BOLTON Under-15s have been forced to concede their N.U.T. English Schools' Trophy First Round tie to Bradford.

The local youngsters are still searching for a manager and with the tie due to be played next weekend, Bolton secretary dave Price has informed Bradford that the Bolton lads will not be able to complete the fixture.

Price said: "We are hoping to have a manager in place in the next few weeks.

"Liam Carr is now in charge of the Under-14s but we still have to finalise the situation with the Under-15s.

"We hope to be able to start our fixtures in the next few weeks."

Bolton have already had to postpone their league match against Macclesfield and Bury.

Their next match is against Trafford which is scheduled for Saturday, October 15.