Daily Mail Monday May 12

WELL done Birmingham - it really was 'incredible business' to let Steve Bruce go
TORRES - the only true great in an average Liverpool side
UNITED legend Giggs should call it a day after Champions League final

It's the time of year to remind people of what they shouldn't have said. No, not all people, just David Sullivan

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting quiz for May 12

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Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting Birthdays - May 12

Many happy returns - sporting icons celebrating their birthday on May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

On this day in sport - May 12

It happened on this day in sport - but in what year?

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sport on TV - May 12

A selective guide to sport on TV today and tomorrow

Daily Mail Monday May 12

RELEGATION TIMELINE - HOW BIRMINGHAM AND READING MET THEIR FATE

AT KICK-OFF, Fulham lie 17th, just above Reading and Birmingham in the safety zone.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

What the back pages of the papers say - May 12

A brief round-up of what the sports pages of the national daily papers are reporting - May 12

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Grant magnanimous in defeat

Coach Avram Grant congratulated Sir Alex Ferguson on winning his 10th Premier League title after Chelsea came up short in the title race.

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Megson delighted with point

Bolton boss Gary Megson was pleased his team ended the season with a draw at Chelsea.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Giggs caps record day with title-clinching goal for United while Fulham complete great escape

Ryan Giggs scored Manchester United's second goal as they won 2-0 at Wigan to retain the Premier League title on the day he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 758 games for the club - while Danny Murphy's goal at Fratton Park kept Fulham in the top flight

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Chelsea 1-1 Bolton

Matthew Taylor scores an injury time equaliser - but with Man Utd winning at Wigan the goal does not cost Chelsea the Premier League title.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Premier League chief Scudamore refuses to give up on 39th step

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the idea of playing additional matches abroad has not been scrapped. Proposals for an extra round of matches to be played at neutral venues spread across the world met with a lukewarm response when revealed earlier in the season

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Megson praise for Potters boss

Gary Megson insists Avram Grant has done a "brilliant" job at Chelsea but says his real inspiration comes from Stoke boss Tony Pulis.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Fans Praised By Manager and Skipper

GARY MEGSON and Kevin Nolan heaped praise on the Bolton Wanderers faithful following Sunday's season finale at Stamford Bridge.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton eyeing Man City's Ireland

Bolton Wanderers are moving for Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Newcastle, Bolton told £17M for Gomis

Saint-Etienne have told Newcastle and Bolton it will cost them £17 million to sign striker Bafe Gomis.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Wanderers Savour Taylor-Made Point

MATT TAYLOR believes Wanderers' recent form bodes well for next season.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Post Match: Chelsea 1 - 1 BOLTON WANDERERS

GARY MEGSON was pleased with the way his players stood up to the occasion as they battled to earn a point against title-chasing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton defender Cahill convinced of Chelsea upset

Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill insists they can shock Chelsea today at Stamford Bridge.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Team News: Chelsea v BOLTON WANDERERS

JOEY O'BRIEN came in for the injured Danny Guthrie as manager Gary Megson made just one change to his team for Wanderers' final game of the campaign.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton to release Alonso

Bolton Wanderers won't be handing a permanent deal to on-loan Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Alonso.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Cahill Looking For Shut-Out

GARY CAHILL will not be fazed if he lines up against Didier Drogba this afternoon.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton to bid for Liverpool's Guthrie

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson wants to sign permanently Danny Guthrie.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Bolton contract talks for Nolan, O'Brien

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson is planning new contract talks with skipper Kevin Nolan.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

What the back pages of the papers are saying - May 11

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Avram Grant, whose reign as Chelsea manager has been dogged by uncertainty over his long-term future, may leave on his own terms at the end of the season... Also: Richard Hill and Lawrence Dallaglio, two of England's 2003 World Cup heroes, were given standing ovations yesterday as they said sad farewells to the Guinness Premiership

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Prem duo keen on Bolton ace

Bolton midfielder Andranik Teymourian claims two Premier League clubs are interested in him - but is refusing to name his potential suitors.

