Leeds v Bolton early team news, and competition

By Andy Baggott
November 18 2003

After a two week break, and the sacking of Peter Reid, Eddie Gray takes charge of his first game on Saturday, hampered by the loss of two key players.

Captain Dom Matteo, and leading scorer Alan Smith are both ruled out after picking up 5 yellow cards, and are serving a one match ban. Gray will pick two centre backs from Camara, Duberry and Roque Junior, although the Brazillian isn’t expected back in the country until Friday at the earliest after playing for his country. Olembe should start at left back, although he too is away on International duty, so Gray may decide to pick Harte. The midfield should comprise of Batty, Pennant, Morris and Seth, whilst Viduka will be recalled up front, and partnered by eother Dakho or Bridges, with the Frenchman favourite to get the nod.

This month, we are giving you the chance to win a copy of the Leeds Utd manager game for the PC – There is one to give away this month, and another in December. We will be bringing you a full review of the game once played so keep an eye here for details. The competition is easy to enter. All you have to do is post on the message board, under the Competition thread. Post a brief message about Leeds Utd, and you’re in. Every poster from todays date, until the close on Friday 5th December will be entered into the draw. However, obscene or slanderous posts will be deleted, and not included in the draw. You must include your email address, but this is hidden so no one else can see it. No email address will be used (except to contact the winner) or passed on to a third party. There will be further updates on this competition over the next few weeks, as well as a full review.