ohmelads Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I remember when Souness tried to go there and battle them off the park and it didn't work. I don't think he fully appreciated that what Bolton did was as much about pressing and fitness as it was about heavy challenges, we basically couldn't go toe to toe with them and were outplayed for most of the game. I trust Big Sam for this game, he'll know a lot more about the strengths and weaknesses of most of Bolton's team than Little Sam will know about Newcastle. He'll know what makes their players tick, who can't handle pace, who doesn't like being pushed onto their weaker foot, who needs time on the ball, everything. Thinking about it I think Sam'll go safety first and play 4-3-3, and I think Bolton will play that as well. If that's the case then I don't expect a high scoring game. My only reservation about this formation is that if Dyer is out of the fold and Zoggy is required at left back, then Solano and Milner may well occupy the flanks and we'll look as static as we did in the first half against Sampdoria. For me, whatever the formation Martins will be ideal for this game to hit them on the break and test their defence out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 ------------------Harper------------------ Carr----Tayls-------------Roz-----Zog --------------------Butt-------------- --------Geremi---------------Smith------- ------------------------------------------- ---Martins-------------------------Milner--- -----------------Viduka------------------- Just to satisfy Greg, i'd pick the above if Jose isn't available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Sam said: "You wont see him at Bolton, or at least I hope you wont" Which, to me, indicated, he wanted to sign another LB this week which has apparently fallen through. To me that sounds like he is hoping that there are no more injuries. If N'Zogbia gets injured, we'll see him. AO said today that both Cacapa and Enrique have returned to France and Spain to sort out their personal shit and should be back for the weekend. If they haven't trained, they won't play. Fair do's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm reckoning a draw tbh 0-0 probs. 1-0 to us, I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think it's most important we don't lose this, a draw would be a good result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonMag Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 What was the last time that we really had a good start of the season? i cant even remember.........maybe 2002/2003 season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clarkyshan Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 it on anywhere? ive seen it advertised outside a bar like so it must be. one of the asian channels maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 it on anywhere? ive seen it advertised outside a bar like so it must be. one of the asian channels maybe Aye, loads of foreign channels. Live commentary on TalkSport if that's your thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Anyone know if it's on a French channel? C+ Sport (France) C+ Sport 2 (Scandinavia) Eurosport 2 (Hungary) Premiere Sport Portal Prima TV (Cz) Show Sports 1 & 2 Setanta Sports Ireland Sky Calcio 2 Supersport 5 SA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 God bless Setanta Ireland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 What was the last time that we really had a good start of the season? i cant even remember.........maybe 2002/2003 season? We had like 4 points for the first month and a half as I remember. 2001/02 is the last time we hit the ground running. Top at Christmas and all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonhero Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Any pubs in town advertising it yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 this game will end in a 2-1 win for us. Im sure of that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makemeacupoftea Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Here we will hammer then 4 nowt man, it's only Bolton, they are shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Excitment and nerves grow as it gets nearer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Here we will hammer then 4 nowt man, it's only Bolton, they are shite That'll be why we haven't won there in the last 5 attempts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 im working during the first half, have to get off from work earlier somehow. i WONT miss a second of it :tickedoff: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Here we will hammer then 4 nowt man, it's only Bolton, they are shite That'll be why we haven't won there in the last 5 attempts. They had a clever manager then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coubury Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Here we will hammer then 4 nowt man, it's only Bolton, they are s**** That'll be why we haven't won there in the last 5 attempts. They had a clever manager then. Seen that last night but i reckon we will win 3-1 Newcastle 7/4 with Ladbrokes will deffs be putting them in my accum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Looks like Bolton could be missing a few players themselves. From .com: NUFC: To follow.....absentees include Owen, Emre, Barton, Duff and Babayaro with a big doubt over Given. BWFC: To follow.... Missing through injury are Ricardo Gardner (hamstring) Stelios (hernia), Blerim Dzemaili (cruciate). Doubts: Heidar Helguson (groin), Joey O'Brien (knee) Nicky Hunt (toe), Christian Wilhelmsson (awaiting international clearance), Daniel Braaten (awaiting international clearance). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 A Brand New era to start with a 2-1 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Very worried about our full-backs in this one, reckon Diouf and Anelka will cause them all sorts of problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Very worried about our full-backs in this one, reckon Diouf and Anelka will cause them all sorts of problems. Carr will get spat on and Zoggy will ge moaned to death Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Very worried about our full-backs in this one, reckon Diouf and Anelka will cause them all sorts of problems. Carr will get spat on and Zoggy will ge moaned to death I'm sure The Zog can more than hold his own in that department. And they'll be playing on the opposite sides, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Very worried about our full-backs in this one, reckon Diouf and Anelka will cause them all sorts of problems. If they're on form, but they're inconsistent whingers who can be got at and Sam knows that more than anyone. I think both managers will be wary of the other's attacking options and each will be tempted to pack the midfield which could result in a stalemate. Part of me hopes we show some balls and line up 4-4-2 because I think our attacking options can cause their defence all kinds of problems as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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