conclusion though is that a more higher profile manager and a different Chairman would suit Bolton Wanderers, Diouffy is not over doing his stay and for me he is doing what is right for himself and for ourselves which he is going off his own bat, just wish Gartside would be just as tactful.
Keep the Faith
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Keep the Faith
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matty_c, Bolton says...
3:39pm Sun 4 May 08
my opinion after looking at our team the outs including out of contacts will be:
Jussi
Diouf
Alonso
Rasiak
Braaten
Stelios
Campo
Andranik
Helguson
The players i reckon we need would be:
1 good striker eg lita or maybe roberts
1 right mid eg gera
1 battling midfielder eg bullard
2 technical midfielders eg guthrie and someone else
1 good defender to cover injury to cahill or obrien
1 left back- see above but for gardner or samuel
the main thing though is to replace the players leaving with better players and then sign players to add to our squad depth
Jussi
Diouf
Alonso
Rasiak
Braaten
Stelios
Campo
Andranik
Helguson
The players i reckon we need would be:
1 good striker eg lita or maybe roberts
1 right mid eg gera
1 battling midfielder eg bullard
2 technical midfielders eg guthrie and someone else
1 good defender to cover injury to cahill or obrien
1 left back- see above but for gardner or samuel
the main thing though is to replace the players leaving with better players and then sign players to add to our squad depth
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
3:40pm Sun 4 May 08
the only team we have to watch out for in reading isnt it? if they beat derby 5 or 6 nil and we loose to chelsea 6 nil, isnt that the only way we can go down ?
Trotter, Bolton says...
3:45pm Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:There is a turn around of 11 goals - more chance of me winning the lottery matey, it will never happen.
the only team we have to watch out for in reading isnt it? if they beat derby 5 or 6 nil and we loose to chelsea 6 nil, isnt that the only way we can go down ?
Keep the Faith
Trotter, Bolton says...
3:45pm Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:There is a turn around of 11 goals - more chance of me winning the lottery matey, it will never happen.
the only team we have to watch out for in reading isnt it? if they beat derby 5 or 6 nil and we loose to chelsea 6 nil, isnt that the only way we can go down ?
Keep the Faith
andy_surrey, Living in a dream world says...
4:22pm Sun 4 May 08
What a brilliant day yesterday, well done to the lads for preserving our Premier League status!!
Now for my moan, but its not against the management, the players or the BN. Its against countless fellow Bolton fans who use these forums. What was I called for trying to stay positive?? I think it was an idiot, clueless, a moron, out of touch with reality, living in a dream world. I could go on, but whats the point?! WEVE STAYED UP, I always thought we could do it with a lot of hard work, and I actually had some self belief in my team. Unlike some of the moaning, miserable, bitter and twisted people who say they love the club. And as Ive seen, there are still people complaining. You need to take a long hard look at yourselves and work out what you really want? I genuinely think some of you wanted us to go down so you could carry on your war against Gartside and Megson. I still hate the 2 of them, but I knew what mattered.
So anybody big enough to apologise to me and those fans who dared to have some belief???? I bet there wont be a single one of you.
Now for my moan, but its not against the management, the players or the BN. Its against countless fellow Bolton fans who use these forums. What was I called for trying to stay positive?? I think it was an idiot, clueless, a moron, out of touch with reality, living in a dream world. I could go on, but whats the point?! WEVE STAYED UP, I always thought we could do it with a lot of hard work, and I actually had some self belief in my team. Unlike some of the moaning, miserable, bitter and twisted people who say they love the club. And as Ive seen, there are still people complaining. You need to take a long hard look at yourselves and work out what you really want? I genuinely think some of you wanted us to go down so you could carry on your war against Gartside and Megson. I still hate the 2 of them, but I knew what mattered.
So anybody big enough to apologise to me and those fans who dared to have some belief???? I bet there wont be a single one of you.
finlaymcdanger, new york says...
4:34pm Sun 4 May 08
Just want to say well done and thank you Gary Megson and the squad. I've been a miserable Wanderer this season but it looks like you've avoided me hitting rock bottom.