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 11

Chelsea 1-1 Bolton: Blues fall short, JT crocked

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 10

Chelsea v Bolton: Preview

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Chelsea 1 Bolton 1

MATT Taylor struck in time added on to earn an impressive draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Substitute Andriy Shevchenko had put Chelsea on course for the win but Matt Taylor shot through a crowded area to snatch a point.

Manchester Evening News Saturday May 10

Chelsea 1 Bolton 1: Player ratings

FIND out how we rated the Bolton players for their performance in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Premium TV Saturday May 10

Davo: We Want To Be Unbeaten

KEVIN DAVIES has revealed that Wanderers want to extend their unbeaten spell to a fifth game as they end their season at Chelsea on Sunday.

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

Kev 'embarrassed' by Bolton woes

Bolton striker Kevin Davies admits he has been left embarrassed by the club's plight this season after narrowly escaping relegation.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Nic not allowed to face Trotters

Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka will not feature in the Premier League season finale against Bolton as he is ineligible to play against his old club.

Premium TV Friday May 9

Davo Lauds Boss

KEVIN DAVIES has praised manager Gary Megson for turning around Wanderers' on-field fortunes.

Premium TV Friday May 9

Megson: We Are Focused For Sunday

GARY MEGSON is delighted his team have given themselves the advantage in the race for Premier League survival but insists the job is not done yet and the team are now focused on Chelsea on Sunday.

Premium TV Friday May 9

Sporting Anthems Get Awards For All Funding

A BOYS' literacy project which is focused on sport has been awarded funding by Awards for All.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Trotters boss starts to look ahead

Bolton boss Gary Megson is expected to begin ringing the changes as soon as his side's season has been kicked at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 8

Preview: Chelsea v Bolton

GARY Megson isn't surprised Chelsea have emerged as United's sole threat to a Premier League and Champions League double.

Premium TV Thursday May 8

Nolan Poised For Half Century

KEVIN NOLAN is one goal away from a career tally of 50 goals for Bolton Wanderers.

Manchester Evening News Wednesday May 7

Megson ready to shuffle the pack

GARY Megson will begin dismantling his Bolton squad as soon as the final ball is kicked at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Megson tips Nolan for top job

Bolton manager Gary Megson believes skipper Kevin Nolan has all the right qualities to move into management when he retires from playing.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

Cahill hails Wanderers' spirit

Bolton defender Gary Cahill has hailed the spirit shown by his team-mates after Wanderers all-but clinched Premier League safety.

Manchester Evening News Tuesday May 6

Megson: We'll give our best

GARY Megson doesn't expect a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson this week asking for help towards United's 10th Premier League title.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

TEAMtalk's Team of the Year

With the end of the season fast approaching, TEAMtalk's top guns have cast their votes and come up with their Premier League Team of the Year.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

Blades warn rivals off Beattie pursuit

Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe has warned a quartet of clubs to forget any hope of signing in-demand striker James Beattie this summer.

Manchester Evening News Monday May 5

Cahill salutes Bolton bottle

GARY Cahill has put Bolton's great escape down to "pure bottle and pure character."

Manchester Evening News Monday May 5

Diouf agent drives Blues move

BOLTON ace El-Hadji Diouf has set his heart on a move to City.

Teamtalk Monday May 5

Nolan tells Trotters to let Diouf go

Bolton midfielder Kevin Nolan has urged the Trotters not to stand in striker El-Hadji Diouf's way if he wants to leave the club.

Teamtalk Sunday May 4

Megson: Trotters in great position

Gary Megson admitted Bolton are all but safe after they beat Sunderland 2-0 to virtually guarantee the club's Premier League status.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

Diouf wants another English move

Bolton midfielder El-Hadji Diouf wants to join another English club after confirming he will leave Bolton at the end of the season.

Teamtalk Saturday May 3

Nolan hails 'magnificent' form

Kevin Nolan hailed Bolton's recent form after the 2-0 win over Sunderland gave them 10 points from 12 and almost certain Premier League safety.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

Bolton 2-0 Sunderland

Bolton run out winners at home to Sunderland to virtually safeguard their Premier League status.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 3

Bolton 2-0 Sunderland: Wanderers virtually safe

Teamtalk Saturday May 3

Megson's battlecry to Trotters fans

Bolton boss Gary Megson hopes his players can quickly fire up the Reebok Stadium crowd in Saturday night's crunch clash against Sunderland.

