Yesterday, MLS released the rules for next week's expansion draft to help Philadelphia select their first 10 players. We must turn in our list of protected players Monday at 2 p.m. CT. Who do you think will make the list? Who would you protect?
Last season we lost Tyson Wahl to Seattle. The list of all players we have lost in expansion drafts is shown below. Click to continue reading...

We're down to only 2 former Wizards still playing in MLS, as Chris Klein and LA will meet Yura Movsisyan and Real Salt Lake Sunday in MLS Cup. Still there was more action around the world this week with FIFA international games being played. Two former Wizards competed with their respective national teams as both Shavar Thomas and Eddie Johnson played for Jamaica and the US respectively. Click to continue reading...

The one and only Matty Taylor spins us a little yarn on why young boys should not be allowed to have nice cars. I highly recommend checking out the extensive Channelbee Football section. Many hilarious videos.

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The list of former Wizards currently playing is getting smaller and smaller as more of the American team's seasons come to an end. The first round of the MLS playoffs are half over, so next week will be the end for even more former Wizards.
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Taylor Graham - Seattle Sounders FC - Did not dress in Seattle's 0-0 draw with Houston. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea cruised to victory last night as they beat Bolton 4-0. Goals from Kalou (yes he scored again), Malouda, Deco and Drogba sealed an easy win as Chelsea progress to the League Cup quarter finals. To be honest it could of been a hat full and apart from the odd attack on goal (which Hilario will remember from the game more than anything) it was pretty much one sided. Click to continue reading...

League Cup, Fourth Round Chelsea Give Wanderers The Blues

• Tuesday, Ocotber 28, 2009
• Venue: Stamford Bridge
• Attendance: 41,538
• Referee: Andre Marriner

• Salomon Kalou [15]
• Florent Malouda [26]
• Deco [67]
• Didier Drogba [89]

It was never going to be easy for The Wanderers to get a result at Stamford Bridge but who would have known that it was going to so easy for Chelsea.

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I was unable to watch the game today because I had to write a history essay (though the game probably would have been just as painful). I've just been reading some reports (as of now no video is out) and things don't look good do they? Even Gary Megson called us crap and he barely ever does that (even though we quite often are crap).

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So far I haven't been able to find full highlights unfortunately, though I have found a video of all the goals (you'll have to watch an advert about toothbrushes, but it's worth it). I will admit, I did not see the match, nor have I been able to watch full highlights (I was playing rugby), so this report will be a bit of an amalgamation of tidbits I stole form other reports.

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Rafa interested in Wanderers man apparently?

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is pondering a move for Taylor.

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A thrilling encounter was witnessed at The Reebok Stadium as Bolton scored a late goal to defeat Everton 3-2. The Premier League match had both sides matching the other in skill and speed. It was Chung-Yong Lee's 16th minute goal that got the proceedings going for Bolton. A free kick from Matt Taylor was scored [. Click to continue reading...

First Prem Home Win of the Season

• Sunday, October 25, 2009
• Venue: The Reebok Stadium
• Attendance: 21,547
• Referee: Phil Dowd

• Chung-Yong Lee [16]
• Gary Cahill [27]
• Kevin Davies [30]
• Louis Saha [32]
• Marouane Fellaini [55]
• Gary Cahill [57]
• Jlloyd Samuel [61]
• Marouane Fellaini [63]
• Ivan Klasnic [86]

The Wanderers' great start was evened out by the visitors but persistence earned Bolton a late goal and their first three points to be won at The Reebok since April.

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Zat Knight Not a Beach Ball

• Saturday, October 17, 2009
• Venue: Old Trafford
• Attendance: 75,103
• Referee: Mark Clattenburg

• Zat Knight (og) [5]
• Antonio Valencia [33]
• Kevin Davies [48]
• Matthew Taylor [75]

An unfortunate start for Bolton's trip to Old Trafford saw The Wanderers chasing for the rest of the afternoon.

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Following a 2-2 draw last week against Sunderland and a loss for Chelsea earlier in the day, the pressure was on Manchester United to perform well. And this is what they exactly did with a clinical performance against Bolton Wanderers at the Old Trafford. Even though the 2-1 score line had an own goal from Zak [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United took the lead after a Michael Owen header deflected off Zat Knight in to the back of the net, before Antonio Valencia scored his first United goal to give us a 2-0 lead. Matt Taylor pulled one back for the visitors, leading to a nervous last ten minutes after squandering plenty of chances up until that point, but it ended with three points for United and us going back on top.

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Matt Taylor will hope to have the chance to create some deja vu against first-place Kaiserslautern while Michael Bradley simply needs to get some minutes before international duty. Click to continue reading...

So first off many apologies vis-a-vis the lack of match preview. I was in Dallas for a rugby tournament all weekend (my team is going to nationals!) and I had so much homework Thursday I couldn't do it (I got an hour and a half of sleep on Thursday). Also I'm aware this is a wee bit late, but I only got home about an hour ago.

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Goal celebration kicks for people with fluorescent vests Matt Taylor got a bit frisky during the Bolton celebrations on Saturday, and found himself in the crotch of a steward. The steward in charge of restraining the celebrations showed little sign of personal restraint. Perhaps he should pick his partners a bit more carefully. Click to continue reading...

