Bolton vs Chelsea

[Lofthouse Lower]

Stu Holdz has to start........

[boltonboris]

Stu Holdz has to start........

Even if he only lasts an hour!! That hour would be better than anybody could offer

[Prufrock]

I'm sure he didn't even slip. Was just a shit penalty. He saw he'd fecked it up so fell over. But yeah. Guaranteed handball not given, and at least two ludicrous dives for freekicks form them lot, and that's only if Drogba doesn't play! John Terry rule is similar to the Bobby Zamora (long ball forward, catches it on his forearms, then drops it to the floor, play on) rule.

[Prufrock]

Depends on how strong his knee is. If there is any indication at all his knee isn't fully right then fook that, coz we'll get bummed wither way. If his knee is fine and he just needs game time, then hell yeah. Might at least give the crowd something to cheer for for a bit.

[thebish]

Depends on how strong his knee is. If there is any indication at all his knee isn't fully right then fook that, coz we'll get bummed wither way. If his knee is fine and he just needs game time, then hell yeah. Might at least give the crowd something to cheer for for a bit.

he did play the full 90 against Villa, didn't he - or did I dream that?

[Prufrock]

I think so, but those games are deemed far less intensive. I assume there are still doubts on his fitness otherwise I can't see why he wasn't on the bench against Arsenal. Whether they are core fitness issues, or wear and tear of the knee I don't know. If he is only fit to be used sparingly at the moment, I'd much rather save him for Wigan, even on their pitch!

[boltonboris]

I think so, but those games are deemed far less intensive. I assume there are still doubts on his fitness otherwise I can't see why he wasn't on the bench against Arsenal. Whether they are core fitness issues, or wear and tear of the knee I don't know. If he is only fit to be used sparingly at the moment, I'd much rather save him for Wigan, even on their pitch!

He was probably knackered from the midweek match

[Lofthouse Lower]

I seem to recall the manager echoing that very sentiment

[Prufrock]

Would make sense. Just pointing out if there are other issues I'd rather him saved for the not going to necessarily get dicked games.

Otherwise, get him in!

[Lord Kangana]

Run out as sub if we're not being batterd. We're on a hiding to nothing in this game, its not worth him risking niggly injuries by rushing his comeback. Its far more important to give him the chance to be fully fit for a longer run of ultimately more winnable games.

[boltonboris]

I think Pru has a point with regards to leaving him for Wigan.

Firstly, we're on a hiding to nothing in the Chelsea game.

Secondly, If he were to make his comeback in the league in a derby, that could give everybody a massive lift. Fans AND players.. Plus it's arguably a bigger match. 3500 behind the goals at the DW all celebrating a Holden winner?? Yes please!!

[thebish]

I can see the benefit either way...

you could certainly argue that a run-out against chelsea would add to his match fitness - thus making him more effective for the game against Wiggin... (unless he got crocked, of course!)

[BWFC_Insane]

There are two weeks between Chelsea and Wigan games. If he doesn't play against Chelsea, then he'd need a run out before Wigan. Might as well give him that against Chelsea than in the reserves. That is of course if he's fit!

[Lofthouse Lower]

I think Pru has a point with regards to leaving him for Wigan.

Firstly, we're on a hiding to nothing in the Chelsea game.

Secondly, If he were to make his comeback in the league in a derby, that could give everybody a massive lift. Fans AND players.. Plus it's arguably a bigger match. 3500 behind the goals at the DW all celebrating a Holden winner?? Yes please!!

Home end?

[lovethesmellofnapalm]

are there more points on offer for Wigan AWAY than Chelsea HOME?
fckin defeatism
if he's fit he plays - full stop.

you get match sharpness (not the same as fitness btw) by playing meaningful matches and a 75-85% Holden is better than owt else we have available.

[thebish]

peckers up, everyone...

Paul Robinson says that the weekend disappointment at the Emirates Stadium will spur the team on even more when they take to the field against Chelsea.

[Lofthouse Lower]

Why, is he not playing?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

At Arsenal, nobody attempted more tackles than Robbo, nobody made more interceptions and nobody made more blocks

Conclusion? Play nobody (weary smile)

[Lofthouse Lower]

0-3

[Lord Kangana]

Ahh, but does attempting more tackles equal any level of success?

I mean, I attempt more goals in my head whilst watching the Wanderers....