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The Rise and Fall of Bolton Wanderers
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January
Bolton v Burton Albion
Nothing like starting a game really well and then trying your best to throw it away with going down to 10 men but luckily we are able to keep our run going of winning by a single goal.
FA Cup 3rd Round
Bournemouth v Bolton
What a game. When going a goal down I really thought the game was over but the goal on the breath of half time gave us a new lease of life for the second half. We come back out fighting and we ****** a quick second early to give us the advantage before putting the game to bed with 9 minutes to go. Its our biggest win to date.
Blackpool v Bolton
We come back to the league with a bang to make us remember where our level really is.
Rochdale v Bolton
We bounce back with a good win to get us back on track after the blip against Blackpool. Was also a great hat-trick for Brewster and was a great way for him to end his goal drought.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North 3rd Round
Bolton v Sunderland
This game was a slog for both teams as neither really had any real chances until Brewster popped up with the only goal of the game.
Bolton v Portsmouth
I'm not sure how but this team just keeps finding a way to put teams away when we really deserve a point or less at the most as Portsmouth were the much better team here.
Shrewsbury Town v Bolton
We rotate here with the wolves game in mind and yet again we manage to ****** a win through Murphy
FA Cup 4th Round
Wolves v Bolton
Our FA cup run comes to the end against a much stronger opposition.
Bolton v Bristol Rovers
The opening 10 minutes was where it all was in this match and after that it all fizzled out as neither team had any real chances.
League
February
There was no transfer business done this window as after the wage budget being slashed I needed to keep everybody we have as I couldn't get the wages together to replace them.
Bolton v Burton Albion
Nothing like starting a game really well and then trying your best to throw it away with going down to 10 men but luckily we are able to keep our run going of winning by a single goal.
FA Cup 3rd Round
Bournemouth v Bolton
What a game. When going a goal down I really thought the game was over but the goal on the breath of half time gave us a new lease of life for the second half. We come back out fighting and we ****** a quick second early to give us the advantage before putting the game to bed with 9 minutes to go. Its our biggest win to date.
Blackpool v Bolton
We come back to the league with a bang to make us remember where our level really is.
Rochdale v Bolton
We bounce back with a good win to get us back on track after the blip against Blackpool. Was also a great hat-trick for Brewster and was a great way for him to end his goal drought.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North 3rd Round
Bolton v Sunderland
This game was a slog for both teams as neither really had any real chances until Brewster popped up with the only goal of the game.
Bolton v Portsmouth
I'm not sure how but this team just keeps finding a way to put teams away when we really deserve a point or less at the most as Portsmouth were the much better team here.
Shrewsbury Town v Bolton
We rotate here with the wolves game in mind and yet again we manage to ****** a win through Murphy
FA Cup 4th Round
Wolves v Bolton
Our FA cup run comes to the end against a much stronger opposition.
Bolton v Bristol Rovers
The opening 10 minutes was where it all was in this match and after that it all fizzled out as neither team had any real chances.
League
February
There was no transfer business done this window as after the wage budget being slashed I needed to keep everybody we have as I couldn't get the wages together to replace them.
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January
Bolton v Burton Albion
Nothing like starting a game really well and then trying your best to throw it away with going down to 10 men but luckily we are able to keep our run going of winning by a single goal.
FA Cup 3rd Round
Bournemouth v Bolton
What a game. When going a goal down I really thought the game was over but the goal on the breath of half time gave us a new lease of life for the second half. We come back out fighting and we ****** a quick second early to give us the advantage before putting the game to bed with 9 minutes to go. Its our biggest win to date.
Blackpool v Bolton
We come back to the league with a bang to make us remember where our level really is.
Rochdale v Bolton
We bounce back with a good win to get us back on track after the blip against Blackpool. Was also a great hat-trick for Brewster and was a great way for him to end his goal drought.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North 3rd Round
Bolton v Sunderland
This game was a slog for both teams as neither really had any real chances until Brewster popped up with the only goal of the game.
Bolton v Portsmouth
I'm not sure how but this team just keeps finding a way to put teams away when we really deserve a point or less at the most as Portsmouth were the much better team here.
Shrewsbury Town v Bolton
We rotate here with the wolves game in mind and yet again we manage to ****** a win through Murphy
FA Cup 4th Round
Wolves v Bolton
Our FA cup run comes to the end against a much stronger opposition.
