Cahill vs Petrov

[TANGODANCER]

From the BBC: "Bulgaria's only attacking weapon was the wayward shooting of Martin Petrov."

That's my boy.

Shooting apart, he looked quite lively tonight . Hope he's got a bit left for next week.

[wonka]

Pleased as punch. First time in my lifetime a Bolton player has scored for England. Hopefully this will cement his place in the side.

Maybe now Wenger and Redknapp might accept that he's worth a bit more than their paltry offers.

[Lord Kangana]

Its interesting that we were a far better side under Sam (in terms of results, most certainly), yet our Englishmen nary got a sinff.

Coyle steps in and two of our players are capped.

Now, is this because of the perception of "how" we play the game now, as opposed to then, or are Cahill and Davies markedly better players then say Nolan and Davies were?

[BWFC_Insane]

Its interesting that we were a far better side under Sam (in terms of results, most certainly), yet our Englishmen nary got a sinff.

Coyle steps in and two of our players are capped.

Now, is this because of the perception of "how" we play the game now, as opposed to then, or are Cahill and Davies markedly better players then say Nolan and Davies were?

We didn't have a player anywhere near as good as Cahill then. And Kev to be fair has never really been what you'd call a natural international. He has been unlucky over the years though not to get a few more caps!

[Wandering Willy]

Gahill with a blindfold on is markedly better than Kolan ever was.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Gahill with a blindfold on is markedly better than Kolan ever was.

I'm not sure I agree. They had different roles and comparisons are difficult. Nolan was unlucky to play in Lumpard/StevieMe era. They were always picked, though as far as I can see they did very little in England's shirt.

[plymouth wanderer]

i would't go that far two different players

nolan at the height of his form was unlucky not to get capped for england

as already been mentioned it's probaby because it was in big sams era if owen coyle was manager i would argue he would of got capped

but we will never no

[officer_dibble]

Proud of gaz caz tonight

[Armchair Wanderer]

I've just seen the goal. There was huge pressure on him from the defender and the goalkeeper coming out. But he still manages to get a toe on it and somehow it goes in. It was a decent pass but there was still a lot to do!

On a side note I don't go to that many matches (see username) so when I do I tend to make a day of it and hang out in Horwich for a while. I'm sure all the players do this but when I'm walking past the hotel a few hours after the match it's generally GC I see in a suit signing autographs. I can't remember him saying anything negative in the media. Seems like a model pro, thoroughly decent chap and I'm very happy for him!

[adamworthy2002]

Cahill interview http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,12016_7145600,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

[plymouth wanderer]

Most CB would of headed that but not gaz brings it down and puts it away like a centre forward

[Riviman]

Last Wanderer to score for England was Ray Parry according to today's Bolton News:

"And it didn't take Cahill long to notch up another milestone, as he chested down Gareth Barry's clipped cross from a half-cleared corner before tapping it past the keeper to become the first Wanderers man since Ray Parry in November 1959 to score for his country."

[LiOC]

Most CB would of headed that but not gaz brings it down and puts it away like a centre forward

Exactly what I said; Gary tool his goal like a centre forward not a centre back.

Dead proud of the lad tonight, proper professional performance, showed exactly how much he's worth too.

hopefully this should set him up for the wales game and a blinder against manure!

[Jakerbeef]

According to journo Duncan Castles;

"Am told that Gary Cahill will NOT be available on a free next summer. Bolton have option to extend for 1 more season."

Sting in the tail. Take that ya bastids. See how far low-balling Bolton gets yer.

[CrazyHorse]

Cahill wont, Petrov probably will. therefore i am Bulgaria all the way!

Result!

[2399]

Cahill's Goal

[DJBlu]

Felt good to really cheer an England goal again.

[wonka]

It's fair to say that when Gazza returns next Wednesday he'll be absolutely euphoric, and when people are in that state of mind they tend to work their proverbials off, and work well.

So this should give the Bolton team quite a lift, which is great considering that Gazza was more than likely on a bit of a downer when the transfer window closed.

[TANGODANCER]

Read a couple of media reports today and they're all very Cahill positive. Nice to see one of our lads getting the praise for a change. Who were the groundsmen by the way, The Worzels?

[martin1877coywm]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf7xS-M6 ... ture=feedu

At 2:35 Petrov greets Cahill