Ching squared off against his old club yesterday. (Photo via Montreal Impact)

As bad as it was back in November, both Brian Ching and the Houston Dynamo are ready to move past the whole expansion draft fiasco.

Ching now a member of the Montreal Impact played the Dynamo yesterday in a preseason scrimmage.

David Preece on gay footballers.

Kevin Davies' wife on the transfer window.

Zonal Marking on being good in the air.

Still warm and cuddly after Sunday but a midweek trip to a freezing Lancashire is not what was wanted, particularly to a Lancashire team who are in the process of turning their season around.

The recent beatings of both Liverpool teams is evidence of Bolton's turnaround. Add in the Cup win over Swansea and we can see tonight's game will be a challenge.

Still warm and cuddly after Sunday but a midweek trip to a freezing Lancashire is not what was wanted, particularly to a Lancashire team who are in the process of turning their season around.

The recent beatings of both Liverpool teams is evidence of Bolton's turnaround. Add in the Cup win over Swansea and we can see tonight's game will be a challenge.

Photo: Paul Rudderow

Le Talk

Yesterday he's going, today he is staying. An article from sportinglife.com suggests that Le Toux "did not impress sufficiently" at Bolton. Owen Coyle is quoted in the article, "Sebastien came in for a couple of days, and to be fair to him he hadn't trained for four or five weeks.

Photo: Paul Rudderow

Le Talk

Yesterday he's going, today he is staying. An article from sportinglife.com suggests that Le Toux "did not impress sufficiently" at Bolton. Owen Coyle is quoted in the article, "Sebastien came in for a couple of days, and to be fair to him he hadn't trained for four or five weeks.

Featured image courtesy of Philadelphia Union

Le Talk

While posing a hypothetical question to the Union Twitterati whether they would accept $2.75 million for Sebastien Le Toux, Jonathan "The Goalkeeper" Tannenwald mentions, "I've been told there has been no offer yet."

Meanwhile, Daily News reporter Kerith Gabriel writes, "It's likely the Union will start the 2012 campaign without Frenchman Sebastien Le Toux.

Featured image courtesy of Philadelphia Union

Le Talk

While posing a hypothetical question to the Union Twitterati whether they would accept $2.75 million for Sebastien Le Toux, Jonathan "The Goalkeeper" Tannenwald mentions, "I've been told there has been no offer yet."

Meanwhile, Daily News reporter Kerith Gabriel writes, "It's likely the Union will start the 2012 campaign without Frenchman Sebastien Le Toux.

Some amazing PSP original work from the past few days: Earl Gardner's sweet photo essay from the SOB Help Kick Hunger event, info on the MLS All-Star game, Ed's fantastic piece on the last All-Star game in Philly, Dan's take on the possibility of selling Le Toux, and Eli's examination of the U's post-Seba strike force.

It's been less than 24 hours, but Sebastien Le Toux shouldn't get comfortable after returning to Philadelphia, according to an English soccer reporter.

Alan Nixon, a Mirror Football writer, has tweeted multiple times today concerning Le Toux's possible transfer to Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League.

It's been less than 24 hours, but Sebastien Le Toux shouldn't get comfortable after returning to Philadelphia, according to an English soccer reporter.

Alan Nixon, a Mirror Football writer, has tweeted multiple times today concerning Le Toux's possible transfer to Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League.

Liverpool travel to Bolton on Saturday evening well aware anything less than three points at the Reebok Stadium will cast serious doubts over their already flagging top-four ambitions.
A seventh Premier League draw of the season at Anfield in last weekend's dire stalemate against Stoke has left the 18-time champions of England five points adrift of fourth place.

Fox Soccer is reporting that Union striker/top scorer/face-of-the-franchise/fan-favorite Sebastien Le Toux began training with the English Premier League's Bolton Wanderers ahead of a transfer that will be completed by the end of the week.

As of 12:40 PM, no sources have confirmed this news.

By Chris Wright

Pies pick of the stills from last night's FA Cup third round replay action...

ITV's punditry panel Matt Smith, Gordon Strachan and Ian Wright watch over QPR's game against the MK Dons from deep within the bowels of their elevated glass fortress at a sparsely populated Loftus Road

New QPR manager Mark Hughes gives the home crowd a wave before taking his place in the Loftus Road dugout for the first time

Obviously not used to moving at these speeds, a terrified Kevin Davies motors past Macclesfield Town's Tony Diagne at the Reebok.

