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HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Ewood Park by delving into their forums.

HITC Sport take a crack at a combined XI from Liverpools current squad with the XI that made it to the 2011/12 FA Cup final.

Manager Mick McCarthy believes today’s opponents Bolton Wanderers had underachieved until their recent run, which has seen them rise from 20th to eighth in the Championship in the space in eight games, including victories in each of their last five.

Tranmere Rovers must be at their best today to continue their promotion charge against Barrow AFC, says boss Micky Mellon.

Bolton have gone closest to breaking the deadlock in a first half in which Town lost Cole Skuse to injury.

David McGoldrick’s 55th minute penalty saw Town to a 1-0 home victory over Bolton. The Blues top scorer had been hauled back by Trotters’ keeper Andy Lonergan after he had dropped a high ball.

As we prepare to visit Tranmere Rovers this Saturday, we take a look at the season so far for the Prenton Park club.

Barrow slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Tranmere Rovers and are now just three points above the relegation trapdoor.

Town dropped to fourth in the Championship after drawing 0-0 with Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium. After an evenly balanced first half in which the home side had the better opportunities, the Blues - who had scored in each of their last 16 games - were on top for much of the second period with Jay Tabb twice going close to breaking the deadlock.

Town and Bolton Wanderers remain locked at 0-0 at the break at the Macron Stadium. Daryl Murphy went closest for the Blues, curling a shot just past the post.