Bolton v Bristol Rovers
The opening 10 minutes was where it all was in this match and after that it all fizzled out as neither team had any real chances.
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February
There was no transfer business done this window as after the wage budget being slashed I needed to keep everybody we have as I couldn't get the wages together to replace them.
Are you allowed to have the logos for the premier league or is that your choice?
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Yeah allowed to have them but I've not installed any of the logo packs so just left the default ones
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Ah fair do's
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February
Bolton v Tranmere
Brewster making the difference again here and showing how important a signing he's been as I really don't think we'd be doing this well without him.
Coventry v Bolton
Its a nice steady win again and it was nice to win by more than a single goal again along with keeping a clean sheet.
Doncaster Rovers v Bolton
We get off to an absolute flyer thanks to a striker from 20 yards out from Gilmour and thought we were going to be onto a good thing after that but we just couldn't get another and then it was so disappointing to concede with the final kick of the ball.
Bolton v Wycombe Wanderers
Not much can be said about this game as neither team deserved the 3 points here
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North Quarter Final
Fleetwood Town v Bolton
AHHH we concede the equaliser with seconds left on the clock and the ref even makes us do the kick off before blowing the whistle. But the penalty specialists step up and send us through to the semi finals to face Rotherham.
MK Dons v Bolton
With games coming thick and fast we rotate her and kind of sacrifice the game by doing so. If I was a betting man I would of had a good punt on us losing the match.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North Semi Final
Rotherham United v Bolton
Everybody comes back into the starting line up as I have decided to take this competition seriously to get some silverware into the club and it shows as the game was all over in the first half as the second was one of the most boring halves of football the world has ever seen.
Bolton v Accrington Stanley
Accrington really made us work here as they took the lead before the main man Brewster pegs one back withing 7 minutes to get us back on level terms before getting the winner right at the death and it gets our league form back on track with it being our first win in 4 games.
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March
Bolton v Tranmere
Brewster making the difference again here and showing how important a signing he's been as I really don't think we'd be doing this well without him.
Coventry v Bolton
Its a nice steady win again and it was nice to win by more than a single goal again along with keeping a clean sheet.
Doncaster Rovers v Bolton
We get off to an absolute flyer thanks to a striker from 20 yards out from Gilmour and thought we were going to be onto a good thing after that but we just couldn't get another and then it was so disappointing to concede with the final kick of the ball.
Bolton v Wycombe Wanderers
Not much can be said about this game as neither team deserved the 3 points here
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North Quarter Final
Fleetwood Town v Bolton
AHHH we concede the equaliser with seconds left on the clock and the ref even makes us do the kick off before blowing the whistle. But the penalty specialists step up and send us through to the semi finals to face Rotherham.
MK Dons v Bolton
With games coming thick and fast we rotate her and kind of sacrifice the game by doing so. If I was a betting man I would of had a good punt on us losing the match.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy North Semi Final
Rotherham United v Bolton
Everybody comes back into the starting line up as I have decided to take this competition seriously to get some silverware into the club and it shows as the game was all over in the first half as the second was one of the most boring halves of football the world has ever seen.
Bolton v Accrington Stanley
Accrington really made us work here as they took the lead before the main man Brewster pegs one back withing 7 minutes to get us back on level terms before getting the winner right at the death and it gets our league form back on track with it being our first win in 4 games.
League
March
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March
AFC Wimbledon v Bolton
A nice start to the month as we pull out another of our specialities with scraping through with a 1-0 goal.
Bolton v Peterborough United
We always looked good value for this win so it was good to see us pull 2 goals ahead after 83 minutes. was a bit of a gut punch to concede in the final seconds though to give up our clean sheet.
Southend United v Bolton
Again we scrape through with a 1-0 win thanks to Brewster and it turns out his goal was even more important as it seals us a play off spot at the worst
Fleetwood Town v Bolton
Brewster just can't stop scoring at the moment as we rally in the second half to grab a well deserved 2-1 victory.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy Final
Swindon v Bolton
Finally the game we have been waiting for all month as I get my first taste of managing a final at Wembely and thanks to an injury we have to bring in young Ronan Darcy to the starting lineup and boy does it pay off as he runs in to the box and toes the ball home from 5 yards out after a terrible fumble from the Swindon keeper. Brewster then adds to it as he just didn't want to be left out.
League
Youth Intake
So earlier on we got promised a golden generation but it didn't really happen sadly with only 2 players looking like they may be able to make it
April
AFC Wimbledon v Bolton
A nice start to the month as we pull out another of our specialities with scraping through with a 1-0 goal.
