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Every Day’s a cup final for Mark Halsey….!
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | BWFC Goals, BWFC News, BWFC People, Football Association, Ivan Campo, Jay-Jay Okocha, Nicolas Anelka, Owen Coyle, Phil Gartside, Premier League, Premiership referees, Sam Allardyce, Youri Djorkaeff | 11 Comments
The support from football fans and ordinary people in the street has been inspirational
Click the link to listen to Mark Halsey’s Exclusive interview.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/751463426e948768/
Despite hailing from Hertfordshire, Mark Halsey has firmly established himself as one of Bolton’s favourite adopted sons. After spending 12 years playing non-league football for Cambridge City and Hertford Town he began his refereeing career in 1989 and a decade later refereed the famous 1999 Football League One Play-off Final between Gillingham and Manchester City at Wembley. The same year he was promoted to Premier League status and shortly after the FIFA List of referees. He quickly established himself as one of the most popular referees in the League.
Mark was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to speak Exclusively to Manny Road & bwfcforum’s Andi Walton. He started by asking him about his current health:
MH: Yeah I’m feeling very good, I seem to be getting stronger with every game I do and it’s a bonus for me because I never thought I’d be back refereeing again, so every day is a cup final and it’s really great to be back and the reception I’ve received from the two games I’ve done at Rotherham and Port Vale and Oldham and Bristol Rovers, the fans have been absolutely fantastic and it’s been very emotional and overwhelming for me.
AW: It must have been the furthest thing from your mind getting out on the football pitch when you were in the midst of your treatment but now you’ve got to that stage, it must be a real thrill.
MH: For me to come back and, you know, I suppose…for what I’ve gone through with all my chemotherapy and my radiotherapy…I mean if you saw me at Christmas, I was nowhere near the Mark Halsey of old, you know, but I’ve worked hard and a lot of people have helped me and it’s been great. The support I’ve received from people around the country – just ordinary football fans and ordinary people in the street. They’ve been inspirational to me and they’ve got to really pat themselves on the back for the way they’ve helped me and it’s down to them that I’m back where I am now.
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Rooney “Close to Old Trafford Exit” – World Exclusive
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 | Alan Gowling, BWFC Goals, BWFC News, BWFC People, Gary Megson, Gary Speed, Ian Walker, Nicolas Anelka, Owen Coyle, Peter Reid, Phil Brown, Phil Gartside, Sam Allardyce, Steve Wigley, Tony Kelly | 16 Comments
Warren Obb explores the rumours that others dare not !
due to journalistic integrity (and the fact it might not be him) we have blanked out the ugly mush in this pic
(we would like to express, these are not necessarily the views of bwfcforum or manny road)
Superstar Shrek look-a-like Wayne Rooney was last night said to be close to an Old Trafford exit, according to sources.
The former Everton hitman, 24, has been in sensational form for the champions this season, netting his 33rd goal of the campaign in Sunday’s win over rivals Liverpool.
But in news certain to stun the Old Trafford faithful, Rooney was recently seen close to an Old Trafford exit. Our sources, who were allegedly close to the club at the time, also claim to have photos of Rooney in the compromising position. Negotiations to purchase the photos broke down in order to preserve our journalistic integrity. › Continue reading
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Mugabe set to make Everton bid – World Exclusive
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 | BWFC News | 22 Comments
Another amusing insight into the word of football according to bwfc forum regular Warren Obb
Controversial former Rhodesian premier, Robert Mugabe, has emerged as the shock front-runner to take over penniless premiership high-flyers Everton.
I guarantee I'll be in the first team by Saturday...
Currently president of the former British colony – now known as “Zimbabwe” – Mugabe’s interest could end chairman Bill Kenwright’s long search for a buyer.
If Mugabe, 86, does take over from theatre impresario Kenwright, he will become the latest in a long line of controversial Everton chairmen believed to include Isaac Newton and Leonardo DaVinci.
An Everton supporter last night told this column: “I’m not bothered who takes over – it could be Robert Mugabe for all I care – as long as we get the investment we need.” › Continue reading
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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 (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
Image by Bolton Museum & Archive Service via Flickr
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
- Image via Wikipedia
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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