Preseason

[wanderlust]

We split the squad last Saturday with 2 away games. One at Shrewsbury which we drew 2-2 and the other at Huddersfield, won 0-2.

This Saturday we are doing the same with Wednesday at our training ground and Stoke away.

Week Saturday we have Lazio at home

16th August away to Spurs

Strange to split the squad imo but it might be down to different circumstances. We have sold our captain and our top goal scorer, signed about 10 with the income, promoted a few from the youth team, sent a few out on loan, told a few to find another club and it’s been mayhem - which is probably why everybody travelled and we’ve fielded two different teams in each half on some occasions - it’s been substastic. I suppose it’s been about getting strangers to learn about each other.

In typical Bolton style, three of the newbies were injured in the preseason and will be out for a few weeks.1
Results have been excellent winning every game but it’s only preseason and means nothing.

Hopefully Wednesday will be able to put out a team as the club’s finances are a mess and the players weren’t paid. I worry for them especially as we were staring liquidation in the face not long ago and were lucky enough to be saved by good people who may not be rich but care for the club and the community. Hope they get through it.

[outwoodclaret]

Anyone definitely or planning to go to the Lazio game?

I am quite happy to travel up to Burnley for a meet up before the Lazio game if anyone is interested.

[ballcock]

Strange to split the squad imo but it might be down to different circumstances. We have sold our captain and our top goal scorer, signed about 10 with the income, promoted a few from the youth team, sent a few out on loan, told a few to find another club and it’s been mayhem - which is probably why everybody travelled and we’ve fielded two different teams in each half on some occasions - it’s been substastic. I suppose it’s been about getting strangers to learn about each other.

In typical Bolton style, three of the newbies were injured in the preseason and will be out for a few weeks.1
Results have been excellent winning every game but it’s only preseason and means nothing.

Hopefully Wednesday will be able to put out a team as the club’s finances are a mess and the players weren’t paid. I worry for them especially as we were staring liquidation in the face not long ago and were lucky enough to be saved by good people who may not be rich but care for the club and the community. Hope they get through it.

It isn't strange splitting the squad when it's has big as ours. Pre season is about fitness and they won't get fit, if they aren't playing

[The Bedlington Terrier]

The referee sent Laurent off today in a "friendly". The idea moron is to let players get 90 minutes in. Just ask Parker to sub him and play someone else. Pfhucking moron.

[Deadlydave]

The referee sent Laurent off today in a "friendly". The idea moron is to let players get 90 minutes in. Just ask Parker to sub him and play someone else. Pfhucking moron.

The ref all round had a crap game, in what was a very poor watch. Wish i'd saved my ?5 on clarets plus. The decision making was baffling at times and inconsistent. Is the sending off significant for the Premier start??

[wmdave_b]

For a friendly, was a niggly horrible affair. Esteve reacted following 2 assaults by their forward and a melee broke out where Hannibal was booked. Good that Esteve wasn't going to be bullied, fair play. 7 bookings and a sending off was ridiculous for a friendly.
I can only assume that another behind closed doors friendly was being played as we had no Flemming or Foster, nothing resembling a CF. Weird one, not sure of the point of the game at all. Perhaps having a look at midfield cohesion?

[ClaretinBudapest]

The ref all round had a crap game, in what was a very poor watch. Wish i'd saved my ?5 on clarets plus. The decision making was baffling at times and inconsistent. Is the sending off significant for the Premier start??

I cannot see Laurent being in our starting eleven Dave.He is far too slow and lacks the technical ability.

[ballcock]

I cannot see Laurent being in our starting eleven Dave.He is far too slow and lacks the technical ability.

He is a poor mans Joelinton

[The Bedlington Terrier]

He is a poor mans Joelinton

He is nowhere near the standard of Joelinton, but then again not many are.

[WillPark]

I cannot see Laurent being in our starting eleven Dave.He is far too slow and lacks the technical ability.

I?m hoping Ramsey, Hannibal and Tresor will run our midfield this season. Cullen and Laurent I have little belief are up to the task.