There's a piece in the BEN about BWFC most underrated players.

Agree with a few, Branny

Simon Charlton

Roy Greaves etc , and even agree about Henrik Pedersson.

But would like to add a mainly forgotten face from a dark time where he was consistently the best player on the pitch in a White shirt.

Brian Borrows.

Went on to play for years at the top level without really ever grabbing the glory.

Matt Clarke in that pne play off final made some great saves

Just now, marple whites said:

Matt Clarke in that pne play off final made some great saves

Top keeper

did they want 1m for him 

1 minute ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

Top keeper

did they want 1m for him 

Rings a bell and that was decent money for a keeper at that time 

Would have been a lot to pay for a back up keeper given Jussi was always going to be back to number one (or 22 in his case) when fit again. 

12 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

Would have been a lot to pay for a back up keeper given Jussi was always going to be back to number one (or 22 in his case) when fit again. 

Something rings a bell that we would go to 400k  but they wanted 1m 

4 hours ago, Rudy’s Message said:

We weren’t the same when he left 

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

3 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

I think a move suited all parties by the time it came around. Yes he was an unfair scapegoat (as they have so often been when you think of the likes of Farrelly, Pedersen and Pratley) but he’d lost his spark by the end and looked like he needed a fresh start. 

9 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

Yeah he was a scapegoat but I suppose it comes with the territory as captain not that he deserved it we have some spoilt fans

11 minutes ago, Casino said:

80% of Nolans game was his goals

Towards the end, his efforts were hitting posts, bars, defenders whatever

The fact that by then folk were looking for people to blame cos we weren't top of the prem, meant he got it in the neck

Says a lot about his critics at the time who probably don't turn up any more

Cocks

Megson wanted him to play box to box which was never Nolan’s game, Nolan leaving was absolutely gutting then and even more so when I look back, was beginning of the end of that wonderful team spirit we had. 

Edited April 10, 20206 yr by Mounts Kipper

I don't think Kevin Nolan was underrated by Bolton fans, but maybe by the wider football world.

I don't think Eagles got enough praise. He had his off days, but when he was on it he could be a massive pain in the arse for opponents. Always a goal threat as well. His last minute winner against Blackburn is up there with my best BWFC moments.

I think Nobby lost some of his mojo when Sam left, only guessing but I think it affected him most. By the time Megson was in his pomp I think he really needed a fresh start. 

2 minutes ago, Adlington Trotter said:

I don't think Kevin Nolan was underrated by Bolton fans, but maybe by the wider football world.

I don't think Eagles got enough praise. He had his off days, but when he was on it he could be a massive pain in the arse for opponents. Always a goal threat as well. His last minute winner against Blackburn is up there with my best BWFC moments.

Plucked his eyebrows though 

Matt Taylor put a good shift in 

and got dogs 

2 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

Matt Taylor put a good shift in 

and got dogs 

Feeney the same.. He might not have had the quality but unlike a good few around him he worked hard & never hid. 

3 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

Matt Taylor put a good shift in 

and got dogs 

Good pro Taylor, and decent player. 

19 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

Matt Taylor put a good shift in 

and got dogs 

Never understood the hate for Taylor

11 hours ago, ZicoKelly said:

Nicky Hunt

I'd agree. Pity he was built like a wendy house.

26 minutes ago, deane koontz said:

I'd agree. Pity he was built like a wendy house.

His biggest problem was that he left the coat hanger in his shirt.

I know Gardner was loved by the fans but in terms of a player I think he was incredibly underrated. I thought he was outstanding, a great pro, always worked hard, always gave it his all, and just overall a fantastic player. Top servant for the club. 
When we’re talking about all time club greats he should be in the debate. 

I reckon when it was going well for Nicky Hunt he wasn't far away from an England call up. There were very few decent English right backs after Neville. 

2 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

His biggest problem was that he left the coat hanger in his shirt.

I know Gardner was loved by the fans but in terms of a player I think he was incredibly underrated. I thought he was outstanding, a great pro, always worked hard, always gave it his all, and just overall a fantastic player. Top servant for the club. 
When we’re talking about all time club greats he should be in the debate. 

Agreed. Loved Ricky G he was fantastic for us. 

4 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

I reckon when it was going well for Nicky Hunt he wasn't far away from an England call up. There were very few decent English right backs after Neville. 

I seem to remember him getting injured with a dislocated shoulder right before a squad was announced when Neville was injured and I thought that was his time.

Who came on for Hunt when he was injured?

Not sure... Barness? 

Just now, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

Not sure... Barness? 

No it was a young player. He got a bad injury as well.

I know Joey O’Brien came in eventually but thought we had a youngster come in as well at RB. Might be wrong 

5 minutes ago, Rudy’s Message said:

No it was a young player. He got a bad injury as well.

Joe Riley?