Did you read this column last week? If not, then you should have. It could have made you some money. Nine out of ten outcomes correct, five out of ten results spot on, I should be backing my instincts.

Of course last week was a one-off, a fluke. Or was it? Here are my predictions for this week's round of matches, tell me if you agree, and feel free to add your own.

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A Late Penalty Saves Wanderers

• Saturday, September 19, 2009
• Venue: The Reebok Stadium
• Attendance: 20,265
• Referee: Mark Clattenburg

• Ricardo Fuller [7]
• Kevin Davies [45+1]
• Jlloyd Samuel [51]
• Dave Kitson [53]
• Dean Whitehead [58]
• Matt Taylor (Penalty) [89]

A dismal match in which a late goal provided little consolation for angry and dissatisfied Bolton fans.

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A last minute penalty from Matt Taylor rescued a point for Gary Megson's men.

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Hello my dears, I hope you had a lovely weekend. Obviously you could have nothing but as Bolton had their first win in 10 league matches (since April, v. Boro for those of you counting). If you missed the game here are the highlights. Now onto actual analysis instead of me just blabbering on.

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3 Points!

• Saturday, August 12, 2009
• Venue: Fratton Park
• Attendance: 17,564
• Referee: Chris Foy

• Tamir Cohen [13]
• Younes Kaboul [25]
• Matt Taylor (Penalty) [41]
• Kevin–Prince Boateng [63]
• Gary Cahill [89]
• Younes Kaboul [90 +2]
• Nadir Belhadj [90 +5]

A late goal by Gary Cahill secured Bolton's first points of the season leaving Pompey languishing at the bottom of the Premier League.

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Yossi Benayoun believes Pepe Reina's form so far this season has reaffirmed his status as the Premier League's top goalkeeper.
The Spanish shot-stopper has been one of the Reds' standout performers in their opening four matches.
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10 Man Bolton Unlucky Not to Share the Points

• Venue: The Reebok Stadium
• Attendance: 23,284
• Referee: Alan Wiley

• Gary Cahill [13]
• Kevin Davies [33]
• Fabrice Muamba [37]
• Glen Johnson [41]
• Sean Davis [45 +2]
• Tamir Cohen [47]
• Sean Davis [54] (2nd Yellow)
• Fernando Torres [56]
• Steven Gerrard [59]
• Steven Gerrard [83]

When Bolton take on Liverpool passions tend to flare both on and off the pitch — today's fixture was no different.

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Jlloyd Samuel could be in line to make his first Premier League start of the season for Bolton as Gary Megson's side host Liverpool.
Samuel was preferred to new signing Paul Robinson for Tuesday's Carling Cup win at Tranmere and could be set to keep his place in the side. Andy O'Brien is also in contention after recovering from a groin strain. Click to continue reading...

FSV Frankfurt's Matt Taylor has picked up a leg injury and is not expected to return to the team's roster until after the upcoming international break. Click to continue reading...

. Phil Brown's Hull City put the disastrous defeat in midweek to spurs firmly behind them with a win over Bolton at the KC Stadium. It was not, however, a resounding roar for the The Tigers but rather a timid meow as the solitary goal in their 1-0 victory came completely against [...] Click to continue reading...

It was inevitable that Kevin Davies was going to extend his contract since he stated recently that he would happily continue at Bolton Wanderers until the end of his playing career.

"I hope that I can finish my career at Bolton. I am happy both on and off the pitch. It feels like home.

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According to Bolton's official website, Bolton midfielder Matt Taylor signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him there until 2012.

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton captain Kevin Davies signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him there until 2012.

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Despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, defender Gary Cahill has signed for another three years with The Wanderers. Bolton manager, Gary Megson, who is obviously delighted had this to say;

"We're delighted to keep Gary because I've always said I want to build the team around him.

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Here's this week's former Wizards update. We have the return of one of our Fall-Spring season former Wizards to play, as Matt Taylor and FSV Frankfurt started their season in the DFB Pokal. We also have news that looks like it will effect two former Wizards, as the Argentine league has suspended the Apertura season. Click to continue reading...

Matt Taylor squares off against Michal Bradley and the Foals while Steve Cherundolo will likely see his first action for Hannover since March on their trip to Trier. Click to continue reading...

After 22 appearances and seven goals for 2. Bundesliga team TuS Koblenz, forward Matt Taylor explains his move to FSV Frankfurt. Click to continue reading...

The final week of Bundesliga action will see both Michael Bradley and Borussia Monchengladbach as well as Matt Taylor and David Yelldell at Koblenz hopeful of avoiding relegation, while Luis Robles and Kaiserslautern will look to spoil Freiburg's victory lap. Click to continue reading...

Another week of updates on former Wizards. The big European leagues are winding down as Eddie Johnson's season is over and Matt Taylor's will be over soon. I'll be providing an update to this write up as Vancouver and Charleston are both playing tonight.
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Nick Garcia - San Jose Earthquakes - The Earthquakes were off this past week. Click to continue reading...