Bolton Fans Unite

It`s not often that Bolton fans agree on something. Discussions about tactics, players, the manager etc all yield a variety of opinion – some of it informed, much of it not. Occasionally there`s an outpouring which suggests that a visit by men in white coats would be appropriate.

Supporters are united on one thing, however. The new strip. It`s poo. A return to navy shorts is welcome. It`s just a pity about the shirt, which appears to have a child restraint built into the upper body area. Maybe it`s been designed with El Hadji Diouf in mind.

The new shirt integrates ‘PLAYDRY’ technology into the fabric, which is a moisture management system that helps keeps the body cooler, drier and more comfortable,` runs the official blurb. Playboy technology would be better. This is a system that instantly transforms the wife into centrefold material, which would also have an effect on moisture production.

Meanwhile, the place on the official site where the customer charter used to be remains empty. What`s the betting that the new contract has the bit about only changing the home kit once every two years omitted?

Gary Cahil models the new kit, and looks absolutely delighted.