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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Eleven: Get In The Mix

What a turnaround. 12 league games unbeaten have seen us rocket from mid table to just three points from getting into the top four. The…

Apr 25

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Eleven: Get In The Mix

Apr 25

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Ten: A New Swedish Hero

Well, this is slightly embarrassing.

Apr 11

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Ten: A New Swedish Hero

Apr 11

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Nine: Building A Challenge

To prepare the team for a season in which we hope to challenge in the league and cups, we’re going to need money and upgrades on our…

Apr 8

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Nine: Building A Challenge

Apr 8

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Eight: The Relegation Battle

So, here we are, in some difficult territory. For the first time in my managerial career, I’m left fighting against relegation with a…

Mar 18

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Eight: The Relegation Battle

Mar 18

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Seven: Complexity And Big Decisions

First news in Part Seven is not the arrival of a new striker — although that’s ongoing — but the departure of one. Delroy Facey has been…

Mar 11

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Seven: Complexity And Big Decisions

Mar 11

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Six: Time For A New Season

With 2001/02 wrapped up, it’s time to start looking ahead. Youri Djorkaeff’s performances have impressed France manager Jacques Santini…

Mar 3

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Six: Time For A New Season

Mar 3

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Five: A Last-Minute Dash?

My first season in charge of Bolton Wanderers has almost come to a close, and if I’m honest, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. Sure, we…

Feb 27

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Five: A Last-Minute Dash?

Feb 27

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Four: Critical Cups

There won’t be another long break, he said…

Feb 27

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Four: Critical Cups

Feb 27

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Three: Bounce Back

Before we start, let’s take a look around and see how our favourite players are doing. Mark Kerr, recently moved to Sunderland, has broken…

Oct 22, 2023

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Three: Bounce Back

Oct 22, 2023

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Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Two: Highs and Lows

It’s fair to say the start of my tenure at Bolton Wanderers hasn’t been short on entertainment. Having beaten Birmingham in injury time on…

Oct 19, 2023

Bolton Dare to Dream — Part Two: Highs and Lows

Oct 19, 2023

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Hi, citizens of the internet. I’m the Footballing Oddball, and on this humble page I write about football to entertain people. I hope you enjoy!

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