Have precluded me from putting anything down for the past week. But it's OK, cock all has happened.
Well except for, and welcome to you, Sean Davis, this may just be the best decision that you have ever made, including getting married and having kids (does he have kids?). You are the first part in the jigsaw of forever removing the general myth, prescribed by, well, just about everybody, that Bolton are a long ball, kick and rush team.
Good luck with that mate.
Monday, 6 July 2009
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Does Gary Megson pay attention to fans? Discuss.
The Manchester Evening News today reports that Bolton are looking into bringing Eidur Gudjohnsen back to the club. As noted here last Thursday fans would be extremely happy to see our second favourite Icelandic international back at the club and would make an interesting front line with Elmander and Super Kev already at the Reebok. However, the major stumbling block that we at The Towers can see is that no one would really expect Bolton to be tussling for major honours next year and with Spurs, West Ham and Big Sam also sniffing around, and the fact that Eidur is only 30 so has some major years left in him, would he come to a mid table side?
Thursday, 25 June 2009
The Bolton News, your first stop for lazy journalism.
Yesterday, under the banner headline "Why Whites won't take Michael", the Bolton News made sure that their readers were not under the impression that Bolton were, or ever had been, in the market for Michael Owen, after his infamous brochure was sent out to some Premier League clubs. Whilst we have to ignore the rhetorical question "Is he really that desperate that the brochure would have been sent first class to Burnden Way?" the article goes on to state that it is "believed" (therefore no one has confirmed it (or more likely never even mentioned it), goes on to talk about what is in the brochure that MAY HAVE come through the letterbox, wonders whether the Ginger Special one considered looking at him (not that we can say that he ever got the brochure) mentions that he has worked hard to trim the wage bill so wouldn't be able to afford to pay the affable scouser the money that he wants and then comes to the conclusion that he will probably file the brochure under "U for unlikely", although we cannot say for certain that his filing cabinet has a U in it and even if it has that the club got the brochure. So, within the space of an article they have gone from may have got the brochure to definitely got it and I used 90 seconds of my life reading it that I will never get back.
Also at the News, and coming in at No. 1 in our play on words summer tournament they liken a couple of summer targets to "The Professionals", Ferrie Bodde and Kevin Doyle. Bodie and Doyle!! Oh stop it.
Michael Ricketts watch this week sees Leeds United's one time fifth choice striker taking up table tennis on the Cayman Islands.
And if I could pass on a recommendation to Mr Megson. Have you head that Eidur Gudjohnsen may be up for sale? Hmmmmm......?
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
HANDS OFF!!!
Ok, no dicking around here. If there is one thing that sticks in my craw it is news outlets trying to drum up some sort of news when there is none about, which is usually the case when it comes to Bolton. OK, yes, Big Sam is an admirer of Super Kev, he did sign him and then continually play him, so it is pretty much a no brainer that he may casually mention a liking for him....not that he has. But Super Kev spent such a bad time at Blackburn that we have more chance of signing Anelka back than of him returning up the M61. Regular football, a captaincy, on the edge of the England squad. You be the judge.
In other news, Tottenham fan seems to be under the impression that his team have been the most successful team this century (look at the comments to the article) whilst a Guardian writer seems to think that he is the only, and therefore funniest, reporter to ever stereotype Kevin Davies.
Friday, 19 June 2009
Lee Bowyer, a more palatable Joey Barton?
It has been reported in today's M.E.N. that the club are looking at Lee Bowyer for a place in the already overcrowded central midfield berth. Now, in the words of Stretford songwriter Steven Patrick Morrissey, "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before" We at the Towers aren't the only one's to draw this analogy but I prefer my midfield on the pitch, not in Horwich knick and although Bowyer was never found guilty of the crime he was arraigned for, that's like saying OJ didn't knife his missus. Pairing him with Joey Barton, a man who has turned so many corners he must either be lost or back where he started, would be like having fourteen of Robbie Savage, and I'm not talking about the one that played for the Wanderers in the 1980's. Even the Bolton News have continually raised an eyebrow about that. The word is NO Mr Megson. Would you like me to shout it any louder?
