Bogdan
Riley Mills Ream Alonso
CYL Patley Andrews Vela Petrov
SKD
So Riley starts at right back and Vela in midfield. A good chance for both youngsters to show that they are capable of playing full time in the Championship.
Hamilton Academical are a division above our last opponents Ayr United, and should be more of a test, but with five in midfield, we should be looking to control the game. If Andrews drops back a little to help out the back four and hold up the ball, Vela and Pratley should have some space to roam and string a few dangerous passes together.
Speaking of Pratley, I know he's not everyone's cup of Earl Grey, but I think it's important he gets a good run out at preseason. With Holden not yet available, and if we play five in midfield regularly, there's going to have to be some rotation within the squad, especially with the Championship season being slightly longer. And while he wasn't the greatest player in the EPL, maybe Pratley will find his form in the Championship.
With SKD as a lone striker, we have to hope he has regained his form after his dip at the end of last season. With his excellent ability to hold up the ball and wait for support, I imagine he should be able to link quite well with Vela, who should be eager to get in the box and bag himself a few goals.
Bolton fans will find themselves in the 'Spice of Life' stand today:
I, however, am sat on my arse at home reading various twitter feeds, and reading the live updates on bwfc.co.uk
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