Teamtalk Friday May 2

Megson: Cats clash is one of biggest

Bolton boss Gary Megson reckons Saturday's Premier League encounter with Sunderland is one of the biggest games in the club's history.

Manchester Evening News Friday May 2

Nolan: We're almost there

BOLTON midfielder Kevin Nolan said the 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Reebok Stadium put them “a long way down the road” to Barclays Premier League safety.

Manchester Evening News Friday May 2

Bolton 2 Sunderland 0

El-HADJI Diouf delivered the perfect farewell present to Bolton with a superb first-half strike to inspire a victory which has all but preserved the club’s Barclays Premier League status.

Manchester Evening News Friday May 2

Bolton 2 Sunderland 0: Player ratings

FIND out how we rated the Bolton players for their performance in the 2-0 win over Sunderland.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 2

Bolton v Sunderland: Preview

Manchester Evening News Thursday May 1

Preview: Bolton v Sunderland

GARY Cahill for England! That's the belief of his Bolton defensive partner Andy O'Brien.

Manchester Evening News Wednesday Apr 30

Megson welcomes Davies return

BOLTON boss Gary Megson expects Kevin Davies to slot seamlessly back into his side for this weekend's crunch game against Sunderland.

Manchester Evening News Wednesday Apr 30

Megson: No advantage

GARY Megson doesn't believe Bolton have been handed an unfair advantage by their late kick-off against Sunderland on Saturday.

Manchester Evening News Monday Apr 28

Nolan salutes his dogs of war

KEVIN Nolan will delight in hitting back at Bolton's critics if Wanderers secure Premier League survival this weekend.

BBC Sports Saturday Apr 26

Tottenham 1-1 Bolton

Bolton hold on for a valuable point in their battle against relegation after being totally outplayed by Tottenham.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 26

Tottenham 1-1 Bolton: Crucial point for Wanderers

Manchester Evening News Friday Apr 25

Spurs 1 Bolton 1

BOLTON'S relegation battle looks set to go to the wire after earning a valuable point against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

ESPN Soccernet Friday Apr 25

Tottenham v Bolton: Preview

BBC Sports Saturday Apr 19

Middlesbrough 0-1 Bolton

Gavin McCann's close range effort secures a vital three points for Bolton in the battle to beat the drop.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 19

Middlesbrough 0-1 Bolton: McCann winner

BBC Sports Friday Apr 18

Benitez keen to stay at Anfield

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez reiterates his desire to stay at Anfield despite the boardroom split between owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

ESPN Soccernet Friday Apr 18

Middlesbrough v Bolton: Preview

ESPN Soccernet Thursday Apr 17

Everton 0-1 Chelsea: Essien nets vital winner

BBC Sports Saturday Apr 12

Bolton 1-0 West Ham

Kevin Davies's 100th career goal earns Bolton three precious points against West Ham.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 12

Bolton 1-0 West Ham: Davies nets vital winner

BBC Sports Saturday Apr 5

Aston Villa 4-0 Bolton

Gareth Barry scores twice for Aston Villa as they pile the pressure on relegation threatened Bolton.

Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd38276580225887
Chelsea382510365263985
Arsenal382411374314383
Liverpool382113467283976
Everton381981155332265
Aston Villa3816121071512060
Blackburn381513105048258
Portsmouth38169134840857
Man City381510134553-855
West Ham381310154250-849
Tottenham381113146661546
Newcastle381110174565-2043
Middlesbrough381012164353-1042
Wigan381010183451-1740
Sunderland38116213659-2339
Bolton38910193654-1837
Fulham38812183860-2236
Reading38106224166-2536
Birmingham38811194662-1635
Derby3818292089-6911

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Chelsea 1 Bolton Wanderers 1 on Sunday May 11 2008
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