(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

Alan Nixon: "Top Liverpool starlet Cameron Branagan will Ben allowed out on loan in Jan.

Bolton lead the race for the 20 year old midfielder"

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

How soon do red card bans take in the holiday period? Is it immediate or after the EFL review the referee's report?

9 minutes ago, Casino said:

I think we start with the back 4 we ended with

Edwards and Senoir on the bench

Midfield is more of an issue, graham looks very off the pace

Agree about Graham. Game seems to bypass him; not ready just yet.

That story about zouma, things have been bubbling for a while I reckon, since KH called him out publicly.

Graham looks poor.

Hill did the same thing with Bunney when he was younger, publicly having a go at him and saying he was getting rid so some of ths Zouma stuff might just be bullshit and bluster to try to get a reaction from the young un. 

10 hours ago, MickyD said:

How soon do red card bans take in the holiday period? Is it immediate or after the EFL review the referee's report?

One game straight away and they decide how many more to add on in the meantime. Fair to assume Lowe will get three games. 

8 hours ago, Traf said:

Graham looks poor.

Not an easy game to come on in - already down to ten men and on the back foot.

I'm reserving judgment till he's had an extended run in the side. 

9 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Not an easy game to come on in - already down to ten men and on the back foot.

I'm reserving judgment till he's had an extended run in the side. 

Can see where Traf is coming from but we have to give the lad time as he’s only 17. 

Edited December 30, 20196 yr by Mounts Kipper

3 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Can see where Traf is coming from but we have to give the lad time as he’s only 17. 

Totally agree he's not had the best time of it when he's been played. If we had the squad he might be good for a loan to get some first team experience but we don't have that luxury.

2 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Can see where Traf is coming from but we have to give the lad time as he’s only 17. 

This. Not sure he'd get anything more than an occasional sub appearance at the moment though.

As you said elsewhere, Weir did ok before hill came, not great, but more mature than Graham.

That said, if he's out of hills plans, bringing him back could be a risk if his head isn't right. Same with zouma.

12 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

What position?

I reckon we're a quality central midfielder short of being half decent.

 

Defender, but is very versatile, helped Tampa to a decent league position and stood out for them.  Few Bolton fans in the family he'd like to make happy i bet 🙂

Edited December 30, 20196 yr by Breightmet Boy

Might be worthwhile loaning most of our youngsters out, including Sonny Graham, if that means we can bring in some experienced players in January, I would keep Darcy though, he looks a great prospect.

Always thought Darcy was a Bolton lad till I heard his interview yesterday

45 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

One game straight away and they decide how many more to add on in the meantime. Fair to assume Lowe will get three games. 

Not seen the sending off so is it violent conduct or a professional foul?

51 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

One game straight away and they decide how many more to add on in the meantime. Fair to assume Lowe will get three games. 

Bolton news saying 3 games out 

16 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

Not seen the sending off so is it violent conduct or a professional foul?

Definitely the former. It’s at 1:15 on here.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/league-one/11897626/bolton-1-1-shrewsbury

5 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Definitely the former. It’s at 1:15 on here.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/league-one/11897626/bolton-1-1-shrewsbury

Fuckin hell. See you in 3 lad

2 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

Fuckin hell. See you in 3 lad

Aye. Couldn't see it properly where I was, but that's a shocker. What a fucking tool, given our situation with injuries and him being an experienced player.

38 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Aye. Couldn't see it properly where I was, but that's a shocker. What a fucking tool, given our situation with injuries and him being an experienced player.

Rush of blood of the head because of the lads shocking first touch. Just mindless and the last thing we need. Tit.

Was a 50/50 and went in with both feet up and caught Shrews after/ same time as the ball. Not the same as a tackle on someone who already had the ball. Still a sending off.

I have been impressed with Graham from what I have seen but inexperience shows and alongside Lowe / Bridcutt I would be happy to give him a chance but we don't have either.

Thought Weir looked OK as a central midfielder but less so when pushed more wide.  I think Hill has written him off though, not even putting him on the bench when we only named 6 subs.  

Struggling to find any alternative options though unless he puts a defender in there.

Availability of another cb would help maybe play Chickson as defensive midfielder bit lightweight but mobile  & Zouma back in defence with Wright.

Clutching I know but its a problem.

24 minutes ago, Take Hunt Off said:

Availability of another cb would help maybe play Chickson as defensive midfielder bit lightweight but mobile  & Zouma back in defence with Wright.

Clutching I know but its a problem.

Earl looks comfortable on the ball, and may manage a defensive midfielder position I suppose, but Zouma would be needed then.

As posted in another thread I do think Zouma could do a job as a holding midfielder.

2 minutes ago, DomRepWanderer said:

As posted in another thread I do think Zouma could do a job as a holding midfielder.

Good Lord, no. 

Campo, he 'aint.

I think we're more likely to see Edwards, Brockbank or Senior at centre-back than we are to see Zouma.