Two big wins tonight in the FA Cup for Bolton and QPR, two sides that have been struggling for wins in the league this season.

Bolton beat fourth-tier Macclesfield 2-0 to reach the competition's last 32. First-half goals by striker Kevin Davies and Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov set up an all-Premier League match against Swansea on Jan.

Two big wins tonight in the FA Cup for Bolton and QPR, two sides that have been struggling for wins in the league this season.

Bolton beat fourth-tier Macclesfield 2-0 to reach the competition's last 32. First-half goals by striker Kevin Davies and Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov set up an all-Premier League match against Swansea on Jan.

There has been plenty of hype surrounding Tom Cleverley over the past year or two which reached a climax this summer once Paul Scholes announced his retirement. Cleverley was tipped by plenty to be the successor to one of the most gifted midfielders this country has ever seen.

Fortunately for the lad, and for the team, Cleverley dealt with the expectation well, and confirmed his place in the starting XI at the start of the season.

There has been plenty of hype surrounding Tom Cleverley over the past year or two which reached a climax this summer once Paul Scholes announced his retirement. Cleverley was tipped by plenty to be the successor to one of the most gifted midfielders this country has ever seen.

Fortunately for the lad, and for the team, Cleverley dealt with the expectation well, and confirmed his place in the starting XI at the start of the season.

Video- Tim Howard goal vs Bolton Everton 2012 4 January- GK goal from own half is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Video- Tim Howard goal vs Bolton Everton 2012 4 January- GK goal from own half is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter This stunning Tim Howard goal vs Bolton ( see video goal below) saw the American goalkeeper become only the fourth goalie to score a goal in the Premiership after [.

By David Chalmers

If you'll excuse the pun and read on...

Over a number of years, football has played with systems and tried to define formations while the brains on the bench tell us that their players aren't confined to a sole set of instructions, but taking a look at the Premier League this season, it's looking increasingly more like target men are the focal point of most sides at this moment in time.

Why Bolton's troubles run deeper than Owen Coyle's management

Owen Coyle is facing major problems at Bolton – and if they go down it could put the whole club's future in doubt. Why on earth is no-one talking about Bolton's £110million debt? People watched Portsmouth unravel and they're fighting for their very existence.

Showing that chunky lads can cut the mustard in the top flight 1. Grant Holt (Norwich) He's a big unit. When he had his moustache he looked more like a rogue DC from a 1970s police drama than a top footballer. Nonetheless, he's proved he can score in the Premier League. 2. Jonathan Walters (Stoke) [.

With Shay Given out for a month, Brad Guzan gets his first Premier League start, and it's also emerged this week that the American is in contract discussions with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. Jermaine Jenas is out for the season, and with the club apparently on the hook for his wages the less said about that the better.

Actually Adebayor is bigger than everybody. Greg focuses on important matters here. Not quite what Thierry Henri had in mind when he famously remarked that 'size matters'. His slogan for tomorrow is, 'Kevin Davies: can we fix him? Yes we can!' We are all determined to put Wednesday behind us and let's hope the club does too.

What are the odds England are the top scoring home nation this weekend? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Petr Cech may wear his usual headgear AND a specially-designed mask to protect his broken nose in the Czech Republic's Euro 2012 play-off tonight. When asked if wearing both would affect his vision, the Chelsea keeper replied: "Who said that?

Bolton vs Stoke Goals 5-0 Highlights Video 2011 Eagles Klasnic Davies is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Bolton vs Stoke Goals 5-0 Highlights Video 2011 Eagles Klasnic Davies is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Bolton vs Stoke 2011 ( Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City 2011) ( BWFC SCFC Video Below) Final score and result:- Bolton vs Stoke 5-0 ( Kevin Davies, Ivan Klasnic*2, Chris Eagles*2) Reebok Stadium, [.

