MATCH THREAD ' BOLTON v CARDIFF CITY ' MATCH THREAD '

BOLTON v CARDIFF CITY
Championship
Saturday, 5 December, 15:00
Macron Stadium, Bolton

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Marshall, Peltier, Connolly, Morrison, Malone, Ralls, Pilkington, Noone, Gunnarsson, Watt & Jones

Subs: Moore, Fabio, Manga, Dikgacoi, Whittingham, Ameobi & Mason

Pilkington starts ahead of Whittingham at Bolton. Fabio is on the bench. Watt and Jones Up front for City.

Early team news from Sporting Life:

05/12/2015

Bolton will be without Max Clayton and Mark Davies for Cardiff's visit to the Macron Stadium.

The Sky Bet Championship basement dwellers lost Clayton to a hamstring injury on Monday and could miss him for the remainder of the campaign if he requires surgery.
Meanwhile, midfielder Davies accrued his fifth caution of the season in that fixture against Brentford and will therefore serve a one-game suspension.
Emile Heskey and Dean Moxey (foot) came through a development squad match this week unscathed but Wellington Silva (hamstring) and Zach Clough (shoulder) remain out.



Cardiff defender Fabio could feature for the first time since damaging foot ligaments at Ipswich at the end of October.
The Brazilian full-back was producing the best football of his Cardiff career when he was injured and is set to replace Scott Malone if he proves his fitness.

Loan signing Tony Watt made his Bluebirds debut in the 2-2 home draw with Burnley last weekend and the Charlton man is set to partner Kenwyne Jones in attack again as Cardiff seek their first goal in open play since October 3.
Federico Macheda (back) and Bruno Ecuele Manga (groin) were both on the bench against Burnley following long-term injuries and will be involved in the matchday squad.


Slade has virtually a full squad to pick from

' Federico Macheda "feeling good" following injury return '

Bolton will be without key players and have not won for 10 games.

Bolton will be without Max Clayton and Mark Davies for Cardiff's visit to the Macron Stadium.

Mark Davies is suspended not injured. Picked up 5th booking Monday

4/12/15

Sky Sports

The Sky Bet Championship basement dwellers lost Clayton to a hamstring injury on Monday and could miss him for the remainder of the campaign if he requires surgery.

Great news for City, Fabio is fit

3rd Dec 2015

SKY NEWS: Bolton Wanderers edging closer to administration #BWFC

Cardiff City Team News 3rd Dec 2015

Fabio Da Silva returned to training early this week and could well be in line for a return even if it is from the bench. Frederico Macheda made an appearance from the bench in Cardiff’s clash with Burnley and he should now be fully fit to start if needed. Anthony Pilkington and Sammy Ameobi should now be available after short spells out.

Tony Watt and Kenwyne Jones are likely to be the front two for a second successive game at Bolton. Aron Gunnarsson was replaced last time out due to a tight hamstring but should be fit enough to start. Bruno Manga is now fully fit but Idriss Saadi is out until the new year.

Bolton Wanderers are set to enter administration and face a 12 point deduction.

If true, they would be on 0 points and 16 points from safety.

A remarkable fall for a club who were safe in the Premier League for years under Sam Allardyce - feel for their fans.




Defender Fabio is set for a return from injury for Cardiff City's Championship game at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.
" Fabio Fit And Ready To Return "


Current City player still out injured Saadi.

Pilkington back in light training

Macheda and Manga all fit and raring to go



Latest News



Possible Lineups

Cardiff City

01 Marshall
02 Peltier
04 Morrison
16 Connolly
28 Malone
11 Noone
17 Gunnarsson
08 Ralls
07 Whittingham
33 Watt
09 Jones

Bolton

01 Amos
06 Vela
02 Gouano
31 Wheater
20 Casado
07 Feeney
08 Spearing
18 Danns
21 Pratley
16 Davies
26 Ameobi


The Opposition

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Bolton. The club competes in the 2015–16 Championship. The club was formed as Christ Church Football Club in 1874, and adopted its current name in 1877. Founder members of the Football League, Bolton have spent the highest number of seasons of any club in the top flight without winning the title (the 2011–12 season was their 73rd, non-consecutive year in the top flight).[5] The closest they have come to the title is third in the First Division on three occasions (1891–92, 1920–21 and 1924–25). As of 2014, the club has spent more seasons in the top division than any other club outside the current Premier League.

