Why Has Portsmouth Vs Bolton Been Cancelled?

The visitors have exercised their right to postpone the fixture after receiving three international call-ups. A new date for the game will be announced in due course and tickets already bought remain valid.

What happened to the Bolton Wanderers?

On 9 March 1946, thirty-three Bolton fans lost their lives in a human crush, the Burnden Park disaster. In 1997, Bolton moved to what is now known as the University of Bolton Stadium.
Bolton Wanderers F.C.

Full name Bolton Wanderers Football Club
Manager Ian Evatt
League EFL League One
2021–22 EFL League One, 9th of 24
Website Club website

Why is Portsmouth v Cheltenham postponed?

Pompey’s League One home match against Cheltenham – which was scheduled to take place at Fratton Park next Saturday (October 9) – has been postponed due to international call-ups.

Is Bolton match Cancelled?

As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, the EFL has confirmed that its fixtures scheduled for Saturday will be postponed.

Who was the Bolton player who collapsed?

Fabrice Muamba
Remembered: The night Bolton’s Fabrice Muamba collapsed at Tottenham. CHIEF football writer Marc Iles recalls how he saw events unfold at White Hart Lane on March 17, 2012, as Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba went into cardiac arrest in an FA Cup quarter final game against Tottenham.

Why is Portsmouth match postponed today?

The club has been informed that three members of the squad have been selected by their countries for upcoming fixtures, and the EFL has therefore sanctioned a postponement of the game.

Why was Pompey game Cancelled?

Pompey’s League One home match against Bolton – which was scheduled to take place at Fratton Park on Saturday, September 24 – has been postponed. The visitors have exercised their right to postpone the fixture after receiving three international call-ups.

Will EFL games be postponed?

In their statement, the EFL said: “Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

What channel is Bolton match on today?

Bolton Wanderers On TV
Bolton Wanderers’s TV schedule includes their League One and Carabao Cup matches on Sky Sports, and FA Cup matches on BBC and ITV.

Are Bolton and United rivals?

Historically, there was a reciprocal rivalry between the two clubs. As the story goes, Bolton’s team bus was pelted with fruit by United fans during the 1958 FA Cup victory parade which, for whatever reason, took in the City Centre and Salford outskirts on its way towards the Town Hall.

Why do Bolton play at 8pm?

The 8pm kick-offs are a legacy from planning when the stadium was built 25 years ago and it has just stayed in place,” he told us. “We have engaged in some initial discussions with the council regarding giving us the ability to alter those kick-off times and look at 7.30-7.45pm options.

How long did Muamba heart stop for?

78 minutes
Muamba suffered a heart attack in March 2012 during the FA Cup quarter-final between Bolton and Tottenham. His heart stopped for 78 minutes.

What footballer nearly died on the pitch?

Christian Eriksen is set to make an emotional return to Parken Stadium on Tuesday, just over nine months on from suffering a cardiac arrest on the very same pitch.

What happened to Eriksen?

Christian Eriksen has said he knew he would play football again just two days after suffering a cardiac arrest. Eriksen collapsed on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in June during Denmark’s European Championship group game against Finland.

Who are Portsmouth biggest rivals?

Portsmouth and Southampton are the most successful clubs on the southern coast of England, and lie only 19 miles (31 km) apart in Hampshire. However, because the two clubs have often been in different divisions, the derby game has only been played 71 times in “First Class” competition since the first one in 1899.

Why does Portsmouth get called Pompey?

Portsmouth has been a port ever since Roman times, the Romans having a military base at nearby Portchester Castle. Later when the port started to be developed locals nicknamed it Pompey, likening it to Pompeii which was well known for its Roman ruins.

Why is it called The Hard in Portsmouth?

The Hard is in an area of Portsmouth known as Portsea which was originally known as Portsmouth Common. It is thought that the Hard came to be named due to the clay that was deposited on the coastline at low tide which was rolled and dried until hard in order to create a slipway.

Did Pompey steal the eagle?

Awarded with the adulation of the people, he also garners the enmity of politicians in Rome, including Pompey the Great (Kenneth Cranham).
The Stolen Eagle.

“The Stolen Eagle”
Original air dates August 28, 2005 (HBO) November 2, 2005 (BBC)
Episode chronology
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Why was Crystal Palace game Cancelled?

Crystal Palace game postponed due to rail strike.

Has any football game been Cancelled due to weather?

The last unpunished cancellation of a regular season NFL game was a November 17, 1935 contest between the Boston Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles at Philadelphia, which was canceled due to driving rain and snow that left the field unplayable.

Do they cancel football games for weather?

In the rain, sleet or snow, the game must go on. National Football League games are notorious for being played in some of the most brutal weather conditions. In fact, only a handful of games in the NFL’s 100-year history have been postponed due to inclement weather.