Bolton love mixing it with the big boys

BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he is not surprised by Manchester United’s poor start to the season.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Simon Stone

Allardyce sends his side into today's s north-west derby at the Reebok Stadium knowing they will still be above Alex Ferguson's men in the Premiership table, even if they lose.

It is an astounding situation for the homespun Wanderers, who Allardyce has transformed since replacing Colin Todd as manager almost five years ago.

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