JeffNZ
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Post by JeffNZ on Dec 15, 2023 18:45:24 GMT
Despite their setback against Portsmouth, Bolton are a team in excellent form, currently holding a deserved 2nd spot in the table. It doesn't take an expert to recognise that this will be a tough game. There are positive signs from the performance at Crewe, which have elevated optimism levels a notch or two. My heart says we can get a point, but my head says it is a straightforward win for Bolton. Nonetheless, it's nice watching Rovers again without the internal moral conflicts and I'm looking forward to the game. UTG  |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 15, 2023 19:00:06 GMT
It's an interesting fixture as under Taylor we've had 2 gimmes we couldn't win, one toughie we couldn't lose and now a for all intentions and purposes a free hit because no one is expecting anything.
I think this lifts off the pressure somewhat.
He's still getting to grips with our camp, and I expect nothing else than a firm tonking (ooo-eer matron) but after last season's encouraging performance up there where the equalised last kick of the game, and the fact I'm up here amongst the mushy peas and tad optimistic, we might be capable of achieving a draw!?
A long shot.
But we do play well against better teams.
Safe journey everyone.
See you the other side.
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TaiwanGas
Paul Bannon
Tom Ramasuts Left Foot.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Dec 15, 2023 23:38:22 GMT
As tough as they come. Hoping for a draw but predict a 1-0 loss. If it is 1-0 then no doubt we will have given a good account of ourselves and for me that’s another step in the right direction.
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Post by Blue Mist on Dec 16, 2023 0:33:05 GMT
Mr T appears to favour a 4-2-3-1 formation thus far, indicating he has belief in this teams ability to play out. Leaves us prone to wide attack though and open to counter with balls into the box. Don’t think we’ll be seeing the 3-5-2 played at Crew in the week.
Interesting to see none the less and lately I just look forward to Saturday’s game regardless of who we’re playing, hope the team feel the same.
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bluetornados
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Post by bluetornados on Dec 16, 2023 0:41:10 GMT
We have played Bolton Wanderers 35 times, W10, D11 & L14, biggest win 2-0 way back in 1989 and biggest loss 5-1... Bolton were founded in 1874 as Christ-church fc, they play at the Toughsheet Community Stadium (was the Reebok) which holds 28,723. Manager Ian Evatt is 42 and played as a central defender in nearly 600 games for Derby County, Northampton, Chesterfield, QPR and Blackpool. He has managed Chesterfield, Barrow and now Bolton since 1st July 2020, he has a win ratio at Bolton of over 51%... On 28th April 1923, Bolton won their first major trophy in their third final, beating West Ham United 2–0 in the first ever Wembley FA Cup final. The match, famously known as The White Horse final was played in front of over 127,000 supporters. Historically Bolton's traditional rivals were near neighbours Bury, though due to limited league meetings and Bury's expulsion from the Football League in August 2019 the rivalry has lessened considerably. The club also has traditional rivalries with fellow Lancashire clubs Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, as all three sides are separated by less than fifteen miles and are all founder members of the Football League. More recently, Bolton have developed an enmity with Wigan Athletic, whose fans generally regard Bolton as their main rivals. Ex-Gas player Victor Adeboyejo played 30 games for BRFC scoring 2 goals in the 2019-20 season... The club's U15 coach is Fabrice Muamba who had a cardiac arrest in march 2012 v Tottenham.. Their most famous manager was Charles Foweraker, who managed in 912 games over a 25 year span and won 3 FA Cups during the 1920's... Other notable managers were John Somerville, Bill Ridding, Phil Neal, Colin Todd, Bruce Rioch and Sam Allardyce.. Bolton are sitting pretty in 2nd place, while the mighty BRFC are in 13th, a hard earnt point for me.. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/82/Bolton_Wanderers_FC_logo.svg/170px-Bolton_Wanderers_FC_logo.svg.png V upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg/200px-Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg.png |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2023 8:30:54 GMT
Bristol Rovers have scored the opening goal of the game in their last 4 away games. Do this again today and I fancy us getting a result.
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harrybuckle
Always look on the bright side
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Post by harrybuckle on Dec 16, 2023 13:20:37 GMT
Just want Collins to score today and more than happy with another draw at Bolton.
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darloGAS
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Post by darloGAS on Dec 16, 2023 14:06:17 GMT
#UpTheROVERS
Ward and Thomas - two changes from Tuesday's line up. 
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Post by davehuddscousin on Dec 16, 2023 15:03:20 GMT
Sound on iFollow/Radio Bristol seems to be broken! (Keeps repeating the clip about Sunderland).
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TaiwanGas
Paul Bannon
Tom Ramasuts Left Foot.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Dec 16, 2023 15:04:27 GMT
ifollow not working at all, cut out 5mins before KO
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JeffNZ
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Jimmy Morgan
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Post by JeffNZ on Dec 16, 2023 15:04:37 GMT
Sound on iFollow/Radio Bristol seems to be broken! (Keeps repeating the clip about Sunderland). Yep same here, useless. |
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Dec 16, 2023 15:05:53 GMT
1st shot on target from Vale.
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Post by davehuddscousin on Dec 16, 2023 15:08:03 GMT
ifollow not working at all, cut out 5mins before KO I tried refreshing the page, now have sound but no picture.................bloody rubbish! |
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TaiwanGas
Paul Bannon
Tom Ramasuts Left Foot.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Dec 16, 2023 15:10:37 GMT
ifollow not working at all, cut out 5mins before KO I tried refreshing the page, now have sound but no picture.................bloody rubbish! Indeed, absolute rubbish. Now states ‘this event has ended’. |
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Post by johnmalyckyj on Dec 16, 2023 15:12:50 GMT
I just checked my account and they've taken my money....
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Dec 16, 2023 15:13:10 GMT
0-1 Marquis GTFI
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JeffNZ
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Jimmy Morgan
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Post by JeffNZ on Dec 16, 2023 15:14:20 GMT
Grrr... 1-0 up and missed it. Cheers IFollow, what a bunch of t....s
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TaiwanGas
Paul Bannon
Tom Ramasuts Left Foot.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Dec 16, 2023 15:14:43 GMT
Get in!, great start.
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Angas
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Post by Angas on Dec 16, 2023 15:16:13 GMT
Sound on iFollow/Radio Bristol seems to be broken! (Keeps repeating the clip about Sunderland). Yep same here, useless. Key news is Radio Bristol have taken their revenge on B*****'s comments re women commentators. Well done Joey. Thanks for nothing. |
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Post by davehuddscousin on Dec 16, 2023 15:20:56 GMT
ifollow not working at all, cut out 5mins before KO I tried refreshing the page, now have sound but no picture.................bloody rubbish! Is the game on any foreign streams? (I'm in Cyprus but have a VPN). |
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