I'll be expecting much better things next season so get to work now, you have a hell of a lot of work to do!
I'll be expecting much better things next season so get to work now, you have a hell of a lot of work to do!
nd, horwich says...
4:48pm Sun 4 May 08
what happened to the players doing a lap of the pitch after the game. there was only diouf who made any effort to thank the fans.
Embankment Bob, Bolton says...
4:53pm Sun 4 May 08
Andy, you are living in a dream world. I saw plenty posts on here in the past few months, but hardly any against the team. Numerous people wrote criticising Gartside and Megson, but so what? Do they not have a right to?
Lisbon fiasco, the sale of Anelka, losing twice against 10 men, negative formations and bench, consistent use of Cohen and Rasiak. Oh sure, we have a lot to apologise for. Big deal, a top 8 side just scraped survival and pretty much of the same next season. You must be very easily pleased, Andy.
Lisbon fiasco, the sale of Anelka, losing twice against 10 men, negative formations and bench, consistent use of Cohen and Rasiak. Oh sure, we have a lot to apologise for. Big deal, a top 8 side just scraped survival and pretty much of the same next season. You must be very easily pleased, Andy.
andy_surrey, Woking says...
5:20pm Sun 4 May 08
Embankment Bob wrote:I don't actually think you read my post properly, as I was complaining about those 'fans' who slated me and others for having some belief. There are Bolton fans (and you must be in a dream world if you think this isn't true), who aren't happy unless they are complaining about something or somebody.
Andy, you are living in a dream world. I saw plenty posts on here in the past few months, but hardly any against the team. Numerous people wrote criticising Gartside and Megson, but so what? Do they not have a right to? Lisbon fiasco, the sale of Anelka, losing twice against 10 men, negative formations and bench, consistent use of Cohen and Rasiak. Oh sure, we have a lot to apologise for. Big deal, a top 8 side just scraped survival and pretty much of the same next season. You must be very easily pleased, Andy.
I'm not pleased with the OVERALL outcome of the season, there have been a lot of crap signings, some ridiculous decisions by the board and the management, but when we looked dead and buried a month ago, and have now stayed up, yes I am pleased. Is that such a crime???
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
5:29pm Sun 4 May 08
andy are u happy enough with giving vaz te a go at chelsea?
parishner, bolton says...
5:33pm Sun 4 May 08
nick wrote:allardyce,chose to take a savatical,my arse anelka has never stayed anywere,arsenal,live
Well done Wanderers, Megson and Gartside. Can't believe the pillo**s on here are still being negative! A job done is a job done, end of. As for Allardyce, 'are you watching' big head, big mouth!?!? From the mess you left us in, we are still in there despite your ashamed style of football and destroying the backroom. Next season could will be fine.
rpool,city, bolton,he is a money machine,hence big pockets caught him in his wheel,disco dancer,diouf he is looking for more dosh,loyalty,)o,peop
le seem ,to forget praise him for what,no one wanted this spitting,striker and he has scored a goal thats what he,has been payed for HELLO! this season he has done,jack **** has for nolan touted by,big pockets has england material,lol,jussi now been avoiding the thought of less money,these are sams players,who are responsible for,the battle with survival,not megson,little sam,and its been said today on sky,you carnt keep changing the manager,the wages these players are on,is more than enough to motivate them,fancy 50 grand range rovers,they cant concentrate,on three passes together,NICKS ARTICLE THIS SEASONS NOW HISTORY,ALLARDYCE DIDNT GET TO INFLATE HIS EGO,AND SHOUT THE,ODDS AND I AWAIT HIS NEXT JOB,BE WARNED HE HAS **** ON EVREY CLUB ,HE HAS BEEN.........FACT ASK NOTTS COUNTY
andy_surrey, Woking says...
5:33pm Sun 4 May 08
ad_bwfc wrote:I am now, yes!
andy are u happy enough with giving vaz te a go at chelsea?
