Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden will be sidelined for up to six weeks after breaking his right leg in the U.S.s’ 2-1 loss to Holland yesterday.
Holden was hurt from a bad tackle by Nigel de Jong that somehow did not even earn the Dutch player a yellow card.
The U.S. Soccer Federation issued a statement Thursday saying that Holden was “recklessly tackled.” The USSF said the bone was the fractured was his fibula.
The 22-year-old Holden had started Bolton’s last two matches after leaving Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo to sign with the Premier League club in the January transfer window. Read more... (220 words, 4 images, estimated 53 secs reading time)
This was not a game that will ever be shown on a Premier League highlight DVD as Wigan and Bolton fought out a 0-0 draw that left both sides deep in trouble at the foot of the Premier League table Wednesday.
Wigan came closest to breaking the deadlock when Charles N’Zogbia cut in from the right, passed two defenders but saw his shot hit the inside of the far post. Bolton’s Matt Taylor had three good chances to score but failed on a wet, miserable night. Read more... (159 words, 2 images, estimated 38 secs reading time)
It might be the biggest January deal of the season. Burnley have announced that manager Owen Coyle has left the club to take over Bolton.
This is a great move for Bolton and will ensure that they avoid relegation this year. For Burnley, who they get to replace Coyle will have a huge impact on whether they stay up or not.
“Owen Coyle has today reaffirmed his desire to leave Burnley Football Club and join Bolton Wanderers Football Club,” Burnley said in a statement. “Burnley will now enter discussions with Bolton due to the fact that compensation between the two parties has yet to be agreed.” Read more... (186 words, 2 images, estimated 45 secs reading time)
Bolton Wanderers have fired manager Gary Megson this morning.
“Gary Megson has been relieved of his duties as first team manager of Bolton Wanderers Football Club with immediate effect,” a statement on the club’s official website reads. The decision has been taken in the light of the position the club finds itself in the Premier League at the halfway point of the season. Assistant manager Chris Evans and first team coach Steve Wigley will take charge of first team matters for the interim period. The club wishes to place on record its thanks to Gary Megson for his hard work and commitment to Bolton Wanderers during his tenure as manager.” Read more... (197 words, 2 images, estimated 47 secs reading time)
Nickname(s): The Wanderers, The Trotters
2008/2009 Position: 12th
2007/2008 Finish: 16th
Coach: Gary Megson (England)
Stadium: Reebok Stadium (28,723 capacity)
Key Players: Kevin Davies, Gary Cahill, Matthew Taylor
History:
The Wanderers were founded in 1874 as Christ Church F.C. and were inaugural members of the Football League. They were a very successful side during the 1920s, but suffered through a fifteen year absence from the top level until 1995. Bolton has been an enigma lately. The squad had an improved 2006/2007 but struggled to avoid relegation last year. Read more... (248 words, 2 images, estimated 60 secs reading time)
