FA Cup fourth round replay: Wigan v Bolton

[William the White]

this was a weird game.

We deserved the win, clearly. Their defending was comic, midfield kamikaze and their attack impotent.

However we need to learn to finish our chances. Klasnic should have had two, Muamba one and if Petrov could stay onside for once Elmander should have had one.

Can't be too pessimistic though. Wheater was excellent at the back and Bogdan only had one save to make IIRC. CYL was boss as usual, and Mavies was good forward and back. Hope Ricketts is ok.

Oh, and one final word. Wigan fans...LOL. This is the first time I've been to a game where I actually thought the away fans outnumbered the home fans. And having not see the attendance figures yet it could quite possibly be true.

Are you doing the report, Verbal?

[Verbal]

Oh, and one final word. Wigan fans...LOL. This is the first time I've been to a game where I actually thought the away fans outnumbered the home fans. And having not see the attendance figures yet it could quite possibly be true.

The crowd was 7,500 and I'll even revise my own earlier estimations after chatting to a couple of pals and say the split was 50:50

Seriously, I wish I had a camera...one stand shut, and the other two barely half full. Our end seemed pretty much full, but I'll admit that I hadn't the best view of our crowd.

[Verbal]

this was a weird game.

We deserved the win, clearly. Their defending was comic, midfield kamikaze and their attack impotent.

However we need to learn to finish our chances. Klasnic should have had two, Muamba one and if Petrov could stay onside for once Elmander should have had one.

Can't be too pessimistic though. Wheater was excellent at the back and Bogdan only had one save to make IIRC. CYL was boss as usual, and Mavies was good forward and back. Hope Ricketts is ok.

Oh, and one final word. Wigan fans...LOL. This is the first time I've been to a game where I actually thought the away fans outnumbered the home fans. And having not see the attendance figures yet it could quite possibly be true.

Are you doing the report, Verbal?

Who made you ratbert?

Yeah I will...but not tonight...too many ales obscuring the mind.

[Odelay]

Apparently Ricketts might have a ruptured achilles.

[truewhite15]

Good win, but disappointed to hear about Ricketts's injury. If that's the price we had to pay for a 5th round tie, was it worth it??

Hopefully Steinsson will come back in form, if not it'll be Robbo at RB and Alonso LB...I think...

[chaddy_bwfc]

Gutted to hear about Ricketts. I hope Steinsson can stay fit to play. I take it Alonso played RB tonight? Do you reckon he'll be good enough to play there?

I've been trying to find the highlights/Klasnic's goal from tonight but it is nowhere on the internet yet, if anyone finds it can they post it please

[Verbal]

Looks like he's out for a bit

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 400135.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

boo

[truewhite15]

Gutted to hear about Ricketts. I hope Steinsson can stay fit to play. I take it Alonso played RB tonight? Do you reckon he'll be good enough to play there?

I've been trying to find the highlights/Klasnic's goal from tonight but it is nowhere on the internet yet, if anyone finds it can they post it please

Aye, seconded on the shout for highlights...

[Verbal]

Gutted to hear about Ricketts. I hope Steinsson can stay fit to play. I take it Alonso played RB tonight? Do you reckon he'll be good enough to play there?

Nah, Robbo went to right back and Alonso played LB...apart from a some lazy play which let their winger get behind him as soon as he came on, he looked alright.

[Verbal]

Well I'm not f*cking surprised

Owen Coyle has moved to praise the Bolton Wanderers fans at the DW Stadium, saying that their backing made the tie 'feel like a home game'.

Over 2,500 supporters made the short journey from Bolton and they helped to ensure Wanderers progressed to the last-16 of the FA Cup.

Coyle said: "At times it felt like a home game. Our fans sang and gave superb backing throughout the full 90 minutes.

"With the tie coming so quickly after Sunday's win against Everton, it was pleasing that we brought so many supporters for the derby.

"You can see how much it meant to the players in that every single one went over to the fans at the end to show their appreciation.

"We'll now make sure that the players have some time to recover for the trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday. We know that a place in the quarter-finals awaits the winner and that is something that we want to achieve.

"I've always said a good cup run can go hand-in-hand with good league form. We are looking forward to Sunday and hopefully we will have the backing of the Wanderers on the road again."

Source: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1 ... 47,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Salford Trotter]

i forgot to mention that the state of the pitch didnt help, it is a disgrace that a PL/FAC game can be allowed to play on that. I bet they're forced to relay it soon

[jimbo]

i forgot to mention that the state of the pitch didnt help, it is a disgrace that a PL/FAC game can be allowed to play on that. I bet they're forced to relay it soon

On the contrary. They'll be kicking off the rugby next week instead to churn it up further.

[seanworth]

Nice to get a win and now looking forward to taking down Fullham.

[Gooner Girl]

Well done - through to the next round... Remind me who you have now?

Just checked - Fulham. Good luck they're playing quite well at the moment but then so are you lot. Should be a close game. Hope you win.

[ratbert]

this was a weird game.

We deserved the win, clearly. Their defending was comic, midfield kamikaze and their attack impotent.

However we need to learn to finish our chances. Klasnic should have had two, Muamba one and if Petrov could stay onside for once Elmander should have had one.

Can't be too pessimistic though. Wheater was excellent at the back and Bogdan only had one save to make IIRC. CYL was boss as usual, and Mavies was good forward and back. Hope Ricketts is ok.

Oh, and one final word. Wigan fans...LOL. This is the first time I've been to a game where I actually thought the away fans outnumbered the home fans. And having not see the attendance figures yet it could quite possibly be true.

Are you doing the report, Verbal?

Who made you ratbert?

Yeah I will...but not tonight...too many ales obscuring the mind.

I'm Ratbert - the one and only.

Have just had a report from the Lord of Kangana. So nurse that hangover, Verbs.

[wonka]

Gutted to hear about Ricketts. I hope Steinsson can stay fit to play. I take it Alonso played RB tonight? Do you reckon he'll be good enough to play there?

How about playing Matty Taylor at RB? He's a left-back by trade, but has been played on the right-wing quite a few times. Surely he's the best qualified to play there in the absence of a recognised RB....

[ratbert]

http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/bolton/the-other-cup-game" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here it is

[Latham8wfc]

Christ i'm hungover.......

I am very happy!!!! thought everything from Bolton last night was fantastic, the fans, the players and Mr Coyle's team selection and tactics. I am a big believer that confidence at the top level is one of the most important attributes a player can have, and after two victories with two clean sheets we are back playing the same confident football we were earlier in the season.

Bring on Fulham!!!!

[bobo the clown]

Apparently Ricketts might have a ruptured achilles.

If it is and it's the real deal then it's a horrendous injury. He'll be lucky to get back before 2011 ends.

One function of the achilles is to support the calf muscle. If it severs the calf muscle simply flops down like a blancmange onto your ankle. I saw it once & initially had no idea what had happened to the guy. Then a team-mate who was a medic explained as he was being carried off. I could have up-chucked.

It's to be hoped that it's a contained rupture rather than the full deal..

[Lord Kangana]

I did my achilles 20 years ago as part of a very nasty and complicated ankle injury.

I realise I'm not a fully trained athlete with high class medical facilities to hand. But my leg has never been the same since, and occasionally gives me gip. I wish him luck and hope it isn't too serious.