Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers - Follow LIVE text commentary
22 Nov 2009 - 13:30:00
Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers
Follow every kick as Bolton Wanderers take on Blackburn Rovers at Reebok Stadium in the Premier League
on 22-Nov-2009, kick off time 13:30
Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers Live
Bolton Wanderers face a north-west derby against Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday with Rovers boss Sam Allardyce making another return to his former club.'Big Sam' was revered by the Trotters faithful before making a move to Newcastle United.This move didn't go to plan and following his dismissal, he returned to football with Blackburn and he will be able to use his inside knowledge of the club to his benefit this weekend.Bolton, under the stewardship of Gary Megson, are plodding on in the Premier League and sit in 16th place and precariously just one point above the relegation places.They have another chance to rectify their shocking home form this term.With just one win from their first six and 13 conceded - a league high - this poor return must turn around if they are to avoid a battle at the foot of the table.Blackburn themselves are in an even bigger catastrophe on the road having lost five on the spin.They have conceded a mammoth 18 goals in this time and notched just three, although Arsenal hammered them 6-2 and Chelsea recorded a 5-0 to dent their goal difference.It would seem something has to give this weekend and it is a tough game to call.Megson will be without Tamir Cohen (groin), Sean Davis and Joey O'Brien (both knee), while Dan Shittu and Mustapha Riga (both hamstring) are facing a race against time to make the squad.Allaradyce has the luxury of an almost full-strength squad to choose from.Vince Grella's thigh strain is the only thing causing him concern and the Australian could make it in time for the Reebok Stadium showdown.
