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Bolton Wanderers 2-3 Liverpool: Video highlights

Sunday, August 30th, 2009 | BWFC Goals, BWFC People, Kevin Davies, Tamir Cohen | No Comments

For those who’d rather not watch Match of the Day

All the goals from the Wanderers 3-2 defeat at the Reebok to Liverpool…

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Sex, pies and videotape… but not much Bolton Wanderers

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Gavin McCann, Tony Kelly | 5 Comments

Gary Megson unveils his latest signing (vieux bandit, some rights reserved)

Gary Megson unveils his latest signing (Pic: vieux bandit, some rights reserved)

Let’s play spot the Wanderers… in (extremely unofficial) association with The Bolton News

The Bolton News has had a bit of a redesign recently. Nothing radical, just a few tweaks here and there and some new fonts. One thing that hasn’t changed is the lack of prominence given to the Wanderers in the site’s navigation.

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The Burning Question: Are we guilty of forgetting Bolton’s tragic past?

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | BWFC News | 4 Comments

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The Burnden Disaster is slowly being erased from history

Yesterday marked the 63rd anniversary of the Burnden Disaster, when 33 Bolton Wanderers fans lost their lives after a crush during an FA Cup game against Stoke City.

Shamefully, I could find no mention of the anniversary on the official club website. Nor was there anything marking the occasion on The Bolton News.

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Is this a good enough reason to keep Gary Megson?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Phil Gartside, Roy McFarland, Sammy Lee | No Comments

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How Alex Ferguson almost changed my mind about the Bolton manager

I’m keen for my view that Gary Megson should be sacked at the end of the season, even if we do stay up, to be proven wrong. Mainly because I want to see my team win and get behind them.

As well as asking my readers for reasons why I’m wrong, I’ve also been actively searching for excuses to change my mind. Here’s the nearest I came last week…

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Are these guys really better than Jussi Jaaskelainen?

Sunday, February 8th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Jussi Jaaskelainen | 1 Comment

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Why was Bolton’s keeper not included in best keepers list?

The Daily Mail completed its countdown of football’s 50 greatest goalkeepers on Friday, and there was no place in the list for Bolton’s Jussi Jaaskelainen.

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Bolton Wanderers Hall of Fame #9: Top 10 Kevin Nolan moments

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Jay-Jay Okocha, Kevin Nolan, Sam Allardyce | 1 Comment

A tribute to Kevin Nolan

I asked yesterday whether selling Kevin Nolan to Newcastle is a good idea. The response was mixed, but on the whole in favour.

Either way, Kevin Nolan’s contribution to the last decade of Bolton Wanderers has been immense. Here are 10 of his greatest moments in a White shirt…

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Desert Island Goals: Wanderers FA Cup magic

Saturday, January 24th, 2009 | BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson | No Comments

For those feeling a little left out this weekend

Memo to Gary Megson: The FA Cup is not about surrendering to Sunderland and then pretending it’s in the best interests of the club. This is what the FA Cup is all about…

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What Gary Megson could learn from Rafa Benitez and Martin O’Neill

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 | BWFC People, Chris Basham, Gary Megson, Sam Allardyce | 3 Comments

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The Bolton Wanderers manager needs to start playing a few mind games

Whether it’s Middlesbrough’s impressive youth set up or Liverpool’s title credentials, Gary Megson has made a habit of lavishing praise on the Wanderers’ opponents this season.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Wigan Athletic: The fans’ view

Monday, December 29th, 2008 | Andy O'Brien, BWFC People, Danny Shittu, Gary Megson, Johan Elmander, Kevin Davies, Kevin Nolan | No Comments

The Bolton Wanderers match report you won’t read in the papers (or see on Match of the Day)

Here’s what the various Bolton Wanderers discussion forums made of the 1-0 home defeat to Wigan:

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Media Watch: Liverpool love-in masks Bolton’s failings

Sunday, December 28th, 2008 | BWFC People, Gary Megson, Jlloyd Samuel, Kevin Nolan | 1 Comment

How the papers reported Bolton’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Boxing Day

There seems to be no doubt who most of the papers would like to win the Premier League this season.

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