Bolton’s starting XI against non-league opposition was bloody hilarious

Bolton are using their preseason to give some opportunities to the various trialists at the club.

Several young players are hoping to convince the newly-promoted Championship side to sign them up for their prompt return to England's second tier. Manager Phil Parkinson has been tasked with drafting in new talent whilst keeping costs down and he's not doing a bad job, having brought in two players on loan deals and signing four new recruits on free transfers. One or two more names will likely come in, with the Championship season just days away. And Parkinson didn't want to risk any first-teamers during Bolton's final preseason friendly and, instead, used the game as one last chance to see what the trialists at the club could muster. Bolton took on non-league side Marine FC on Tuesday night and the starting XI selected by the manager was nothing short of incredible. https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status/892437278261248001 That's right. Goalkeeper Jake Turner played behind 10 trialists for the game. And the subs' bench... https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status/892438535109840896 Another two trialists for good measure. But it was all going according to plan in the first half, with Trialist getting on the scoresheet. https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status/892466167989895169 Needless to say, supporters absolutely loved it.

We all dream of a team of trialist's?

— Nathan Jebb ? (@NathanJebb) August 1, 2017

He's here, he's there he's every f**king where......

— The Tino (@fowkes81) August 1, 2017

Watch me back trialist first goal scorer and turner scores first

— Ollie Lewinski (@Ollie_Lewinski) August 1, 2017

Can't believe we're favourites for relegation with a team like that

— ⚡️ Aaron ⚽️ (@aaron_bwfc) August 1, 2017

Ffs why isn't trialist starting?

— KyleBCFC (@KyleColclough_) August 1, 2017

Announce Trialist! #bwfc

— The Night King (@DisAddress) August 1, 2017

Is that a common last name there?

— Mora(ni)ta (@BrightLikeA442) August 1, 2017

Is that trialist lad any good

— S (@SimpIySuso) August 1, 2017

Always said that Trialist family were a talented bunch ??

— Luke Samuels (@Lukesamuels2) August 1, 2017

can trialist play wingback?

— lewis (@MysticalMusonda) August 1, 2017

Mr & Mrs Trialist need to get a TV.

— Vikki Green (@lumpybum72) August 1, 2017

Bloody hell. Didnt think trialist was gonna play

— Joshua Walton (@Jwgaming16) August 1, 2017