I hope falling off your chair in shock at me saying yes didn't hurt too much :-)
trottersforever, bolton says...
5:36pm Sun 4 May 08
12 clean sheets for us can give us some hope for next season. thats 7th best record in the lge..and just 2 behind ars. and better than man city, villa, bl'burn, newc, spurs etc.
just need a decent striker or 2 and a diouf replacement. if u look at sammy lee's record..10 games just 1 cl sheet..so megsons 27 games got the other 11. if u exclude the dodgy run, thats virtually 1 in 2. i certainly was'nt a megson fan when he was appointed and cert not during his dodgy run, but if the players are happy with him, i'm certainly happy for him to get a crack next yr. he is human ( i think! ), and can only gain in confid himself from actually keeping a team up for 1st time ever, and at least new players can beleive in him for that too.
just need a decent striker or 2 and a diouf replacement. if u look at sammy lee's record..10 games just 1 cl sheet..so megsons 27 games got the other 11. if u exclude the dodgy run, thats virtually 1 in 2. i certainly was'nt a megson fan when he was appointed and cert not during his dodgy run, but if the players are happy with him, i'm certainly happy for him to get a crack next yr. he is human ( i think! ), and can only gain in confid himself from actually keeping a team up for 1st time ever, and at least new players can beleive in him for that too.
ad_bwfc, Essex says...
5:38pm Sun 4 May 08
andy_surrey wrote:well i never u must be happy! hurt a little
ad_bwfc wrote: andy are u happy enough with giving vaz te a go at chelsea?I am now, yes! I hope falling off your chair in shock at me saying yes didn't hurt too much :-)
dont see the point in sticking rasiak on the bench as surely we cant be signing him. (please?) so maybe give a couple our younger lads a chance to prove what they can do. we must start with a strong line up as someone said we dont want to blow it now!
bibendum, Rotherham says...
5:39pm Sun 4 May 08
andy_surrey wrote:Andy, I was exactly one of those fans who had written the club off and I am glad to say I was wrong and you were right. It doesn't change the fact however that the survival is in no way down to Megson whose tactics and team selections have been atrocious. A huge amount of luck and the sheer commitment of the players, including Steinsson, O'Brien and Cahill to be fair, are what kept us up in spite of Megson not because of him.
What a brilliant day yesterday, well done to the lads for preserving our Premier League status!! Now for my moan, but its not against the management, the players or the BN. Its against countless fellow Bolton fans who use these forums. What was I called for trying to stay positive?? I think it was an idiot, clueless, a moron, out of touch with reality, living in a dream world. I could go on, but whats the point?! WEVE STAYED UP, I always thought we could do it with a lot of hard work, and I actually had some self belief in my team. Unlike some of the moaning, miserable, bitter and twisted people who say they love the club. And as Ive seen, there are still people complaining. You need to take a long hard look at yourselves and work out what you really want? I genuinely think some of you wanted us to go down so you could carry on your war against Gartside and Megson. I still hate the 2 of them, but I knew what mattered. So anybody big enough to apologise to me and those fans who dared to have some belief???? I bet there wont be a single one of you.
Does anyone seriously think he has the charisma, nouse or capability to sign quality players such as those we have enjoyed in recent years? Quality starts at the top and if Gartside had any vision at all he'd start by recruiting a top class manager first.
Then you will have the next step up and only then. Look at the number of "negative" posts on here regarding the clubs management and you will see they are from deeply committed and loyal Wanderers fans who want the very best for this club.
We certainly don't need "told you so's" from undoubtedly loyal individuals like you Andy but with respect it's time to face facts and not be swayed by short term feelings of relief we just stayed up.
With the players at his disposal we never needed to be in this position at all and it is entirely of Megson's making so no I won't actually apologise for making my "we're down" statements because even the most ardent Bolton fan must accept we have huge amounts of luck and the players to thank for results over the last few weeks and certainly not Megson.
Still Megson and Garside out for me I'm afraid.
lever ender, ireland says...
7:21pm Sat 3 May 08