http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/ en Copyright 2009 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:48:21 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gary Megson led Bolton into Munich and escaped with a 2-2 draw.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/just_a_thought.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/just_a_thought.php Bolton Wanderers Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:48:21 +0000 This team is shredding my nerves. Just last week, I was feeling pretty good despite consecutive 4-0 maulings at the hands of Chelsea, because hidden in the wreckage was a solid 45 minutes. Unfortunately all that has evaporated with this capitulation. It was a spineless performance. http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/move_on_nothing_to_see_here.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/move_on_nothing_to_see_here.php Bolton Wanderers Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:41:22 +0000 trying to win the thing. Maybe it's because Chelsea have been by far the best team Bolton have played this season, better than Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs. Personally, I think it's because sandwiched in between eight unanswered goals, there was 45 minutes where Bolton matched Chelsea.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/paying_the_penalty.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/11/paying_the_penalty.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson J'Lloyd Samuel Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:55:02 +0000 It's as if Gary Megson was determined to celebrate his second anniversary as Bolton manager in style. A month ago I was looking at this date as a tipping point: essentially, Megson had a month to prove he had a future at the Reebok. In that time, he's turned around a demoralised squad and an alienated fanbase and has produced not just the results that he's long promised, but also some impressive (and surprising) performances. http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/10/happy_anniversary.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/10/happy_anniversary.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:29:11 +0000 produced a vintage performance against Spurs and then on Tuesday Fabio Capello corrected an egregious oversight in his original squad for the World Cup Qualifier in Kiev, and called up the sparkling Gary Cahill to replace Joleon Lescott. Maybe Bolton's season has turned a corner? Wait, who on Earth is Mark Connelly? What are we supposed to make of the allegations coming out of Molineux? Jez Moxey, Wolves' chief executive, feels confidant enough about his case to go public with claims that Chris Evans, Bolton assistant and former academy chief at Wolves, tapped-up Irish U-19 International Mark Connelly.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/10/schoolboy_error.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/10/schoolboy_error.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Johan Elmander Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:14:47 +0000 vital for Bolton to bank some points in September because the fixtures in October were going to be brutal, and it's difficult to find fault right now after seven points from three tricky games and a plucky League Cup win at Upton Park. Whatever you think of Megson, (and plenty have had their say recently), the last three Premier League results are hard to argue with.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/points_mean_prizes.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/points_mean_prizes.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:55:08 +0000 hates little ole' Bolton, there's just not a lot of interest in them.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/bolton_fans_a_defence.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/bolton_fans_a_defence.php Bolton Wanderers Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:46:51 +0000 With the way Bolton's schedule is shaping up, Gary Megson absolutely had to get that result at Fratton Park. Anything less than three points last week would have been a disaster, regardless of what Megson (or Paul Hart) says. It may not have been pretty - where have I heard that before? - and they may have profited from a fair bit of luck, but I'm sure Gary would say that he's more concerned with results right now rather than performances. Which is handy, because that was not an impressive performance. http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/breathing_space.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/breathing_space.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Tamir Cohen Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:31:44 +0000 With the window now closed, why don't we start with a clean slate? Let's just forget Lucas Leiva, Jozy Altidore, Steven Gerrard, Darren Bent and Phil Brown. It's September now, the Transfer Window is closed and the World Cup Qualifiers has given us a chance to take stock and catch our collective breath. September's schedule looks particularly convenient for a manager who might need some results. Portsmouth (A), Stoke (H) and Birmingham (A) are perfect opportunities for Gary Megson to get this season rolling and hopefully raise some spirits before October (Spurs (H), Man Utd (A), Everton (H), Chelsea (H) - yikes). http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/the_season_starts_now.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/the_season_starts_now.php Bobby Jones Bolton Wanderers David Bentley Gary Megson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:30:12 +0000 Everyone is frantic, grabbing anything they think might be useful before the window is locked and bolted, even if it's nothing more useful than firewood. Which kinda leads me to Ivan Klasnic… If you listen to the rumours and sketchy reports, Gary Megson has settled on Klasnic as the answer to his summer-long search for striking options. It seems impossible, but Gary Megson might just be putting together a deal that could make Johan Elmander look like a genius.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/happy_transfer_deadline_day.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/09/happy_transfer_deadline_day.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Ivan Klasnic Johan Elmander Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:17:01 +0000 anything Gary has actually said. That's understandable, because ever since he came to the club, Gary has been under intense scrutiny. I won't go into his spotty CV now, so let's just say he has failed to endear himself to the fanbase. Anyone would be reluctant to go on the record when they know that a good portion of their supporters don't think that they are up to the job.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/speaking_up.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/speaking_up.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Kevin Nolan Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000 anti-management. And it's apt because across from Megson, former Wanderers assistant Phil Brown showed just how a decent manager can win a game for his team. Bolton were bossing the game, but Brown adapted his side and made one telling substitution, after which Bolton disintegrated. Simple.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/gary_megson_football_genius.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/gary_megson_football_genius.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Hull City Phil Brown Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:46:31 +0000 It is with great honour, and much relief that I welcome South Korean Wonderkid Lee Chung-Yong to the mighty Lilywhites. He follows in the illustrious footsteps of Park Ji-Sung and Seol Ki-Hyeon, fighting on the twin front lines of Premier League points and East Asian shirt sales. To ensure a seamless and trouble-free introduction to the squad, I have some useful phrases to help Gary Megson get his message across to his newest arrival. http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/football_cliches_in_korean.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/08/football_cliches_in_korean.php Bolton Wanderers David Bentley Gary Megson Johan Elmander Lee Chung-Yong Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:13:40 +0000 It's taken almost two years, but Gary Megson is finally ready to reshape this lumpen Trotters team in his own image. Since he took over at the end of October 2007, Megson has whined and complained about the lack of talent at his disposal, at the difficulty of attracting the World's best players and at the club's shallow pockets compared with the teams around them at the bottom of the table. And all the while, Megson has slowly and quietly disassembled the squad he inherited from Sam Allardyce, a team that finished 8th, 6th, 8th and 7th form 2004-2007. A frequent theme from Megson in his infrequent comments to reporters is how the club was in the relegation zone when he took over, but he fails to mention that he took over after the abrupt end to the Sammy Lee experiment, less than two months into the season, the club having just qualified for the UEFA Cup. http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/07/megsons_makeover.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/07/megsons_makeover.php Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:29:03 +0000 Top Tips For Getting Your Football Club Through The Credit Crunch.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/07/top_tips_for_the_credit_crunch.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/boltonwanderers/archives/2009/07/top_tips_for_the_credit_crunch.php Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:20:33 +0000