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by Athertonian
Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

Indeed. A difficult decision has to be made. No matter what the outcome, someone will be more upset than the other. We all know Covid isn't going away quickly. If anymore Countries decide to call it a day, the more pressure on the PL to follow suit. One thing for sure, we know life isn't going to be...
by Athertonian
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

If the season does continue there's going to be claims galore, especially if any of the players come down with Covid. Resume or declare the season void will cause problems either way. Money at all cost regardless of safety.
The final decision should come from the PM not the PL.
by Athertonian
Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

Looks like the French have cancelled their season yet, the Premier league seems hell bent on completing theirs. There is such little time to complete all those games plus, players will be out of contract. The best the Prem and EFL can do is declare this season void. There will be disappointments amo...
by Athertonian
Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

6 June mooted as a possible date for the season to resume. Completing the outstanding games, including the play-offs (spoiler: we miss out), within 56 days takes us to 31 July. My personal opinion is this season will resume with just the play offs and the current positions being accepted as final. ...
by Athertonian
Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

The longer this virus lingers the longer football will remain absent. There are many clubs treading water and worried for their survival in these current climes. Who will be the first club to announce they're experiencing financial problems. There are too many clubs relying on the money from TV righ...
by Athertonian
Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

I have no doubt this season is over and will probably struggle to begin a new one in August. I read earlier that amateur leagues have been called void which gives my home Town club Atherton colls another chance at the Northern prem. As yet, nothing has been mentioned whether the Premier League or th...
by Athertonian
Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Music Bolton have run out to
Replies: 14
Views: 5129

Re: Music Bolton have run out to

Sirius- Alan Parsons project.
by Athertonian
Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: COVID-19/20 season
Replies: 161
Views: 42728

Re: COVID-19/20 season

If anyone believes the season to begin again in August should give this a bit more thought. I can't see this virus disappearing in time for a new season, It could take over a year for this to clear and safe for folk to mix again. Life as we knew it doesn't exist and wont for a while yet. I won't vis...
by Athertonian
Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: FV Recruitment Model
Replies: 175
Views: 33942

Re: FV Recruitment Model

This could be the end of the season as we know it. What happens should this be the case will be a headache for the PL & EFL. Some clubs will simply not survive. I firmly believe Uefa, Fifa and other footballing bodies could call an end to all competitions and declare them void. What will happen shou...
by Athertonian
Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: FV Recruitment Model
Replies: 175
Views: 33942

Re: FV Recruitment Model

That is a probable outcome, more so as these day's progress. Scary times.
by Athertonian
Thu Mar 12, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: FV Recruitment Model
Replies: 175
Views: 33942

Re: FV Recruitment Model

It's not looking good for sporting events with football seeming to will follow sooner than later. Will Bolton's game V Peterbrorough be played of postponed, or even played behind closed doors. What ever does happen at this stage in the season could be worry for the club once again. Do FV have the fi...
by Athertonian
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Brewer's Droop - Burton Albion (A), 7:45pm, Tuesday, 10/03/20
Replies: 44
Views: 12691

Re: Brewer's Droop - Burton Albion (A), 7:45pm, Tuesday, 10/03/20

A much better performance but, still can't score more than the opposition.
by Athertonian
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: The Keith Hill out thread
Replies: 184
Views: 44665

Re: The Keith Hill out thread

I can't bring myself listen to Hills pre/post match interviews any longer, the guy just waffles on and on. According to form he was pleased by that performance at Wimbledon. That says everything about this manager.
by Athertonian
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9
Replies: 99
Views: 26598

Re: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9

Can't score goals and don't even look like scoring. It's been a problem for years.
by Athertonian
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9
Replies: 99
Views: 26598

Re: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9

So I'm guessing the second half was as bad as the first. I doubt that FV will be impressed and hope for a reaction from them sooner than later. This is not good, and Bolton fans deserve better than this. I expect FV to make a management change sooner than later. Hill had failed in my opinion and he ...
by Athertonian
Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9
Replies: 99
Views: 26598

Re: Don the tin helmets and Plough on regardless, AFCW (A) 7/3/2020 3pm9

That first half was bloody terrible. That Bolton team has to be the worst I have ever witnessed, and believe me there have been many. I know I have shouted to keep Hill in for next season but I have many doubts. This crop of players would struggle big time in the bottom league. Before the (" we're l...
by Athertonian
Fri Mar 06, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Division Four, 2020-?
Replies: 63
Views: 13079

Re: Division Four, 2020-?

I remember last time we were in the bottom league and it wasn't an easy ride. It's going to take a highly skilled manager to gather a group of players supposedly good enough to get promotion. As much as I'd like a different manager to make that assault, it would appear Mr Hill will once again lead t...
by Athertonian
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Another fine mess Stanley (H) 29.2.2020 3pm KO
Replies: 51
Views: 13691

Re: Another fine mess Stanley (H) 29.2.2020 3pm KO

Athertonian wrote:
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:28 am
As much as some mention it was a better performance we still can't score goals. Not good enough regardless.
by Athertonian
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: Another fine mess Stanley (H) 29.2.2020 3pm KO
Replies: 51
Views: 13691

Re: Another fine mess Stanley (H) 29.2.2020 3pm KO

As much as some mention it was a better performance but we still can't score goals. Not good enough regardless.
by Athertonian
Wed Feb 26, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: The Trotters
Topic: More donkey lashing? Blackpool (A) 25.2.20 KO 7.45
Replies: 35
Views: 9809

Re: More donkey lashing? Blackpool (A) 25.2.20 KO 7.45

I watched it via I follow and thought afterwards what a waste of time. I didn't know whether to cry or laugh after they got the winner. Suppose I have become accustom to these type of performances over the past few years, not knowing where our next goal is coming from let alone a point. I fear for n...