Everton
Relegation fodder …
Monday, June 20th, 2011 | BWFC Goals, BWFC News, BWFC People, Premier League | 3 Comments
Would you buy a second hand car off these boys?
Aspirations have changed at Bolton since the dark days of Gary Megson. The arrival of Owen Coyle followed by our impressive start to the season had the more optimistic of us counting air miles and dusting off our Bulgarian phrase-books. Even when European qualification had passed us by – embarrassingly so in the cup – a top half finish was still on the cards right up to the end of the season.
Never mind. Coyle’s inherited Megson’s bunch of cloggers. Once he’s had the summer to make serious changes, we’ll be back to chasing Europe again. Surely relegation battles are a thing of the past? Aren’t they?
Maybe not. Our form after Christmas was relegation-standard, and the end of the season – five defeats on the bounce – was abysmal. It wouldn’t be the first time poor form at the end of one season has carried over to the next. Add to that our tough start to the season and it wouldn’t be a great surprise to see us rock-bottom after the first seven games. We’ll have easier runs to follow, but everything looks that bit tougher if you’re sat at the bottom and confidence may have taken a bit of a battering. › Continue reading
Why Coyle shouldn’t make another ‘sideways’ move
Monday, January 10th, 2011 | BWFC Goals, BWFC News, BWFC People, Bruce Rioch, Owen Coyle, Premier League, Sam Allardyce, Sammy Lee | 5 Comments
Before we get started, I want to make one thing clear; to all the bitter Burnley fans who may read this, I fully expect Coyle to accept the Liverpool job if, and that’s a big if at the time of writing, it is offered to him. That is the nature of football. We saw it with Rioch and Allardyce; you saw it with Coyle and.. erm… Coyle
That said, while I don’t for one second think that Coyle would turn down Liverpool, they are after all a massive club with huge tradition and a great history, that doesn’t mean that I don’t think he wouldn’t regret it six months down the line.
I’m sure we wouldn’t stand in Coyle’s way if Liverpool does make an approach. It would be a fruitless endeavour anyway. Once a player / manager / assistant manager / coach / groundsmen / tea lady etc have made up their mind that they wish to leave, the best thing the club can do is try to get the maximum amount for them.
king Kenny in high spirites on his return to Anfield, with a ermmm his assistants
That is why, if Liverpool do come calling, we’ll be powerless to keep Owen. I’m not naive; Coyle is an ambitious manager and his career aims will mean that he’ll outgrow Bolton, just as he outgrew Burnley.
I don’t expect him to stay at Bolton for his entire career and I’ve always been prepared for the fact that, if a big club came in for him, he would leave. The consolation in that logic was that, in order for a big club to come calling, Coyle had to be a success at Bolton.
He has; 7th in the league going into the new year, despite a little, and probably understandable considering the squad, wobble in form and results of late.
I have just been informed by my Dad that Roy Hodgson has been sacked by Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish has been appointed until the end of the season › Continue reading
Rooney “Close to Old Trafford Exit” – World Exclusive
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 | Alan Gowling, BWFC Goals, BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Gary Speed, Ian Walker, Nicolas Anelka, Owen Coyle, Peter Reid, Phil Brown, Phil Gartside, Sam Allardyce, Steve Wigley, Tony Kelly | 16 Comments
Warren Obb explores the rumours that others dare not !
due to journalistic integrity (and the fact it might not be him) we have blanked out the ugly mush in this pic
(we would like to express, these are not necessarily the views of bwfcforum or manny road)
Superstar Shrek look-a-like Wayne Rooney was last night said to be close to an Old Trafford exit, according to sources.
The former Everton hitman, 24, has been in sensational form for the champions this season, netting his 33rd goal of the campaign in Sunday’s win over rivals Liverpool.
But in news certain to stun the Old Trafford faithful, Rooney was recently seen close to an Old Trafford exit. Our sources, who were allegedly close to the club at the time, also claim to have photos of Rooney in the compromising position. Negotiations to purchase the photos broke down in order to preserve our journalistic integrity. › Continue reading
Mugabe set to make Everton bid – World Exclusive
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 | BWFC News | 22 Comments
Another amusing insight into the word of football according to bwfc forum regular Warren Obb
Controversial former Rhodesian premier, Robert Mugabe, has emerged as the shock front-runner to take over penniless premiership high-flyers Everton.
I guarantee I'll be in the first team by Saturday...
Currently president of the former British colony – now known as “Zimbabwe” – Mugabe’s interest could end chairman Bill Kenwright’s long search for a buyer.
If Mugabe, 86, does take over from theatre impresario Kenwright, he will become the latest in a long line of controversial Everton chairmen believed to include Isaac Newton and Leonardo DaVinci.
An Everton supporter last night told this column: “I’m not bothered who takes over – it could be Robert Mugabe for all I care – as long as we get the investment we need.” › Continue reading
Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Everton: Video highlights
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | BWFC Goals, Gary Cahill, Lee Chung-Yong | 6 Comments
For those who don’t want to wait for Match of the Day
Lee Chung-Yong’s goal from the Wanderers 3-2 victory over Everton at the Reebok Stadium today. More to follow…
Sex, pies and videotape… but not much Bolton Wanderers
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Gavin McCann, Tony Kelly | 5 Comments
Gary Megson unveils his latest signing (Pic: vieux bandit, some rights reserved)
Let’s play spot the Wanderers… in (extremely unofficial) association with The Bolton News
The Bolton News has had a bit of a redesign recently. Nothing radical, just a few tweaks here and there and some new fonts. One thing that hasn’t changed is the lack of prominence given to the Wanderers in the site’s navigation.
12 things you (probably don’t) need to know about Bolton v West Ham
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Ricardo Gardner | No Comments
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Your guide to all the previews and Mystic Meggery from around the web ahead of Bolton Wanderers v West Ham
Reasons to be cheerful…
1. Bolton have never lost to West Ham when Ricardo Gardner is in the team… so the good news is that it looks like he’s fit.
2. 75 per cent of Bolton fans are confident of victory… and even Mark Lawrenson thinks we’ll win.
3. In-form striker Carlton Cole looks set to miss out for the Hammers.
Honesty is the best policy for Megson – so why not the fans?
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Cahill, Gary Megson, Jussi Jaaskelainen | No Comments
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Even Gary Megson tells it like it is… occassionally
In the aftermath of Gary Megson’s “pathetic” comments a couple of weeks back, it seemed an irreconcilable chasm was slowly opening up between the pro and anti-Megson camps.
Everton 3-0 Bolton: What the papers say
Monday, February 9th, 2009 | Ariza Makukula, BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Jlloyd Samuel | No Comments
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How the press reported the Wanderers 3-0 hammering at Goodison Park
Ominously, The Observer compared the Wanderers’ performance to Derby of last season and said that Everton beat us with “minimal fuss”. The Express‘ adjectives of choice were “dominated” and “comfortable”.
Everton 3-0 Bolton: The fans’ view
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 | Alan Gowling, Andy O'Brien, Ariza Makukula, BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Gretar Steinsson, Kevin Nolan, Mario Jardel, Mark Davies, Ricardo Gardner | 1 Comment
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The Bolton Wanderers match report you won’t read in the papers (or see on Match of the Day)
Here’s what the various Bolton Wanderers message boards made of the 3-0 hammering at Goodison Park:
- “The gulf in class was embarrassing, especially considering Everton played 120 minutes in mid week.”
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