Bolton v Peterborough United
We always looked good value for this win so it was good to see us pull 2 goals ahead after 83 minutes. was a bit of a gut punch to concede in the final seconds though to give up our clean sheet.
Southend United v Bolton
Again we scrape through with a 1-0 win thanks to Brewster and it turns out his goal was even more important as it seals us a play off spot at the worst
Fleetwood Town v Bolton
Brewster just can't stop scoring at the moment as we rally in the second half to grab a well deserved 2-1 victory.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy Final
Swindon v Bolton
Finally the game we have been waiting for all month as I get my first taste of managing a final at Wembely and thanks to an injury we have to bring in young Ronan Darcy to the starting lineup and boy does it pay off as he runs in to the box and toes the ball home from 5 yards out after a terrible fumble from the Swindon keeper. Brewster then adds to it as he just didn't want to be left out.
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Youth Intake
So earlier on we got promised a golden generation but it didn't really happen sadly with only 2 players looking like they may be able to make it
April
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March
AFC Wimbledon v Bolton
A nice start to the month as we pull out another of our specialities with scraping through with a 1-0 goal.
Bolton v Peterborough United
We always looked good value for this win so it was good to see us pull 2 goals ahead after 83 minutes. was a bit of a gut punch to concede in the final seconds though to give up our clean sheet.
Southend United v Bolton
Again we scrape through with a 1-0 win thanks to Brewster and it turns out his goal was even more important as it seals us a play off spot at the worst
Fleetwood Town v Bolton
Brewster just can't stop scoring at the moment as we rally in the second half to grab a well deserved 2-1 victory.
EFL Checkatrade Trophy Final
Swindon v Bolton
Finally the game we have been waiting for all month as I get my first taste of managing a final at Wembely and thanks to an injury we have to bring in young Ronan Darcy to the starting lineup and boy does it pay off as he runs in to the box and toes the ball home from 5 yards out after a terrible fumble from the Swindon keeper. Brewster then adds to it as he just didn't want to be left out.
League
Youth Intake
So earlier on we got promised a golden generation but it didn't really happen sadly with only 2 players looking like they may be able to make it
April
Could you give us screenshots of Steve and Eddie please?
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April
Bolton v Lincoln City
Brewster manages to put us ahead twice but sadly our defence can't keep us in it with giving away a terrible penalty when they could of been left as they weren't going anywhere.
Ipswich v Bolton
A much better performance as we go behind early and then pull it back with a nice late goal to put the league in our sights.
Bolton v Gillingham
And not only is automatic promotion in the bag but we lift the league title as well as Gilmour gets us off to an excellent start from the penalty spot and it was really nice to do it in front of our fans.
The board haven't be too kind with the budget for the championship but that is thanks to our financial situation so we'll just need to do what we can with it.
Bolton v Rotherham Untied
A really disappointing final game in front of our fans after lifting the title but I think the players were a little rough from celebrating.
Oxford v Bolton
We finish the season on a high here with a sloppy victory thanks to the own goal but it was a good moment for the travelling fans.
League
Bolton v Lincoln City
Brewster manages to put us ahead twice but sadly our defence can't keep us in it with giving away a terrible penalty when they could of been left as they weren't going anywhere.
Ipswich v Bolton
A much better performance as we go behind early and then pull it back with a nice late goal to put the league in our sights.
Bolton v Gillingham
And not only is automatic promotion in the bag but we lift the league title as well as Gilmour gets us off to an excellent start from the penalty spot and it was really nice to do it in front of our fans.
The board haven't be too kind with the budget for the championship but that is thanks to our financial situation so we'll just need to do what we can with it.
Bolton v Rotherham Untied
A really disappointing final game in front of our fans after lifting the title but I think the players were a little rough from celebrating.
Oxford v Bolton
We finish the season on a high here with a sloppy victory thanks to the own goal but it was a good moment for the travelling fans.
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Season Overview
review
Well what a season. To come back and win the league after starting on -12 points was well above expectations for us nad hopefully its the start of something special. We also beat expectations in both of the cups by beating premiership oposition to progress into the further stages.
The average attendance give me hope for next season as with playing in the Championship we should be able to increase this which will help bring in more money for future transfers.