Bolton were a successful cup side in the 1920s, winning the FA Cup three times. The club won the cup a fourth time in 1958. A leaner spell followed, reaching a nadir in 1987 when the club spent a season in the Fourth Division. The club regained top-flight status in 1995 after a 15-year absence. In a period of relative success, the club qualified for the UEFA Cup twice, reaching the last 32 in 2005–06 and the last 16 in 2007–08.

The club played at Burnden Park for 102 years from 1895. In 1997 it moved out of town to the Reebok Stadium, named after long-term club sponsor Reebok. The stadium was renamed the Macron Stadium from July 2014 after the club's new sponsor.


2015/16 Latest Results

Cardiff

SAT 28 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 2 - 2 Burnley
SAT 21 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Derby 2 - 0 Cardiff
SAT 7 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 2 - 0 Reading
TUE 3 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Leeds 1 - 0 Cardiff


Bolton

SAT 21 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Reading 2 - 1 Bolton
SAT 7 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Bolton 0 - 0 Bristol City
TUE 3 NOV 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Ipswich 2 - 0 Bolton
SAT 31 OCT 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Preston 0 - 0 Bolton


Last 5 meetings

2014/2015 Mon 06 Apr Cardiff City 0 - 3 Bolton Wdrs. Championship
2014/2015 Tue 04 Nov Bolton Wdrs. 3 - 0 Cardiff City Championship
2013/2014 Sat 25 Jan Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 1 Cardiff City F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 27 Apr Cardiff City 1 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Championship
2012/2013 Sat 03 Nov Bolton Wdrs. 2 - 1 Cardiff City Championship


Previous Highlights




Macron Stadium



Key Facts

Club: Bolton Wanderers FC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 28,100 seats

History and description

Macron Stadium, until recently known as Reebok Stadium, opened on 1 September 1997 with a league match between Bolton and Everton (0-0). Everton had also been the first league opponent at Bolton’s previous home, Burnden Park.

Macron Stadium is particularly known for its characteristic roof structure. It was initially named after long-time club sponsor Reebok, but changed names in 2014 following a new sponsorship deal.


Match Odds

Bolton 13/8
Draw 23/10
Cardiff 7/4


Tickets

Sat. 5th December 2015. KO: 3pm

Available to current Season Ticket Holders and Gold / Junior Bluebird Members only.

General Ticket Prices
Adults: £23.00
Senior Citizens over 65: £16.00
Under 23’s: £16.00
Under 18’s: £9.00

Disabled Allocations
Disabled (Ambulant + Wheelchair): relevant age band
Carer: free of charge

Additional Information
Car parking facilities are available to away supporters at £7 per car, £12 per minibus, and £20 per coach.
Disabled bays are also available on a first come first serve basis, and charged at the amounts above.
The amount is payable on entry to the car park.

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Guess the Score / Attendance

Post your predicted score/attendance below

0-3 City.

Bolton 0 City 2

bolton 1 city 2 crowd 13,900

1-1

Bolton 2-1

After reading this etc viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16562
I now expect City to win 4-0

-1 Cardiff City

Bolton 2 city 0

Current City player still out injured Saadi.

Pilkington back in light training

Macheda and Manga all fit and raring to go

City 2-0 win

Saturday will be only my 4th away this year--- the others preston, ipswich and derby, si id take 1-nil now--keep the faith all we are sayin-----is give us a goal

" Fabio Fit And Ready To Return "

2-1 city

01 Dec 2015

Defender Fabio is set for a return from injury for Cardiff City's Championship game at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

Bolton 1-2 Cardiff

2 nil to Cardiff city until the 89 min then 2-2

Got to get a result there, but they bottom of the league so we will probably lose

After reading this etc http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewt ... =2&t=16562
I now expect City to win 4-0

how can you expect us to win any game 4-0


should win, probably wont 1-1

0-2 jones and Morrison. Apart from our last 5 mins Saturday we defended really well so I am going for a clean sheet and a good win

Bolton Wanderers are set to enter administration and face a 12 point deduction.

