Bolton Wanderers' derby against Blackburn ended in controversy
this weekend with Jussi Jasskelainen saving two penalties in two
minutes and captain Kevin Nolan seeing red for dissent.
The dismissal spells bad news for the Trotters because it means
their influential skipper will now serve a two-match ban, starting
with the top three clash against United. on Saturday
Scouser Nolan has a habit of playing well against United with three
goals to his name against the Reds. His first came in Boltons 2-1
win at Old Trafford in October 2001. He then scored the only goal
of the game in Boltons second win on the bounce at OT, on 11
September 2002 and netted in the 2-2 draw at the Reebok exactly two
years later.
Meanwhile, Boltons Abdoulaye Faye should be fit to face the Reds
despite being taken to hospital following the Blackburn game after
suffering concussion. The Senegalese defender was injured in a
collision with goalkeeper Jaaskelainen but has been discharged from
hospital and although he will miss Wednesday's Carling Cup third
round tie against Charlton Athletic at The Valley, he should be ok
for Saturday.
"Abdoulaye was visibly in pain and was taken to hospital as a
precautionary measure on Sunday," explained Wanderers' boss Sam
Allardyce.
"He will have further tests this week from our medical team. He has
been ruled out of Wednesday's match at Charlton. If tests prove
that he has fully recovered, he could return on Saturday against
Manchester United."
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without Nolan, but Campo is in top form..
