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There is still no firm expectation of when he will be able to resume full training, let alone be involved on matchdays for the Robins. Manager Ian Holloway said that the lengthy absence continues to impact Smith psychologically as well as physically.
24.09.26News
The midfielder did not feature either at Salford City last weekend or in the EFL Trophy loss at home against Newport County on Tuesday, and on Thursday, manager Ian Holloway confirmed that the player requires specialist assessment to determine the full extent of the damage.
The Os are hopefully using the postponement of the Mansfield match to rest and reset, after an uneven, injury-ridden start to the season. There is much to fix to shift the supporter mood from disgruntled to gruntled. Here are five burning issues facing the squad.
24.09.26Opinion
Bolton Wanderers will have four players in action for their country this week, as Eoin Toal, Josh Sheehan, Gavin Bazunu and Thierry Gale all prepare for the chance to represent their respective nations.
Blues will slot in a behind closed doors match in preparation for the trip to West Bromwich Albion
Ben Smith takes a look back at Chesterfield's latest outing in the newly-named Jersey Mike's Trophy.
23.09.26Opinion
Manager James Morrison and his players will need to learn fast lesson from abject Wolves defeat with the next local derby just around the corner
Barnet top League Two after an unbeaten start to the campaign. They finished last season on red-hot form and have showed no sign of slowing down so far this term. But are they due to fall away, or are we witnessing another club go from the National League to League One in a matter of seasons?
23.09.26Features
ANALYSIS: Unfortunately, put consecutively, the results and elements of the performances have compounded the sense of despondency around the County Ground. A sense of despondency which never truly dissipated after the limp tail end of last season.
23.09.26Matchday
It's been just over 20 days since the summer transfer window closed for Bolton Wanderers. We took a look at the 13 signings the Whites made and how they have fared for the club so far.
'Ear subscriber Mark Rollinson re-lives the full horror of 16th-23rd October 1982 as he (successfully) attempts to put our recent run of defeats into perspective.
Chris Davies talks about what's needed from their 'focal point'
23.09.26News
Paul Fisher discusses the talking points following Chesterfield's game against Port Vale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.
Atsuke Ito got off the mark for Bolton Wanderers this weekend with a classy winner at Carrow Road. The Japanese international looks a shrewd addition for the Whites, one that looks set to get better.
Bolton Wanderers had to score four goals on Sunday to get the win, with Steven Schumacher praising his team for finding their clinical edge at just the right time.
Club commentator Matt Ponter spoke with The Wanderers Post about a dream role he could not turn down.
EFL TROPHY: Key players got valuable minutes, but the result didn't go Gillingham's way as our second-string outfit were well beaten by a strong Cambridge United side.
22.09.26Matchday
MACHEL HEWITT: Bromley found a way to overcome adversity and win the match in the second half, grasping three points against all odds.
MACHEL HEWITT: Bromley’s ‘Jersey Mike’s Trophy’ group, to give it its official name, sees the Ravens pitted against Brentford U21s, Crawley Town, and Milton Keynes Dons.
A number of Bolton Wanderers loanee's were in action over the weekend, as Sam Inwood was once again called up to Northern Ireland's U21 squad for the upcoming break.
22.09.26News
Half a century ago, an 18-year-old kid with bags of pace and raw potential announced himself by scoring on his full Watford debut. The Watford Word says it's time to recognise his invincible place in the fans' affections with a permanent tribute
After 3 wins from his first 3 matches, should Tom Hounsell be considered for the permanent role as Wycombe Wanderers' head coach?
22.09.26Opinion
ANALYSIS: The table "means nothing" until match six, so with half a dozen games down, how does Reading sitting eighth compare with recent seasons?
22.09.26Features
The EFL's newly-struck sponsorship deal for the EFL Trophy will see the trophy, and the competition, branded as the Jersey Mike's Trophy as the American sandwich company makes its move into the UK market.
