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Cahill laments Bolton's night off but insists: Business as usual at Burnley
Published : 22 Dec 2009 11:43:59

Bolton defender Gary Cahill turned his focus to the Boxing Day derby against Burnley after the cold snap forced the postponement of the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan. Goal-den boy: Gary Cahill (left) celebrates scoring against West Ham... The Trotters were due to face Wigan at the DW Stadium last night, however severe weather conditions in the north west meant roads in the area had become treacherous. The playing surface was deemed playable, however safety concerns regarding the public areas surrounding the ground, which were covered in snow and ice, meant Wigan had no option but to call off the match. As news reached the Bolton players, Cahill admitted it came as a blow, with Gary Megson's team looking to build on their 3-3 draw against Manchester City and 3-1 win over West Ham. The postponement means that when Bolton face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, it will be their first match for 11 days. Cahill said: 'Obviously we are on a good run and we have done well in the last two games, so it's a disappointment because we had prepared for the game in the last week and we were ready to go.' He explained: 'We had a training session instead, and in that sense the week just continues normally. Everything is now set up for Boxing Day.' Bolton's players were due back in training this morning. Wigan boss Roberto Martinez accepted the decision to postpone the game was necessary considering the perils of travelling when snow and ice are a factor. ...having scored against Manchester City in Bolton's previous match His team also have a derby on Boxing Day, when they play Blackburn at the DW Stadium. A Wigan statement explained the match was 'reluctantly' called off. It explained: 'Following a thorough inspection it was felt that the areas around the stadium, despite the best efforts of Wigan and Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, are deemed not safe for the public.' The statement added: 'The club wishes to apologise to all its supporters, and to the supporters of Bolton, but their safety is of paramount importance.' Cold snap claims Wigan v Bolton as Premier League clash is postponed'I'll be the one to decide if I'm finished' - Blackburn boss Sam AllardyceRoberto Mancini Sheiks on it: New Manchester City boss met billionaire Arab owner weeks before Mark Hughes was sackedLiverpool's midfield misfit Alberto Aquilani makes visit to placenta doctorThe great Premier League mystery: Does anyone REALLY want to win the title?BOLTON WANDERERS FC
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