Jack Dearden
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Freelance Sports Broadcaster/Journalist Football &R.League BBC Radio Manchester Bolton Wanderers Reporter Presenter- Rugby League Xtra Views here are my own
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Right folks a message for all Wanderers fans. Be loud and proud today. Sorry I can’t be with you, but I’ve just failed a late fitness test here at The Christie. Jacko. Believe in Bolton.
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A year ago today my wonderful wife passed away. Lots of people new Hilary. So if you’re raising a glass over the weekend or across the festive period . Cheers H. God bless you, and thanks for everything.
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It’s 3 years ago today since my wonderful wife Hilary passed away. “ All that I love loses half it’s pleasure if you’re not here to share it”
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4 years ago today this wonderful lady passed away. My wife Hilary. Words and times we can no longer share…. But in my heart ❤️ you are always there.
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Today would have been our 20th wedding anniversary. HiIary I miss you a little bit more every day. xx
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I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to have covered Bolton for well over 20 years, and in that time I’ve seen lots and heard lots. But the support today at Wycombe is something to behold, given all the circumstances. Take a bow folks .
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It’s done. Party, party, party. Thanks to all for what has been an outstanding season.
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My wonderful wife Hilary passed away 2 years ago today. Always in my thoughts.
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Today would have been my wonderful wife Hilary’s 71st birthday. Gone but never forgotten.
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5 years ago today my late wife Hilary celebrated her final birthday. Words and times we can no longer share. But in my heart you are always there.
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How the hell can you have VAR on Friday night at United v Everton in the FA Cup ( Everton goal disallowed) but not at Sheff Weds v Newcastle on Saturday night when 2 goals would have been disallowed? Same competition. Give. Me. Strength. Please.
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A poignant day ahead. A Manchester derby, and today would have been my wonderful wife’s birthday. God bless you Hilary.
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Can I just say this is absolutely astonishing from Bolton fans. Club in total turmoil, season starting with a minimum 12 point deduction, no season tickets, but their attitude to any difficulty is “ We don’t care we are Wanderers “ Staggering support given the circumstances.👍⚽️.
#BWFC fans have shown phenomenal support, snapping up over 1,000 tickets for Saturday's game already since they went on sale yesterday. It's crucial that @OfficialBWFC supporters are aware it's ALL-TICKET with no tickets available on the day. #WYCvBOL
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Folks. Totally overwhelmed by your messages. Thank you . Jacko.
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Today would have been my late wife Hilary’s birthday….the song is over,but the many memorable melodies always linger on….
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While we’re at it. Pity football fans don’t have any right to appeal when governing bodies allow unscrupulous owners to take control of clubs. #justsaying.
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Hiya Santa. I don’t want much for Xmas. I’d just like whoever is reading this to be happy, healthy and safe. Friends are a bit like fruit cake, some are nutty, some are sweet, some are sour,but mix them together and they’re all friends. All the best my friends. Jacko.
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Been absolutely blown away by your kind comments and support. Thank you very, very, much. The oncologist wants to raise the awareness, and you’re clearly playing your part. 👍✅.
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Popped into The BBC for a catch up with my brilliant work colleagues. Just to say -(again) totally humbled by all your messages. Thanks to all everyone for your encouragement. Still some way to go, but .thanks for all your support. Jacko. (.
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Antoni Sarcevic on Wanderers fans”That’s this club,that’s why you sign for this football club it’s simple as that. I said at the start and I’ll say it again, driving in on the coach we all had a little tingle down our spine and it spurred everyone on I know that for a fact”.
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I’d just like say to Wanderers supporters who’ve been through the mill several times in the last few seasons. Enjoy this. Regardless of what happens. It feels like the new dawn of a new era. I certainly hope so. 📻⚽️🥅.
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Today would have been my wonderful wife Hilary’s birthday. “All that you enjoy and love loses half its pleasure if you’re not there to share it”
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The name of the stadium may have changed, but the drama continues.⚽️🥅📻
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So, I’ve made an executive decision. After a Wanderers win, and a 4th straight defeat for GB Lions. After not having had a drink for about 11 weeks, I’ve been reading the official advise given my current circumstances “ Try alcohol in small amounts to stimulate your appetite “.
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I think there was a certain inevitability about the two Parky’s going. Just another day in the absolute pantomime that is modern day Bolton Wanderers. Overall I think he did an impossible job with great dignity.
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I see some folks bleating about Bolton signing players. What do you want them to do ? Play kids who are just about old enough to purchase a Milky Bar? Remember all the players signed were available to everyone else. All’s fair in love and War. ( Which we are now in apparently).
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Ian Evatt “I’m so angry and emotional right now I might end up saying things I might regret.I’ve told them all I’ll see them in the morning at 9am. If they’re going to spoil everybody’s Sunday we’ll spoil there’s as well. That in a Bolton Wanderers shirt is not acceptable”.
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Lots happening in the World at the moment. Fortunately there are still lots of amazing people around. It’s very much appreciated. Jacko.