End of Season Awards
There really was only one player who could win player of the year and ofcourse its the main man himself Rhian Brewster who scored 29 goals across all competitions for us with 23 of them getting him the leagues golden boot. He also gets the Young Play of the Season award. In my eyes even though he was only a loan signing he won the Signing of the Season as well even though that usually only goes to permanent signings.
Commercial
Finally some positive reading as everything is on the up and hopefully that should continue over the next few seasons as long as we don't get relegated back down to League 1
Finances
Sadly these don't make kind reading and its going to be tough to try and turn it around and its certainly going to be tough to try and bring players in when things are this bad.
Next Season
Well it looks like next season is going to be horrendous as we are expected to just do our best to try and stay up which is always good for keeping my job.
review
Well what a season. To come back and win the league after starting on -12 points was well above expectations for us nad hopefully its the start of something special. We also beat expectations in both of the cups by beating premiership oposition to progress into the further stages.
The average attendance give me hope for next season as with playing in the Championship we should be able to increase this which will help bring in more money for future transfers.
End of Season Awards
There really was only one player who could win player of the year and ofcourse its the main man himself Rhian Brewster who scored 29 goals across all competitions for us with 23 of them getting him the leagues golden boot. He also gets the Young Play of the Season award. In my eyes even though he was only a loan signing he won the Signing of the Season as well even though that usually only goes to permanent signings.
Commercial
Finally some positive reading as everything is on the up and hopefully that should continue over the next few seasons as long as we don't get relegated back down to League 1
Finances
Sadly these don't make kind reading and its going to be tough to try and turn it around and its certainly going to be tough to try and bring players in when things are this bad.
Next Season
Well it looks like next season is going to be horrendous as we are expected to just do our best to try and stay up which is always good for keeping my job.
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Season Prerview
Transfers Out
So with the finances so bad we've had to make a sale that I really didnt want to make but Brighton accepted to pay such a ridiculous deal for Darcey I couldn't say no as it would sort us right out. The other big deal was selling Jack Byrne within 2 weeks of him joining the club as he became unhappy as soon as he joined so a number of clubs swooped to activate his release clause. The rest of the players to leave the club didn't really have a futre at the club and would of been back up players at best and running out for the Under 23's team. The only down side is for us brining in over £19 million we only get 15% of any transfer fee so we still don't have much to spend.
Transfers in
We have been very busy here grabbing bargins where ever we can but I feel we have got a couple of great bargins. Everybody we paid a transfer fee for was on the transfer list. I feel our best signings have been getting Brewster in on loan again followed byy Gribbin, Bazunu. I feel we have done excellent business and managed to build a good squad for making a go of avoding relegation this season.
Preseason
So apart from the loss against Fleetwood we have had a pretty successful preseason with good results against Wolves and Hertha BSC.
Starting XI
We go with the same formation as last season as the DM really helps out the defence when we play against the bigger teams and we have 4 top class attacking players to get us the goals.
Finances
Everything is looking a lot healthier now and hopefully it will continue to grow as the season goes on to give us a better budget for next season.
Expectations
Some pretty low expectations this season which is good as it means the pressure is off and the team can just go out and play.
Season Tickets
With promotion and the players we've brought in there has been a nice boost in the season ticket sales which has helped sort the finances out but it will be good playing infront of a bigger crowd this season.
New Contract
I'm now tied to the club until 2023 after our promotion and it even comes with a nice pay rise as well.
August
Transfers Out
So with the finances so bad we've had to make a sale that I really didnt want to make but Brighton accepted to pay such a ridiculous deal for Darcey I couldn't say no as it would sort us right out. The other big deal was selling Jack Byrne within 2 weeks of him joining the club as he became unhappy as soon as he joined so a number of clubs swooped to activate his release clause. The rest of the players to leave the club didn't really have a futre at the club and would of been back up players at best and running out for the Under 23's team. The only down side is for us brining in over £19 million we only get 15% of any transfer fee so we still don't have much to spend.
Transfers in
We have been very busy here grabbing bargins where ever we can but I feel we have got a couple of great bargins. Everybody we paid a transfer fee for was on the transfer list. I feel our best signings have been getting Brewster in on loan again followed byy Gribbin, Bazunu. I feel we have done excellent business and managed to build a good squad for making a go of avoding relegation this season.
Preseason
So apart from the loss against Fleetwood we have had a pretty successful preseason with good results against Wolves and Hertha BSC.
Starting XI
We go with the same formation as last season as the DM really helps out the defence when we play against the bigger teams and we have 4 top class attacking players to get us the goals.
