Bolton forced to reshuffle for third round FA Cup Vicarage visit.
Vital Quotes:
There is a potential upset on the cards in this third round cup clash.
Bolton will be fielding a vastly under-strength side in their visit to Watford.
Following their exit from the Carling Cup last month, this game is crucial to Bolton’s chances of silverware this season as Sam Allardyce has already declared the UEFA Cup run “an impossable dream.”
Watford Team News:
Manchester United youngster, Chris Eagles could be set to make his debut on the wing following his recent loan deal. He could replace Ashley Young who begins a three match suspension for violent conduct.
Player to watch: Clarke Carlisle
Bolton Wanderers Team News:
Bolton loose three players due to African Nations Cup commitments. Rahdi Jaidi, El-Hadji Diouf and Abdoulaye Faye have departed to represent their respective countries in the bi-annual continental tournament. Ivan Campo and the two Kevins, Nolan and Davis are all out through suspension.
With veteran midfielder, Gary Speed out through injury, the FA Cup tie will be played by a vastly under-strength Bolton side.
Player to watch: Stelios
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Match Prediction:
Due to Bolton’s depleted squad, this game could prove to be one of the shock results of the third round.