Will we open up to the Hove's fitness? Brighton 26/9

[Prufrock]

0-0 all over it. I have no idea what the thread title is about??!

Think religious knock-doors.

F*ck me. I like a shit pun as much as the next man but lord above.

[Worthy4England]

0-0 all over it. I have no idea what the thread title is about??!

Think religious knock-doors.

F*ck me. I like a shit pun as much as the next man but lord above.

You'd have to like a shit pun at some sort of Olympic standard, to even begin to contemplate that one...

[Enoch]

Pedestrian.

At best

[Bruce Rioja]

0-0 all over it. I have no idea what the thread title is about??!

Think religious knock-doors.

F*ck me. I like a shit pun as much as the next man but lord above.

I feared that that's what it was. Absolute shite, Waller. You're sacked.

[Andy Waller]

0-0 all over it. I have no idea what the thread title is about??!

Think religious knock-doors.

F*ck me. I like a shit pun as much as the next man but lord above.

I feared that that's what it was. Absolute shite, Waller. You're sacked.

Sorry, I should have gone with the "vague literary quote that isn't necessarily relevant but I want to show off to people that I read a book once" option.

(How do I go about changing it if people are sulking?)

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Lennon's pre-match presser, https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status ... 7328969728 et passim

The disaster is one that is not really touched on much in football, but it means a lot to the people of Bolton and to the club. It is probably the darkest hour in the club's history and it needs to be remembered. This shirt is a good way of doing that.

Last week is a setback as we were making progress. It is now a test of character to fight back, especially against Brighton. Away from home we've struggled for some reason. That is something we are all studying and we want to find a way to change that.

Dorian Dervite won't be fit for another week or two but David Wheater is fit and he'll come back into contention.

Max Clayton will also be in the squad. He's played in a few games behind closed doors and looks ready.

Emile Heskey's injury isn't as bad as first thought. He might not be ready for the weekend but he'll be back training next week.

Darren Pratley has played one competitive game since January. He's been a loss. The injury is worse than we first thought. He's back on the grass now though. He needs games and won't be too far off. The sooner we can get him back the better.

Gary Madine is working hard in training. He's a good player but is lacking a bit of confidence. He has our full support.

[Tails07]

With Derik suspended & Dervite out, we are short on centre backs again so Wheater coming back is certainly good news if he's fit enough goes straight into the starting 11.

The BN has an article on this - http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... rers_boss/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Looks like Lennon doesn't have much faith with the younger centre backs, if he is happy to play a vomiting Prince ahead of them.

[General Mannerheim]

Isn't the new pisartist gonna be available too?

New striker ain't happening is it. Madine back up front. Davies in the clough role. Vela or spearing added to the middle.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

With Derik suspended & Dervite out, we are short on centre backs again so Wheater coming back is certainly good news if he's fit enough goes straight into the starting 11.

The BN has an article on this - http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wa ... rers_boss/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Looks like Lennon doesn't have much faith with the younger centre backs, if he is happy to play a vomiting Prince ahead of them.

Bit harsh on NL, he's had a good look at Finney and Taylor. Report says he asked and Prince said he was fit to carry on, so...

[NiceHotCuppaTea]

I bring videos!

[thebish]

Feeling rather pessimistic about this one. They're top of the league and in pretty decent form (although weren't they roughly in our position 12 months ago, a few places above the relegation area?). Only consolation would be that they seem to concede the odd goal here and there, but given that our strikers can't hit a barn door at the moment I reckon that we'll lose or scrape a draw at best.

2-0 them, 1-1 if we perform well.
a lot more if we don't!

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[TonyDomingos]

These match threads are getting dreary; even the opportunity for a good pun is being passed up. Next season, I'll start a single thread "The Next Match" to cover all 46 league games and the 2 cup games.

EDIT: 3 cup games (we'll have the Johnstone's too).

[BWFC_Insane]

Feeling rather pessimistic about this one. They're top of the league and in pretty decent form (although weren't they roughly in our position 12 months ago, a few places above the relegation area?). Only consolation would be that they seem to concede the odd goal here and there, but given that our strikers can't hit a barn door at the moment I reckon that we'll lose or scrape a draw at best.

2-0 them, 1-1 if we perform well.
a lot more if we don't!

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A man can dream can't he? I was (gladly) wrong about Wolves with a similar prediction. I haven't watched any of the Brighton games but from the reports I've read they don't seem to be...convincing? Good statistics against Rotherham and Ipswich, but the others seem quite balanced and rather narrow wins. Even against Blackburn they dominated possession, but actual chances were balanced. Admittedly Hemed and LuaLua are worrying me, both seem to be on a good scoring run.

Besides, can you not call on that sky fella of yours to help us out?

This isn't a division where you can dominate lots of games. It is coming out the right side of fine margins more often than not.

The best teams will probably sneak a load of wins rather than dominating and winning 3-0 every other week.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Sorry to disagree. There are obvious teams who will be fighting out the top instant promotion places (we ain't in them).
There are teams who more than likely be mid table teams...
And there are a few which are spot on certain to drop like a man measured up to hang.
We are perilously close to the dividing line betwixt category 2 and 3.

[thebish]

Sorry to disagree. There are obvious teams who will be fighting out the top instant promotion places (we ain't in them).
There are teams who more than likely be mid table teams...
And there are a few which are spot on certain to drop like a man measured up to hang.
We are perilously close to the dividing line betwixt category 2 and 3.

Lenny said this season's target is top 10... (just sayin!)

[BWFC_Insane]

Sorry to disagree. There are obvious teams who will be fighting out the top instant promotion places (we ain't in them).
There are teams who more than likely be mid table teams...
And there are a few which are spot on certain to drop like a man measured up to hang.
We are perilously close to the dividing line betwixt category 2 and 3.

There are some teams with better players than others or stronger squads sure. But there isn't a lot between most teams. Games can be very tight and hinge on one or two chances.

[thebish]

Sorry to disagree. There are obvious teams who will be fighting out the top instant promotion places (we ain't in them).
There are teams who more than likely be mid table teams...
And there are a few which are spot on certain to drop like a man measured up to hang.
We are perilously close to the dividing line betwixt category 2 and 3.

There are some teams with better players than others or stronger squads sure. But there isn't a lot between most teams. Games can be very tight and hinge on one or two chances.

in our early games we had dozens of chances - but never found that hinge!!

[TANGODANCER]

Could one of our technically gifted members not fit "Orpheous in the underworld" (Can-can) music to the bit here they're stepping over the hurdles. Made for it.

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[thebish]

here you go! watch it while you can before youtube have an antsy fit about music copyright...

[TANGODANCER]

^^ Brilliant bish...