Finances
Everything is looking a lot healthier now and hopefully it will continue to grow as the season goes on to give us a better budget for next season.
Expectations
Some pretty low expectations this season which is good as it means the pressure is off and the team can just go out and play.
Season Tickets
With promotion and the players we've brought in there has been a nice boost in the season ticket sales which has helped sort the finances out but it will be good playing infront of a bigger crowd this season.
New Contract
I'm now tied to the club until 2023 after our promotion and it even comes with a nice pay rise as well.
August
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Knew my house was safe all along. Needless to say I won't be betting my house on you getting automatic promotion this season, but confident you will stay up. Good luck in the Championship!
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August
Bolton v Stoke
A solid start to our time in the Championship agianst a strong team who finished 4th last season. Good to see Brewster picking up where he left off.
Huddersfield Town v Bolton
Such a heart breaking result as we were so good for the majoity of this game until the final minute where we let in a well worked set piece.
Carabao Cup 1st Round
Macclesfield Town v Bolton
A much better game as we finally get our first win. We rotated the squad here to allow the players a rest since it a busy month and they duly deliver with seeing us throguh to the 2nd round to play Gillingham at home.
Bolton v Swansea
Brewster!!!!! he really is putting teams to the sword even in the chmpionship as he gets a first half hat-trick.
Bristol City v Bolton
We get off to a great start here through Emmanuel and we even take advantage of the sending off to make sure that we walk away with the 3 points.
Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton
Brewster is at it again as he gets another hat-trick and this time it only takes him 5 minutes to give us another very well earned 3 points.
Carabao Cup 2nd Round
Bolton v Gillingham
Brewster doesn't care who he plays against he just wants to prove to Liverpool he can score.
Bolton v Aston Villa
Brewster sits this game out to give other people a change at getting some goals and Emmanuel plays a blinder as he grabs 2 goals from the right back position.
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September
Bolton v Stoke
A solid start to our time in the Championship agianst a strong team who finished 4th last season. Good to see Brewster picking up where he left off.
Huddersfield Town v Bolton
Such a heart breaking result as we were so good for the majoity of this game until the final minute where we let in a well worked set piece.
Carabao Cup 1st Round
Macclesfield Town v Bolton
A much better game as we finally get our first win. We rotated the squad here to allow the players a rest since it a busy month and they duly deliver with seeing us throguh to the 2nd round to play Gillingham at home.
Bolton v Swansea
Brewster!!!!! he really is putting teams to the sword even in the chmpionship as he gets a first half hat-trick.
Bristol City v Bolton
We get off to a great start here through Emmanuel and we even take advantage of the sending off to make sure that we walk away with the 3 points.
Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton
Brewster is at it again as he gets another hat-trick and this time it only takes him 5 minutes to give us another very well earned 3 points.
Carabao Cup 2nd Round
Bolton v Gillingham
Brewster doesn't care who he plays against he just wants to prove to Liverpool he can score.
Bolton v Aston Villa
Brewster sits this game out to give other people a change at getting some goals and Emmanuel plays a blinder as he grabs 2 goals from the right back position.
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Come on beat Millwank for me
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Cracking start mate, just what was needed!!!
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August
Bolton v Stoke
A solid start to our time in the Championship agianst a strong team who finished 4th last season. Good to see Brewster picking up where he left off.
Huddersfield Town v Bolton
Such a heart breaking result as we were so good for the majoity of this game until the final minute where we let in a well worked set piece.
Carabao Cup 1st Round
Macclesfield Town v Bolton
A much better game as we finally get our first win. We rotated the squad here to allow the players a rest since it a busy month and they duly deliver with seeing us throguh to the 2nd round to play Gillingham at home.
Bolton v Swansea
Brewster!!!!! he really is putting teams to the sword even in the chmpionship as he gets a first half hat-trick.
Bristol City v Bolton
We get off to a great start here through Emmanuel and we even take advantage of the sending off to make sure that we walk away with the 3 points.
Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton
Brewster is at it again as he gets another hat-trick and this time it only takes him 5 minutes to give us another very well earned 3 points.
Carabao Cup 2nd Round
Bolton v Gillingham
Brewster doesn't care who he plays against he just wants to prove to Liverpool he can score.
Bolton v Aston Villa
Brewster sits this game out to give other people a change at getting some goals and Emmanuel plays a blinder as he grabs 2 goals from the right back position.
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September
Next part?