Hello. Where the hell have you been?
For a club the size of Bolton Wanderers it isn't unnatural for a number of first team players to move on quickly, whether they be found wanting (stand up Mr S. Lee of Liverpool), or have been offered terms at "better" clubs (usually Chelsea).
The records section here at X Towers have been scouring the internet for details on those players that have passed through the Reebok (alas we have come to a time when no ex Bolton players ever played at Burnden Park), and we proudly present the first part of your alphabetical definitive guide to "Hello. Where the hell have you been?"
A:
Aah, now you would expect an article like this to begin with Nicolas Anelka. No, no my friend, there are some others that come alphabetically before the dour Frenchman. Surely you haven't forgotten Bülent Akın, Hasney Aljofree and Mikel Alonso? Akin played exactly one game after he was signed from Galatasary and was then sold onto Gençlerbirliği S.K.. Oh yes, that Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Local(ish) boy Hasney played a number of games for the club in the old First Division before being parcelled off to Dundee United. He is now the captain at Swindon. He is also the only person on Wikipedia whose name begins with Hasney.
Xavi's older brother, Mikel was one of Sammy Lee's "signings" who was let go at the end of the 2007-08 season. A spell training at Swansea was followed by a half season in Tenerife. As a waiter, no doubt.
Nicolas Anelka is a French international who was......oh, you know all that. An FA Cup winner with Chelsea and the winner of the Premier League's Golden Boot. Well done son. Nice bit of business by the club that, even if it nearly cost us our place in the top flight.
Sam Ashton is a goalkeeper whose one game for Bolton was as a substitute for Jared Borgetti in the FA Cup. It was probably at this time that the Mexican realised that his future didn't lie at the Reebok. Now first choice goalkeeper at FC United of Manchester. Sam that it, not Jared.
Błażej Augustyn is a Polish defender who was on the youth books at Bolton. Had the brains to not take up Sammy Lee's offer of a contract at the end of this time at the academy and went back home. Now playing for Calcio Catania in Serie A.
B:
Ryan Baldacchino was signed from Blackburn, which is never a good sign. Why would Blackburn want to sell Bolton a youth player? Did well at Gretna before they went out of business and is now at Bonnyrigg White Eagles of New South Wales, no doubt getting a nice tan.
Steve Banks was probably the unluckiest goalkeeper that Bolton had. Ostensibly the first choice keeper, he managed to injure himself early and never got his place back off a certain Mr. Jääskeläinen. Now player/coach at Dundee United.
Anthony Barness, in this writer's humble opinion, was an unsung hero in the early days of Bolton's current time in the top flight. Hard working and professional, like Simon Charlton, he is now at Lewes, who have just been relegated from the Conference.
Tal Ben Haim. Aaaahhh, the grass is sometimes not greener son. Rubbish at Chelsea, signed by City just before the Arabs took over (not good for an Israel international) Tal is quickly playing for more clubs than Frank Worthington.
Jared Borgetti, after getting over the shame of being substituted by a goalkeeper, is now playing for more clubs than Frank Worthington, currently at Puebla back in Mexico, his fourth club there in two years.
Con Boutsianis, Australian, plays in Australia. Lost his job at Bolton due to a criminal record. Australian, criminal record, who knew?
Daniel Braaten continues to cover himself in cock all glory at Toulouse where he went as a make weight in the Johan Elmander deal. Or Johan Elmander continues to cover himself in cock all glory at Bolton where he went as a make weight in the Daniel Braaten deal. You decide. One goal in thirty games. That's Daniel, etc.....
Michael Bridges doesn't seem to be able to tear himself away from Carlisle where he has just completed his third stint. A modern day Neil Whatmore.