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Six years ago today this wonderful woman passed away. Gone but never forgotten Hilary…
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This has to be the biggest story of the Super League era. As I’ve often said never stamp on people’s dreams. What a great night for all connected with Salford, fans, players, all the back room staff. Take a bow folks. Totally deserved.
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Been to Bayern, been to Barrow. Now Bolton are back! Well done to all concerned and connected to Wanderers.👍✅⚽️📻🥅🎉🎈🎊. Jacko.
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Now is probably not the time. but when it sinks in,remember not very long ago,this club was right on the verge of extinction on more than one occasion. The fans, players, and personal really have been up against it. So you have my personal permission to enjoy the success. 🍻.
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Officials from Saints visited Joe Sharratt in the neurology ward at Salford Royal today and were pleased to find him sat up in bed and recovering well. Joe will remain in hospital for the next couple of days but the prognosis is good and he is progressing well.
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"Sadly, Mr Anderson has used his position as a secured creditor to hamper and frustrate any deal that did not benefit him or suit his purposes. Thankfully, with the assistance of the Trust and others, we were able to overcome this obstacle.
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So that’s it done, dusted, delighted. Just arrived home. Covered every Wanderers game this season even during the restricted travel period.Big thanks to all @OfficialBWFC @BBCRMsport and @JohnMcGinlay10.
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Can I just say that the support Bolton had at the DW today was brilliant. When you consider the season Wanderers have had on and off the field take a bow folks. 👏.
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Ian Evatt “ The man of the match performance of the day was the ground staff, the volunteers, the stewards, and everything everyone did to enable us to get the game on. Sometimes they don’t get the credit they deserve, but I’m so appreciative of what they did today”.
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I’ve been covering Salford for years and years,this is arguably the best I’ve ever seen . l🏉📻. Sizzling sensational Salford . @BBCRMsport.
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To those present today at the UniBol you’re all part of a bit of history. Best win so far since they left Burnden Park. At least until Tuesday ? 🤷♂️🤔😳⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️.
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Super on Campo off - to an amazing reception at the UniBol…
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Phil Parkinson had this message for perspective owners and “It’s now up to the people behind the scenes to do thier bit, no more messing about ,get your heads together quickly and sort this mess out, cos everybody is absolutely sick and tired of it “.
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Standby by for a Manic Monday .Wanderers in negotiations with lots, and lots of new signings. @BBCRMsport.
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A happy, healthy and peaceful new year to all. Jacko 🎉.
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3 years ago this club @OfficialBWFC came close to liquidation, very, very,close. We actually did a Wanderer Podcast from a cafe next door to the court .( By the way stand by for a special Wanderer Podcast later today) What a truly remarkable turnaround. One and all take a bow 🙇.
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All the best to one and all. Have a happy Christmas and peaceful new year. 🌲.
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Pretty much a complete performance today by Bolton - and please spare me the Sunderland were awful. Wanderers we’re exhilarating, enterprising, entertaining,exciting, exceptional. And they won the first set 6-love. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️.
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That was a very, very, important win. A nervy end, but don’t let that distract from what was arguably the best performance of the season so far. ⚽️🥅📻👍Jacko.
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A belting three points for Bolton…You’re wondering if Wanderers can do it again are you ?⚽️⚽️⚽️🥅🤔.
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Wanderers have confirmed season ticket sales are now approaching 8,000, and Bolton fan Stephen had a big surprise when he called to renew his season ticket.
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Wow. Thanks for all the messages folks. Your support and encouragement is very much appreciated. Humbled and overwhelmed. Jacko.
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I rarely get nervous before games. Today’s different right? 🤔🤪📻🥅⚽️👍. .
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Nice touch …👏 By the way the kick off is 3pm….
Bolton beat Doncaster 2-1 on Good Friday last season, not since 1953 have the Trotters won successive league games on that day. ….with you from 2 @BBCRMsport
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What a shambolic, chaotic confusing, conflicting, mess a great club has become.
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Look, setting rivalry aside @LaticsOfficial going into adminstration is not good for football. Local club, regardless of what some said or did. I totally appreciate emotions running high, but even if you don’t have sympathy, let’s show a bit of dignity.
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Just the 4 and no more ….Amazing day cheers folks …A definate “ I was there day” ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️…
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Just had the briefest of chats with the new Bolton Boss Keith Hill “ Me and Flicker are absolutely buzzing can’t wait”.
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This Bolton fiasco is almost beyond belief. No wages being paid to loyal non playing staff. No games taking place. Hotel closed . I’d expect severe repercussions from the EFL. An utter complete total shambles. A shockingly sad situation occurring at a founder member League Club.
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Ian Evatt on the start to the season “ We’ve played 2 conceded none, scored 4 won 2 games, and the opposition have had zero shots on our goal so if you’re not happy with that we’re in the wrong industry “.
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Just been reading about Spurs and the Rochdale pitch. What’s the problem? It’s what the FA Cup is all about. Big team away from home to a lower league side on a less than perfect pitch . Deal with it. It’s called the FA Cup. #stopmoaningaboutit.
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Not for the first time this season take a bow Bolton fans.
