Matchday Thread: Rams v Bolton

[Andy_Faber]

Feels like a 'big' game, are we up to the task?

Will we have (more) new players to call on? Will we have lost any?

I'm going for 2-1 Derby. no and no

[Ramshank72]

I'd go with that too. Will be a tough test, but hopefully home advantage making the difference.

[macstheman]

They are very physical and quite happy to dish it out! We will need to match them physically to get owt out of the game, I reckon a 1-1 after a gruelling 90 odd minutes.

[ramAnag]

They are very physical and quite happy to dish it out! We will need to match them physically to get owt out of the game, I reckon a 1-1 after a gruelling 90 odd minutes.

Didn’t seem overly physical in the away match just after Christmas and we certainly weren’t intimidated.
Two evenly matched sides and a ‘gruelling 1-1’ seems like a good bet. A draw wouldn’t be disastrous but, like RS, hoping home advantage might make the difference.

[Geoff Parkstone]

3-0

[MadAmster]

At theirs last month, Notlob fans accused us of shutting up shop. They had 9 shots to our 11, both had 2 on target. I'm expecting a tight game again. 1-0.

[macstheman]

Didn’t seem overly physical in the away match just after Christmas and we certainly weren’t intimidated.
Two evenly matched sides and a ‘gruelling 1-1’ seems like a good bet. A draw wouldn’t be disastrous but, like RS, hoping home advantage might make the difference.

To be physically strong in this league is a key element of success and, to me, Bolton are. One of the lessons learned by the Owls, Ipswich and others more accustomed to playing in the top two divisions is that skill must be backed up by physicality in order to sustain a promo push over 46 games. To me, Clowes opting for a manager with the where with all at this level was the recognition, amongst other reasons, of this.
The outcome of this match could revolve around the goalies, interestingly Wildsmith is rated number one in this league and the Bolton keeper number two!

[MadAmster]

51 games played by the 2 sides this season so far. We've conceded 19, they've let 20 in. Not expecting a goal fest

[swaledale]

I'm optimistic that we can win this game, but it will be low scoring, 1-0 to the Rams, Springett in the 89th minute!!

[MadAmster]

Looks like Bolton fans are getting the club into trouble. BWFC has just released this statement...

Bolton Wanderers would like to reiterate the expected standards of behaviour from Whites’ supporters on match days, particularly when travelling to away fixtures.

Unfortunately, as a consequence of ongoing disorder from a small minority of fans when visiting opposition grounds this season, the club has now been warned and sanctioned by the FA as part of their new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.

This is costing the club both financially and reputationally and is incredibly disappointing when so much is being done by so many to ensure Bolton Wanderers is a stable and sustainable football club, continuing its positive journey forwards.

In a move to further combat behaviour that disrupts and endangers fellow football fans, the club has developed its own new Fan Sanction Policy that provides transparency around the penalties that will be imposed to fans who breach the guidelines set out in the document.

The club will now consult with the Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ Trust with a view to finalising and subsequently publishing this policy.

This policy will clearly outline the sanctions that will be related to offences including the use of pyrotechnics, missile throwing, pitch incursion, aggression towards staff and the use of discriminatory language and behaviour, amongst others.

Neil Hart, Chief Executive Officer at Bolton Wanderers said: “We are urging supporters to consider their behaviour, particularly when attending away games, where most of these issues are arising.

“A small minority are spoiling the experience for other supporters and causing ongoing difficulties for the club which is, otherwise, in a fantastic position.

“We ask all fans to please enjoy upcoming games in a way that represents the very best of Bolton Wanderers.”

The club acknowledges that the majority of fans are fantastic ambassadors of the Wanderers. However, those who persist in their disregard of the safety and wellbeing of other fans are urged to reconsider their approach to matchdays - and to understand that the club will take decisive action against those who breach the safety guidelines in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy matchdays both home and away.