If true, they would be on 0 points and 16 points from safety.

A remarkable fall for a club who were safe in the Premier League for years under Sam Allardyce - feel for their fans.

0-1 to the Bluebirds ( probably from a set piece! )

Slade will keep fingers crossed he will be boosted by another returning defender for Saturday’s clash at troubled Bolton with full-back Fabio claiming he is close to being back in contention.


Thursday 3rd Dec 2015

Fabio, who had been in eye-catching form for Slade’s side, has been sidelined since damaging ligaments in his foot in the goalless draw with Ipswich at the end of October.

But he has now returned to training and is eager to make his way back into the starting line-up as he eyes up a mid-season charge.

Fabio went off injured in the first half at Ipswich

"It was very frustrating. I was playing good and playing every game,” the Brazilian said.

“But I am recovered now and want to be back on the pitch. The boys and the staff have helped me a lot.

“I have worked hard to get back as quickly as possible and I think it is quicker than everyone had thought.

“I can’t wait to be back, actually. I really want to help. I have trained and I think I will be available.

“I don’t know if I will start or play for long, but to be available will be good.’’

Cardiff City

Fabio Da Silva returned to training early this week and could well be in line for a return even if it is from the bench. Frederico Macheda made an appearance from the bench in Cardiff’s clash with Burnley and he should now be fully fit to start if needed. Anthony Pilkington and Sammy Ameobi should now be available after short spells out. Tony Watt and Kenwyne Jones are likely to be the front two for a second successive game at Bolton. Aron Gunnarsson was replaced last time out due to a tight hamstring but should be fit enough to start. Bruno Manga is now fully fit but Idriss Saadi is out until the new year.

3rd Dec 2015

SKY NEWS: Bolton Wanderers edging closer to administration #BWFC

Bolton will be without Max Clayton and Mark Davies for Cardiff's visit to the Macron Stadium.

4/12/15

Sky Sports

The Sky Bet Championship basement dwellers lost Clayton to a hamstring injury on Monday and could miss him for the remainder of the campaign if he requires surgery.

Meanwhile, midfielder Davies accrued his fifth caution of the season in that fixture against Brentford and will therefore serve a one-game suspension. Emile Heskey and Dean Moxey (foot) came through a development squad match this week unscathed but Wellington Silva (hamstring) and Zach Clough (shoulder) remain out.

' Federico Macheda "feeling good" following injury return '

By Daniel Lewis

Football League

Friday, December 4, 2015

Cardiff City striker Federico Macheda has admitted that he is determined to play his part in the club's promotion push after finally making a return from injury.
The 24-year-old made his first appearance of the campaign in last weekend's meeting with Burnley, coming off the bench for the final minute of the 2-2 draw. Cardiff let slip a two-goal lead in the closing stages of that match, which Macheda concedes was a major disappointment on the back of what had been his side's most impressive performance of the season to date. Speaking to the Bluebirds' official website, the ex-Manchester United forward said: "Personally, I'm feeling good.


I had my operation around twelve weeks ago now and finally I'm through it and feeling great. I'm looking forward to getting even fitter and contributing to the team. "I had a run-out with the development team ahead of getting out in front of the fans for a few minutes against Burnley. It's always a great feeling getting back after injury - I was very pleased with that.

Imagine Ameobi scoring the winner for Bolton !!!! they still have enough quality players and a good manager remember Blackpool where in a similar situation and beat us 1-0 , lets not think this is a push over but city to win 1-0

We have a strong team compared to Bolton and they really are down and out at this moment in time, Come on City 4-0

Mark Davies is suspended not injured. Picked up 5th booking Monday