Only saved from oblivion midweek. Huge round trip there & back knowing they’ll ultimately get beat. Watching a side made up mainly of kids. Each of the 740 @OfficialBWFC fans who travelled today are a credit to themselves & their club. I salute every single one of you 👏🏻. #BWFC
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Another win- and I don’t care by how many. Never have. Let’s worry about scoring goals next season. Priority was always going to be about getting back at the first time of asking for me- not done yet, but to be in the position they are deserves major credit. #COYW.
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Remember folks. Journalists exist to ask difficult questions, and to test arguments by establishing contrary positions, because news can often be something someone else doesn’t want you to hear.
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I’ve had some moments of great drama covering Wanderers for @BBCRMsport for over 20 years , but today was right up with the best of them. #COYW
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Wanderers remarkable run continues. Unbelievable. Unthinkable. Unimaginable. Incredulous. Inconceivable. Implausible. 32 points from the last available 36. ✅⚽️🥅📻.
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A great friend, and colleague sadly gone. So very, very, sad.
We're sad to tell you that Dianne Oxberry has died following a short illness. This untimely and unhappy news has come as a huge shock to everyone at BBC Radio Manchester and . and we send love from our family to hers.
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Tickets for the Papa John’s Trophy final will be just over 38,000…On sale from Tuesday at 10am, initially to season ticket holders who will be able to purchase 2 tickets,for round about a week after which they’ll be made available to members before going on general sale .
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Could be a historic day on Saturday. Wanderers haven’t taken an easy route have they? Ian Evatt lost his first five competitive games and won only one of his first eight overall. No team has EVER won automatic promotion from as low 19th/ 20th position in the League. 👍⚽️🥅📻.
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Bolton taking 26 points from the last available 30. ( A) Takes some doing . (B) First time Wanderers have gone 10 unbeaten since Big Sam’s team did it in 2006. Onwards and Upwards. ⚽️🥅📻 Jacko.
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James Trafford born in Cumbria- made in Bolton…👍⚽️🥅👇.
Might just have put 5 Mill on his transfer fee😉 …Burnley set to get a talented ‘ keeper and a top fella …👍.
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Ian Evatt has no new injuries ahead of the Crewe. ….and there’s good news for Xavier Amaechi…” He’ll be involved tomorrow night he’s looked razor sharp in training, and it’s refreshing have him back “.
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Look who’s turned up at Curzon Ashton … Penalty shoot out anyone ? ⚽️🥅👍
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While we’re at it. A massive thanks to all at @TheChristieNHS and to many others right across the @NHSMillion . Still some way to go but a big thanks to all. Jacko.
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So sad for the Shakers, the fans, employees, everyone connected with the club. They don’t deserve this. The EFL have to examine the part they’ve played.Sad day for football.
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Thank you for all the kind comments. It’s an absolute pleasure and privilege to do what I do . And Wanderers are a club close to my heart. Fantastic fans, and you just NEVER know what’s going to happen next, Today was an amazing day . You have my personal permission to celebrate.
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This has to be the most unorthodox, unconventional, mystifying,extraordinary start to a season ever for any Bolton team in their history. And while we’re at it. It’s about time somebody came to the wicket to explain what the hell’s going on.
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Phil Parkinson had this message for Laurence Bassini “ Mr Bassini leave us alone, please leave us alone, leave this great club alone to get on with building it’s future, and that’s my message to everybody whoever it is, get this mess sorted out quickly “.
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More from Ian Evatt after Morecambe “ Then the worst of all remarks a racist remark, for then for somebody to stand up and do something about it. I’m emotional, this game sometimes never fails to disappoint me “:.
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Wanderers are close to being taken over which will see new ownership. Final details are yet to be completed, and any deal would have to be ratified by the EFL. Discussions are believed to be at an advanced stage.
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# BREAKING NEWS # . I’m off the subs bench for tonight’s event at the University of Bolton Stadium with Big Sam and Fabrice Muamba. Jacko.
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All the best to one and all,and remember…. This might not necessarily be the year to get everything you want. But it could be the year to appreciate everything you have. Have a peaceful,prosperous ,and healthy 2025…. Jacko 👍⚽️📻🥅🏉.
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Bolton’s Phil Parkinson “ We need a bit of help if it’s not going to sold we need to bring some players in it’s just unacceptable I’m absolutely livid to be honest with you. The lads to be fair have ran themselves into the ground “.
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As season 27 for me covering Bolton comes to a very disappointing end. A review of what’s happened is inevitable. Just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who,listened,to @BBCRMsport commented and contributed. It’s very much appreciated. We go again in 82 days.
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On behalf of @BBCRadioManc I’ve covered Bolton Wanderers for over 20 years. It has been, and still is, an absolute privilege. The people, the players I’ve met, and interviewed. But the real heartbeat has always been the fans, and supporters of a club that matters to the town.
Some AMAZING memories posted over the last hour. Whatever tomorrow's outcome may be, the name of Bolton Wanderers will live on forever. Goodnight #BWFC .🐘🏰 ❤️
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If the EFL want Bolton to complete the season why don’t they pay the players ? And claim it back from monies which will be due to be paid to Bolton . That way the remaining two fixtures will be completed. Simples! 🤔.
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