By David Prentice, of the Liverpool Echo

GARETH Farrelly, the man who famously signed for Bolton after scoring the goal which got them relegated, hopes to revive his Reebok career on Saturday against the side he saved!

Farrelly struck only two goals during a frustrating 29-match Everton spell, but the last kept the Blues in the Premiership.

After that dramatic volley against Coventry, Farrelly joined Bolton in December 1999, but first team appearances have been restricted through injury. He started only his second match of the season at another former club, Aston Villa, last weekend and hopes to retain his place for the Blues' visit.

"These are two massive games for me," said Farrelly. "It's a nightmare to think I have been involved in just two games, but hopefully that's all behind me. I just want to concentrate on getting fit and getting my season going again."

On the opposite side of the fence, Alan Stubbs will be hoping to stay in the Blues' team for an emotional return to Bolton.

Walter Smith has a number of options to replace the injured Abel Xavier. Stubbs replaced him on Saturday, but with Steve Watson likely to recover and return, either he, Alessandro Pistone or David Unsworth could all partner David Weir.

Simonsen poised for full debut By Andy Hunter of the Liverpool Echo

STEVE Simonsen could finally be handed his full Premiership debut this Saturday - three years after being touted Britain's most expensive goalkeeper after his move across the Mersey.

Everton manager Walter Smith is considering dropping Paul Gerrard in the wake of his performance against Newcastle on Saturday, when his first-half howler gifted Craig Bellamy the crucial opener and put Abel Xavier out of action for three weeks.

And with Norwegian international Thomas Myhre firmly out of the picture at Goodison Park having failed to dislodge Gerrard last season, Smith is now tempted to hand the 22-year-old his first Everton start at Bolton on Saturday.

Simonsen, impressive in a few pre-season friendlies, made a much-publicised switch from Tranmere in 1998 reported to be worth £3.3million to the cash-strapped Prenton Park outfit.

However, Everton have paid only a fraction of that fee with Simonsen's senior career so far limited to a substitutes' display and a Worthington Cup outing.

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