Scunthorpe 1-0 Bolton

I thought that this would be a very difficult game for us but after the result at Southend, anything is possible. Add to that the fact that Scunny have been battered by injuries recently and have eight first team regulars out so I suspect it won't be as tough as first thought. 

If Madine is rested as Parky hinted he might I still think we'll lose narrowly but otherwise 1 - 1 for me.

Train keeps rolling, 1-3

Confidence should be high, as long as we keep focused we can get a result. Bit of a blow Madine is probably out but Max should be chomping at the bit and with ALF in the team we always have a chance of nicking a goal or two. COYW

Ref watch: David Webb to officiate Scunthorpe United clash


David Webb will run the rule over Wanderers’ Sky Bet League One trip to Scunthorpe United on Saturday.

The Lancashire based official has been involved in the professional game for the past ten seasons and last took charge of a Bolton game when the Whites hosted Shrewsbury Town back in December.

Mr Webb has overseen 38 games so far this season, handing out 100 yellow cards and two red cards.

Phillip Dermott and Robert Merchant will run the line, while Nigel Smith is the fourth official.

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I think a 1-3 win is a possibility. All depends on whether we fly out the gate at the start of each half.

We'll get dicked.

you say that every week but i suppose even a stopped clock is right twice a day

Norpig wrote:you say that every week but i suppose even a stopped clock is right twice a day

I'll start to worry when she has us winning.

Tweet from Iles -

Gary Madine out of tomorrow's game at Scunthorpe United with a shoulder injury. Had a scan. Results Monday.

Q- Any news on when Andy Taylor back Marc?

Iles - They will make a decision tomorrow.

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Graham Alexander disagrees though.

Preview: Five talking points ahead of Scunthorpe United v Bolton Wanderers

1. 50 games


This weekend will see Phil Parkinson take charge of his fiftieth game in charge of Bolton Wanderers.

Taking to the dugout for the first time as Whites manager on 6 August as the Whites overcame Sheffield United, since then the former Bradford City manager has led Bolton to second in the table.

With a lot of happy memories already made under Parky, Trotters fans will be hoping for plenty more in the future, starting at Glanford Park.

2. Eager Beevers


If Mark Beevers scores on Saturday, he will become the first Wanderers player to score in six successive away games for 67 years.

The last player to achieve this was Willie Moir in the 1950-51 season as the former Scotland international scored against Tottenham Hotspur, Wolves, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Everton and Huddersfield Town.

With the defender having already found the net against Fleetwood Town, Gillingham, Oxford United, Shrewsbury Town and Southend United in recent weeks, another goal this weekend would go down a treat!

3. Life on the road

Beevers' strikes in each of the aforementioned outings have helped Bolton claim maximum points on the road in each of their last five away games.

With Fleetwood, Oxford and Southend also challenging for promotion, the Trotters are finding form when it matters against some of the division's toughest sides.

And with another top-six contender in the shape of Scunthorpe United standing in their way on Saturday, Wanderers will be hungry to ensure history repeats itself as they look to maintain their recent form.


4. Options upfront
Having lost Gary Madine to injury in midweek, the Whites will be calling upon their strength in depth in attack as they prepare to make the trip to Lincolnshire.

Midfielder Josh Vela is Bolton's leading goalscorer so far this season with ten goals to his name, while central defenders Beevers and David Wheater have both popped up with seven strikes apiece. 

Elsewhere, forward Adam Le Fondre has netted five goals from just 12 starts since his return to Macron Stadium on loan back in January.

But with the Trotters currently finding form in a 3-5-2 formation, Parkinson will have a decision to make regarding who partners ALF in attack.

Max Clayton and Chris Long will both be competing for a place in Wanderers' starting XI having been limited to substitute appearances in recent weeks.

And with both proving themselves as useful options from the bench, whoever is given the nod will be keen to make their mark from the start at Glanford Park.

5. Unbeaten Run

Having returned to winning ways against Southend United in midweek, the Whites are currently amidst a nine-game unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One.

Winning six and drawing three of those matches, Bolton have also scored 19 goals during that period.

Having also won all of their previous five matches on their travels, Parkinson’s men will be eager to make that six come full-time tomorrow afternoon.

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Love it. Spends all week bigging up Max Clayton and then picks Wilkinson instead.

I have no idea why Parky keeps putting faith in Wilkinson, the lad simply isn't good enough as he's proven time and time again.

We'll get dicked.

Natasha Whittam wrote:Love it. Spends all week bigging up Max Clayton and then picks Wilkinson instead.

I have no idea why Parky keeps putting faith in Wilkinson, the lad simply isn't good enough as he's proven time and time again.

We'll get dicked.

He's built everything around having a target man and Wilko is the only one that can do that so it makes sense. But like you I'd prefer it if he tried an alternative way of playing so there are options if one way isn't working.

wanderlust wrote:He's built everything around having a target man and Wilko is the only one that can do that so it makes sense.

But he's terrible in the air with no pace. He makes Madine look like Alan Shearer.

Have to agree with Nat:- the times I've seen Wilkinson, he has looked way out of his depth. Nothing to commend him at all....

Disappointing.
But the gap is still seven points,as good as eight with GD,and there's one less game to play.
Still in good nick. No need for panic.

Huge thanks to Oldham !!