Desperate Bolton hit new low

NO points, no desire, no hope and now no first-choice goalkeeper for the rest of the season. Bolton’s season hit a new low yesterday as they slipped to a defeat to fellow strugglers Wigan despite having an extra man for more than 85 minutes.

Desperate Bolton hit new low

The fourth-minute dismissal of Jason Koumas for a challenge on Gary Cahill should have swung a bruising derby in favour of Gary Megson’s side. Instead it brought the very best out of Wigan as they pulled six points clear of their neighbours.

Bolton, whose next four games are against Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa, were livid after being denied a late penalty following a clear hand-ball by Michael Brown.

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