Bolton have yet to win at home in the league. Yup, you read that right. They are winless at home. They've lost 13 of their last 15 league games. 13 of 15! Losses! But we're still backing them to pull ... Continue reading →

After a variable first couple of months for Arsenal, Per Mertesacker has seemingly turned a corner in terms of strengthening the backline, especially when partnered with Koscielny. He has faced some tough opposition, with the likes of Kevin Davies, Emmanuel Adebayor and Yakubu coming up against the German since August.

By Alan Duffy

Wigan Athletic 1-3 Bolton Wanderers Premier League 15 October 2011

Wigan gave yet another fine example of how not to defend in their 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Bolton.

Defensive errors were central to the home side's defeat yet again, with Bolton, a side hardly on top form this season, all too happy to capitalise.

Revitalised Wanderers break loosing streak

• Saturday, October 15, 2011
• Venue: The DW Stadium
• Attendance: 17,261
• Referee: Mike Dean

• Nigel Reo-Coker [4]
• Darren Pratley [23]
• Mohamed Diame [40]
• Franco Di Santo [45+1]
• David Ngog [45+3]
• Paul Robinson [63]
• Dedryck Boyata [67]
• Maynor Figueroa [71]
• Gary Caldwell [73]
• Kevin Davies (penalty miss) [73]
• Antolin Alcaraz [79]
• Martin Petrov [82]
• Chris Eagles [90+2]

Bolton Wanderers lifted themselves off the bottom with a deserved win away to Wigan.

Revitalised Wanderers break loosing streak

• Saturday, October 15, 2011
• Venue: The DW Stadium
• Attendance: 17,261
• Referee: Mike Dean

• Nigel Reo-Coker [4]
• Darren Pratley [23]
• Mohamed Diame [40]
• Franco Di Santo [45+1]
• David Ngog [45+3]
• Paul Robinson [63]
• Dedryck Boyata [67]
• Maynor Figueroa [71]
• Gary Caldwell [73]
• Kevin Davies (penalty miss) [73]
• Antolin Alcaraz [79]
• Martin Petrov [82]
• Chris Eagles [90+2]

Bolton Wanderers lifted themselves off the bottom with a deserved win away to Wigan.

Why striking absences are the key to Bolton's decline

Owen Coyle has ­struggled this season because he has lost two thirds of last season's strike force. Daniel Sturridge and Johan Elmander have gone. Kevin Davies has been isolated and it shows in his form and performances.

Underfire managers and new beginnings... Bolton Wanderers Gary Megson and Sammy Lee were sacked for better starts to a season at the Reebok. Owen Coyle may have persuaded fans initially that he could be the eventual replacement for Sam Allardyce's success, but the wheels have come off rather spectacularly.

By Alan Duffy

Sunderland's combative midfielder Lee Cattermole has apparently cultivated something of a persecution complex judging by his latest comments.

The 23-year-old hardman, who has picked up only 47 bookings and five red cards since 2005/06 in domestic football said: "I feel like they (referees) are out there for me at the minute.

The club has today confirmed that Tom Cleverley has signed a new four year deal with the club, reportedly worth £40,000 a week.

After making a great start to the season, Cleverley has been missing since our 5-0 thrashing of Bolton after Kevin Davies injured him.

Cleverley is set to return to the team after the International break and the manager previously hinted he could be involved in our game at Anfield this weekend.

What are the odds England have less than five shots on target in Montenegro? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Fabio Capello called up Bolton lump Kevin Davies last time England played Montenegro. Which gives you some idea how seriously that match was treated. If memory serves, the two line-ups that night consisted only of players with surnames ending in ‘ic'.

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images(Bleacher Report) Bolton Wanderers have been chasing the signature of Liverpool's 22-year old French attacker David N'Gog for the last few months, and it looks like he is finally set to make the move in the next 24 hours.
As the deal has been left late, the Trotters are racing to get it done in time just as Liverpool is.

Cruise-control mode. Danny and Frank made sure of that. More after the jump.

Vindicated

Well that was sweet now wasn't it? This was a display a long time in the making, and at last the Blues put together their most complete performance under Andre Villas-Boas.

The irony. Damn.

"Dat's what me t'ought!"

For those not in the know, my offering is a reference to this. Poor, I know. Anyway, let's see what you got people.

I'm looking for some gold here. The photo deserves it.

This young, confident man is expecting a start against his former part-time employers.

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