Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey looks at Bolton's new signing, Fabrice Muamba, and wonders if this is the man to save Gary Megson from another season of staving off relegation.

Bolton have signed England Under-21 international Fabrice Muamba from Birmingham for £5m in an attempt to add some steel to the midfield at the Reebok, but will this be enough? The ex-Arsenal and Birmingham player will no doubt an addition to Gary Megson's men but you can't help but feel they need to buy a lot more and set their heights a lot higher if they want a carefree season of mid table mediocrity.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reacts to the disastrous news for Bolton Wanderers that their front talisman looks likely to miss the rest of the season with a broken hand.

Bolton's survival plans have suffered a monumental setback after striker Kevin Davies suggested that he will not feature again this season. Davies, who acts as the attacking focal point of the team and scored the winner on Saturday, underwent surgery on Tuesday with a suspected broken left hand.

Football FanCast columnist

Bolton fans are to protest against Gary Megson's management of the club ahead of Saturday's crucial game with West Ham, reports The Mirror.

New FFC columnist and Blackburn fan

Goals from a pair of much maligned performers brought Blacburn Rovers their first win in five. A brace of penalties from Benni McCarthy, and a 94th minute strike from Morten Gamst Pedersen sealed the three points for Rovers at Ewood Park. A rare headed David Bentley goal at the back post had put the game beyond doubt on 71 minutes following a run and pinpoint cross from local boy David Dunn.

Ahead of Bolton's much-anticipated second-leg in Madrid this evening, FFC columnist Vinny Banks analyses Bolton's rise to the Premiership and beyond, and reviews the thoughts of Phoenix Nights star and lifelong Bolton fan, Dave Spikey, who spoke exclusively to Football FanCast on the Bolton Podcast.

Looking over the past few years in the Premiership, Wanderers fans will be delighted with the club's progress, but did Bolton reach their pinnacle to which they will not return?

We are now officially open for business and the landlord Freddie Myers would like to welcome you to the FFC Tavern. We have opened our doors to Fleet Street's finest and have invited you to look in at the top transfer stories and rumours this January window - Feel free to drop in and share with us any rumours you may have.

Maybe you know the tea lady at Tottenham, the coach driver at Chelsea or your best friend sister's boyfriend knows this guy who is a cab driver who picked up player X and dropped him off at the training ground - We would love to know your stories so come and in and join us.

As FFC columnist Sam Hollis travelled to Anfield to support his beloved Luton Town last night, he fears for the future, as the disproportionate distribution of television money is slowly killing off smaller clubs.

On Saturday I had the privilege to visit Old Trafford for the first time. The atmosphere was incredible and the football stunning. Although the stadium easily fulfilled my childhood expectations, I found myself wishing I was at Kenilworth Road instead.

We are now officially open for business and the landlord Freddie Myers would like to welcome you to the FFC Tavern. We have opened our doors to Fleet Street's finest and have invited you to look in at the top transfer stories and rumours this January window - Feel free to drop in and share with us any rumours you may have.

Maybe you know the tea lady at Tottenham, the coach driver at Chelsea or your best friend sister's boyfriend knows this guy who is a cab driver who picked up player X and dropped him off at the training ground - We would love to know your stories so come and in and join us.