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Mental that. Have they got 30,000 in the ground? 0-2 up as well the Germans. Cracking strike that 2nd one

Should say losing…… on aggregate 😂

He’s the one who got Beckham sent off isn’t he for play acting? I’ve seen his players do that loads of time encouraged by him when they are winning. Tonight when they are losing on aggregate you’ve seen his players pulling hair, surrounding and touching the referee, attempting to provoke opposition players and allowing his players to lose control. He’s Not for me. I’m glad they’re out. As you say he’s marmite and certainly splits opinion. The only concession I’ll give in the Evatt comparison is that there are some shared traits in him being passionate, loyal and vocal. But he’s not a cheating cunt like Simeone 😊

Yeh I get that And I like that. But is there not a difference between being a passionate, intellectual and self-confident manager who will support and back his players. And being a cheating, horrible scumbag like Simeone? I get it’s a fine line depending on which side of the fence you stand, but even if I was an Atletico fan tonight I’m sure I’d be man enough to take the rose tinted specs off and see what a cunt he was being - what a twat him and his players were - and they lost! 😂😂

Crikey. I may have to take the rose tinted specs off then. If this is how opposition mangers view Evatt then no wonder they don’t like him. But I’m not having it. I never saw Evatt trying to get someone purposefully sent off by overreacting. I’ve never seen him run onto the pitch to try and cause a riot. I’ve not seen him whip the crowd up after a defeat to try and deflect from his team being an absolute set of cunts. I’ve not seen him encourage the police to get involved in the tunnel. Nah your way off here Evatt may be confrontational, opinionated and back his players to the hilt. But he’s no cheating Simeone. Wrong, Wrong, Wrong

Cheer up sleepy Jean Who ate all the pies ooh it’s a corner clap clap ….. clap clap clap …..clap clap clap clap BOLTON Come on BOLTON, Come on BOLTON, Come on BOLTON For many years we’ve hated Blackburn Rovers, for many years we’ve hated blue and white, for many years we’ve hated Blackburn Rovers, cause they are fuckin Shite Shite Shite Chim, Chimney, Chim, Chimney, Chim, Chim, Cher-oo We hate those bastards in claret and blue ! Come on you Whites, Come on you Whites, Come on you Whites!

Ha ha was just about to do the same 😂 @Deanu you right some good stuff but so many are not going to bother because of the no paragraphs - it makes it a difficult read. Good summary 👏

I agree with both of these posts. Having various strings to our bow is something Evatt needs to, and IMO has started to address. Having the bigger/physical players like Bod up top gives us a great alternative and we’ve even started to see some variety in our set pieces. Bringing in natural leaders like Dempsey was a great move, one or two more of this Ilk and the recruitment of Fossey will be essential. But I’m not getting carried away there are going to be another 8/9 teams we are competing with for promotion next year. But all in all what a season! I’ve done more aways than I have done for over 15 years. The youth coming on board and being as passionate as I am is a massive factor along with the obvious wave of enthusiasm and great brand of football, led by people I love and have faith in. Holiday (thanks @Traf 😉) is booked for July so we’re back ready for the start of what I’m hoping will be just as good if not better than this season. Bring it on! COYFWM 👏

Great round from Rory

Ridiculous isn’t it? I get that he blows hot and cold. But giving him grief and booing him is just mindless

He’s 81! Although in his mind 65 sounds about right 😂👍

Who? Aimson, Kachunga or Gordon? All 3 of them got some grief near us.

Great post. Sums it up nicely 👍

Pretty satisfying at the end of the day. Considering we were without so many influential players; Santos, Dapo, Fossey, Dempsey, Lee. And even more influential, the fact that Evatt (understandably) experimented so much with players, tactics and formation - that was a very good point. Despite all the changes, the one constant is they never give up and always have a late goal in them.

Good shout. That’s where I’m at today. COYFWM 👏

Great comments. Thanks. He’ll be made up when I read them to him later. The Twitter post shows a picture of him. You may recognise him if you’ve done the tour. Look out for him East Lower row x 220 ish towards North Stand.

It’s a long read, but some of you might be interested.. On Sunday 10th April 2022, my 81 year old dad, Dave Vickers, will embark on his last tour, having been the official BWFC Tour Guide for 16 Years. It was a never a job for Dad, more a hobby, a pleasure, a pastime which allowed him to recall treasured memories and indulge himself into the history of Bolton Wanderers. To the delight of many customers 1 hour tours often took a lot longer as he ensured every photo, every trophy, every room, every stand low and high into the gantry were visited and stories relating to their importance were shared with detail, knowledge and passion which took fans back in time to relive some famous nostalgic bwfc moments. Dad often used to receive thanks usually verbally and occasionally through cards and emails to the club. One example came from George and June Quinn. “Our tour guide was Dave, he made us feel very welcome and we were treated to the most friendly and interesting tour. All parts of the stadium we saw were most impressive which together with Daves vast knowledge and friendly manner, made it a very enjoyable and memorable day” (30/01/2008) Dads love of BWFC goes back 75 years, when as a 6 year old in 1945 he made his first visit to Burnden Park. He was taken by his dad, Jack Vickers, who has an extremely important claim to fame. Jack, while living next door to Nat Lofthouse on Thicketford Road, took Nat to his first ever Bolton game and from there Nats lifelong love affair with BWFC began. Dad has continued to follow the Whites throughout the decades recalling special memories from the teams of the 70s, the renaissance years under Rioch, the famous European visits under Big Sam and the exciting current Era as Ian Evatt looks to bring BOLTON back to where they belong. He has passed this BWFC passion down a further 2 generations and now attends the game with his son Craig and 3 grandchildren Jack, Adam and Charlotte. Dad will really miss sharing his love and passion of BWFC with others on his tours, but now is the right time for him to finally hang his boots up. Dad is looking forward to celebrating his retirement and tributes will be officially paid to him at a future game.

Unbelievable round - great viewing. His interview just now demonstrated the meticulous and dedicated preparation taken by him and his team. “I just told them to get me to the first tee, then I’ll take over from there” As you say if his body holds up you just never know.

Couldn’t help think of this clip. I could almost hear it being spoken in the same tone 😂

Cheers Good job we’re not in the running, injuries to some key players would have hindered us. As it is, it will allow some fringe players a chance to show whether they have a part to play next season and for Evatt to experiment a bit.

I must have missed this. Is there a link with details? Cheers

There is no way I’d try to argue against any of that. I’d side with Pablo on this one

We need @davidjack on the case to clarify

John The

It’s a complete unknown with them really isn’t it? At this stage they are as likely to storm to the title as they are to crash and burn to the bottom tier.