Birmingham 0-1 Bolton

Apparently we have a game on Tuesday, not that I give a fuck any more but match thread and all that.

4-0

These look a good side under monk, can’t see us getting anything. Che Adams will have a field day

Blues are flying, we are not.

Can’t see us getting much to be honest.

6-0 to the home team.

Brum 1-4 Bolton!

karlypants wrote:Brum 1-4 Bolton!

We all need to drink what Karly is drinking... inspires courage, creativity and at the least four shots on target!

Another defeat looms, i can't see us winning again this season to be honest.

The thing is that these players have only capitulated once this season (Hull) and for the most part have worked their socks off to stay in games. Unfortunately we don't have the talent to strike back, so I'd be surprised if we lose by a cricket score but still expect to lose.

Ref Watch: Andy Davies to take charge of Birmingham City clash

Andy Davies will take charge of Wanderers’ Sky Bet Championship away clash against Birmingham City on Tuesday evening at St. Andrew's.

In his seventh year as an official, Davies has overseen 25 Championship games this season, in which he has produced 84 yellow cards and six red cards during those fixtures.

When looking towards last season, Davies dished out 104 yellow cards in 31 games, branding just six red cards in total.

The last time Davies officiated a Wanderers game was October 2018, where he oversaw a Wanderers 3-0 home defeat.

In that game, he brandished three yellow cards - Jason Lowe for the Whites and Tobias Figueiredo and Joao Carvalho for Forest.

Paul Hodskinson and Darren Blunden will run the line for the fixture, with Jeremy Simpson as fourth official.

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Preview: Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers travel to Birmingham City in the Sky Bet Championship on Tuesday evening for their latest league fixture.

With that in mind, bwfc.co.uk have picked out five talking points ahead of the clash.

1. Squad Update

Mark Beevers trained on Monday morning ahead of the game having been sidelined in recent weeks, while Luca Connell is due to undergo a scan on his calf after being substituted early on in Saturday's defeat to Preston North end.

Joe Williams however has been back in training for a week following his recent lay-off, with Jack Hobbs still out of contention with his respective injury.

2. Pay On The Day

Bolton Wanderers supporters will be able to buy tickets directly from the away turnstiles at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.

Tickets will be sold on a cash only basis, and prices do not increase on the night.

Advanced sales directly from Bolton Wanderers are still available via the phone lines and in person at Bolton Central until 12 noon on Tuesday afternoon, subject to availability.

After this time, no sales or refunds can be processed.

Ticket Prices

Adults - £10
Over-65s - £5
Under-25s - £5
Under-19s - £5
Under-16s - £1

Please note, Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult and this service is not available to purchase online.

3. The Boss – Garry Monk

At 39 years-old, Monk’s managerial career is still in its infancy and it began in February 2014 with Swansea City on the back of a successful spell as a player in South Wales.

Initially appointed as interim player-manager by then Swans Chairman Huw Jenkins following Michael Laudrup’s sacking, he helped his side reach the Round of 32 of the Europa League and survive relegation from the Premier League with a game to spare, earning himself a three-year contract.

The 2014/15 season showed even more promising signs for Monk’s men and after doing the double over both Manchester United and Arsenal, Swansea City ended the season in eighth position with a record points tally.

A poor start to the 2015/16 however led to his dismissal, and by June 2016 he was back in work at Leeds United, replacing previous Head Coach Steve Evans.

The season he spent in charge at Elland Road certainly brought more positives than negatives, and his team finished seventh in the Championship.

Monk resigned as Leeds boss though following the climax of the campaign, and just two days after the club were taken over by Italian businessman Andrea Radrizzani.

Shortly afterwards, he filled the managerial vacancy at Middlesbrough, but his time at the Riverside Stadium was shortlived.

Boro were 12 points short of the automatic promotion places despite a win at Sheffield Wednesday, and Tony Pulis was drafted in to guide the team to the play-offs.

Birmingham City are the team currently employing Monk meanwhile, and to date he has done an exceptional job.

His first game in charge was ironically a narrow defeat to Middlesbrough, and although the Blues lost their next match at Cardiff City, he then guided his team to three consecutive victories, against Hull City, Ipswich Town and Wanderers before confirming their safety with a final day triumph against Fulham.

As a player, his career began with Torquay United in 1995 before a move to Southampton and after a brief stint with Barnsley, his 12-year association with Swansea City began in 2005.

The former defender racked up 270 appearances for the Swans meanwhile before taking to the dugout.

4. When We Last Met

Back in August of last year, Birmingham made the trip to the University of Bolton Stadium for a Wednesday evening clash under the floodlights.

The Whites were unbeaten in the league at that point having beaten West Bromwich Albion and Reading and drawing with Bristol City, and they proceeded to extend that run to four games with a slender victory over the Blues.

Josh Magennis got the final touch on Sammy Ameobi's cross with 73 minutes on the clock, with his effort enough come full time against Garry Monk's men.



5. Opponents' Current Form

Birmingham City currently sit eighth in the Sky Bet Championship league standings with 46 points from their 31 outings so far this term.

Winning 11, drawing 13 and losing just seven games, they are unbeaten in their last three league outings but did lose three on the bounce prior to that.

They also scored four times against QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon, but had their blushes spared at the death in the capital as the R's Nahki Wells missed a spot-kick in stoppage time which would have levelled the scores at 4-4 - somewhat remarkable given that the Blues were 4-0 up inside 36 minutes.

2 up front?
Ameobi on the bench...

Well done Parkinson, at last he's realised 2 up top works, only hope he's learned a lesson tonight, great result.

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Goal! Birmingham City 0, Bolton Wanderers 1. Callum Connolly (Bolton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luke Murphy with a cross following a set piece situation.

A shame we have Norwich this Saturday.

Nice change lol

karlypants wrote:A shame we have Norwich this Saturday.

Just thinking the same thoughts as you.

Very worrying.

Great stuff. Bolton win, manure lose at home, Pogba sent off.

I'll be wearing my special jimjams tonight.