See, we're only at the end of B and it's already covered fourteen players. Tune in soon when we get to C and Vincent Candela's retirement game with Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane on a chariot. Oh yes.
The records section here at X Towers have been scouring the internet for details on those players that have passed through the Reebok (alas we have come to a time when no ex Bolton players ever played at Burnden Park), and we proudly present the first part of your alphabetical definitive guide to "Hello. Where the hell have you been?"
A:
Aah, now you would expect an article like this to begin with Nicolas Anelka. No, no my friend, there are some others that come alphabetically before the dour Frenchman. Surely you haven't forgotten Bülent Akın, Hasney Aljofree and Mikel Alonso? Akin played exactly one game after he was signed from Galatasary and was then sold onto Gençlerbirliği S.K.. Oh yes, that Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Local(ish) boy Hasney played a number of games for the club in the old First Division before being parcelled off to Dundee United. He is now the captain at Swindon. He is also the only person on Wikipedia whose name begins with Hasney.
Xavi's older brother, Mikel was one of Sammy Lee's "signings" who was let go at the end of the 2007-08 season. A spell training at Swansea was followed by a half season in Tenerife. As a waiter, no doubt.
Nicolas Anelka is a French international who was......oh, you know all that. An FA Cup winner with Chelsea and the winner of the Premier League's Golden Boot. Well done son. Nice bit of business by the club that, even if it nearly cost us our place in the top flight.
Sam Ashton is a goalkeeper whose one game for Bolton was as a substitute for Jared Borgetti in the FA Cup. It was probably at this time that the Mexican realised that his future didn't lie at the Reebok. Now first choice goalkeeper at FC United of Manchester. Sam that it, not Jared.
Błażej Augustyn is a Polish defender who was on the youth books at Bolton. Had the brains to not take up Sammy Lee's offer of a contract at the end of this time at the academy and went back home. Now playing for Calcio Catania in Serie A.
B:
Ryan Baldacchino was signed from Blackburn, which is never a good sign. Why would Blackburn want to sell Bolton a youth player? Did well at Gretna before they went out of business and is now at Bonnyrigg White Eagles of New South Wales, no doubt getting a nice tan.
Steve Banks was probably the unluckiest goalkeeper that Bolton had. Ostensibly the first choice keeper, he managed to injure himself early and never got his place back off a certain Mr. Jääskeläinen. Now player/coach at Dundee United.
Anthony Barness, in this writer's humble opinion, was an unsung hero in the early days of Bolton's current time in the top flight. Hard working and professional, like Simon Charlton, he is now at Lewes, who have just been relegated from the Conference.
Tal Ben Haim. Aaaahhh, the grass is sometimes not greener son. Rubbish at Chelsea, signed by City just before the Arabs took over (not good for an Israel international) Tal is quickly playing for more clubs than Frank Worthington.
Jared Borgetti, after getting over the shame of being substituted by a goalkeeper, is now playing for more clubs than Frank Worthington, currently at Puebla back in Mexico, his fourth club there in two years.
Con Boutsianis, Australian, plays in Australia. Lost his job at Bolton due to a criminal record. Australian, criminal record, who knew?
Daniel Braaten continues to cover himself in cock all glory at Toulouse where he went as a make weight in the Johan Elmander deal. Or Johan Elmander continues to cover himself in cock all glory at Bolton where he went as a make weight in the Daniel Braaten deal. You decide. One goal in thirty games. That's Daniel, etc.....
Michael Bridges doesn't seem to be able to tear himself away from Carlisle where he has just completed his third stint. A modern day Neil Whatmore.
See, we're only at the end of B and it's already covered fourteen players. Tune in soon when we get to C and Vincent Candela's retirement game with Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane on a chariot. Oh yes.
Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Bolton News....only just catching up.
Yesterday we here at X Towers noticed the relative lack of fixture pile up against the "Big Four". This morning, and a full 22 hours and 30 minutes after the fixtures were published, the Bolton News caught up with the game.
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