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Bolton Wanderers confirm signing of Cardiff City striker Joe Mason on season-long loan deal
BOLTON Wanderers have confirmed Cardiff striker Joe Mason has re-signed for the club on a season-long loan deal. As revealed by The Bolton News yesterday, the 23-year-old is back for a third spell with the Whites after impressing last season.
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Man charged with fraud for 'pretending to be former Bolton Wanderers player'
A MAN has been charged with committing credit card fraud while pretending to be a former Bolton Wanderers footballer. Medi Abalimba, aged 25, allegedly purported to be Chelsea and former Whites winger Gael Kakuta as, it was said, he ran up a tab
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Derelict pub damaged in suspected arson attack
A derelict pub was badly damaged in a suspected arson attack in Atherton. Firefighters from Atherton and Horwich were called to the blaze at the derelict Railway pub in Pollard Street just after 2pm. The pub is thought to have been empty since
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Breightmet 89-year-old shouted 'I will bloody kill you' before stabbing neighbour in neck, court told
A PENSIONER stabbed his neighbour in the neck after twice shouting “I will bloody kill you” in a confrontation outside their homes, a court heard. William Dutton, aged 89, denies attacking Steven Waring with a kitchen knife on January 26 in Breightmet
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Wanted criminals arrested in crackdown
MORE than 100 fugitives have been arrested as part of a week long crackdown by police to arrest wanted criminals. The police launched Operation Dawn Thunder to target people hiding and on the run from police. Police said 108 outstanding suspects
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Tiny tots get arty
AN Arty Babies group will have their fortnightly meeting at Bolton Museum on Tuesday, August 19 at 10.30am. There will be a mixture of creative and sensory play. The class is open to babies up to two years old and their families, and is free
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Burnt pie sparks alert
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a sheltered housing complex in Hall i’ th’Wood, Bolton, after a pie being heated up by an elderly couple went up in smoke. Smoke filled the flat in Crompton Close at 9pm on Saturday, but the fire was out by the time
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Invitation to dig in
THE Friends of Moss Bank Park group is looking for recruits to help improve the garden after receiving Heritage Lottery Grant funding. The group will meet on Tuesdays every week from tomorrow until September 2, at 10am. For more information
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Collectors contest
STAMP collectors will be competing for trophies when Bolton Philatelic Society meets this week. They will gather at St Andrew and St George’s Church in St George’s Road, Bolton, on Thursday at 7.30pm. The meeting is a competition evening when
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Pounds for pounds
SLIMMERS will be able to use their weight loss to raise money for charity next month. Shedtember will be launched to highlight issues related to weight gain, and is asking people to sign up and pledge to lose weight and gain sponsorship from family
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Tea party success
Bolton fundraisers are being thanked by Marie Carie Cancer Care for helping to make their summer tea parties a success. More than 170 Blooming Great Tea Parties were held across Greater Manchester for the charity. Anyone who has not yet handed
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Be a bee pal
BOLTON Friends of the Earth need volunteers to help build bee-friendly habitats and do some gardening. The group meets at 10.30am every Thursday at The Mutual Aid Centre, Deane.
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No insurance guilty plea
BOLTON magistrates have fined a driver £450 after he committed several motoring offences. James Wolfendale, aged 21, of Broadway, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after an accident as well
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A mythical challenge
CHILDREN in Bolton are being challenged to take part in the Mythical Maze summer reading challenge. The event, which is taking place at all libraries in Bolton, encourages those aged between four and 11 to read six library books over the summer
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Woman was assaulted
A MAN will be sentenced for assaulting a woman. Glenn Wilkinson, aged 49, of no fixed address, admitted assaulting Caroline Wilkinson on March 11. He will be sentenced at Bolton Magistrates Court on September 8.
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Egyptian insights
THERE is a chance to find out about mythical Egyptian gods when Bolton Museum continues its Summer Reading Challenge tomorrow. Events are taking place every Tuesday and Thursday, from 1.30pm to 3pm, during the school summer holidays. They are
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Library’s silver screen
BOLTON Central Library will host a screening of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful on Wednesday, August 13. As part of the library’s Silver Screenings programme, the film will mark the centenary of the start of World War One. It will start
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Women are Guiding Idols
THREE Girlguiding volunteers from Bolton have been named among 48 Guiding Idols in the North West. Susan Smart, Ruth Jolley and Sharon Knowles, of Lancashire Border County, were given the accolade as part of a new project led by charity Girlguiding
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Forum on awards shortlist
THE Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester, which has members in Bolton, has been shortlisted for an award in the National Diversity Awards. The organisation has been put forward for the category of Community Organisation Award for Race Religion
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Curfew for shed burglar
A WOMAN who stole fishing equipment and power tools from a shed has been sentenced to a three-month curfew by Bolton magistrates. Katherine Kay, aged 41, of Manchester Road, Clifton, had denied breaking into the shed on Manchester Road, Kearsley
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Stag night ends in river rescue
A FIRE chief has issued a warning after the inshore boat unit, based at Eccles, plucked a 27-year-old man to safety from the River Irwell in Manchester city centre. An eight-man crew were called to Bridge Street at 5.30am on Saturday after the
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Look for butterflies
NATURE enthusiasts can discover a world of butterflies during a free walk. Participants can look for 22 species at Seven Acres Nature Reserve on Sunday, August 17. The walk – open to novices and experts – will set out from the Environmental
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Animal talk
THE Natural History staff at Bolton Museum will host a talk about weird and unusual animals today at 1.30pm. Entry is free and the talk is suitable for children aged four years and above, accompanied by an adult.
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Boot sale
LITTLE Lever residents can get rid of unwanted items or pick up a bargain at a car boot sale on Sunday, August 31 at Little Lever School in Lincoln Avenue, from 8am to noon.
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Halls well for summer
PEOPLE are being invited to Smithills Hall Museum on Friday to learn more about mediaeval swords and shields. Events, from noon to 2pm, are running throughout the summer at a cost of £1, as part of a series of family-friendly activities and trails
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Fair night with Tony
TICKETS are still available for ‘An Evening with Tony Jacklin’ at Bolton’s Albert Halls on Tuesday, September 2. The two-time major title winning golfer is embarking on a series of live theatre appearances in the UK and will talk at length about
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Name a health star
HEALTH chiefs are urging patients and families to join the search for Bolton’s NHS stars. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for nominations from patients, members of the public and staff for its 2014 staff achievement awards. Suzanne Woolridge
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Diabetes advice
SCHOOLS in Bolton are being invited to take advantage of information packs to help improve support for pupils with diabetes following a change to the law. Diabetes UK has launched packs for schools and parents, with the change meaning that schools
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AGM at FLT
FARNWORTH Little Theatre will hold annual general meeting on Sunday at the Cross Street theatre at 2.30pm, followed by a barbecue. Members and prospective members are welcome.
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Win a holiday
BUDDING photographers in Bolton are being encouraged to take part in a competition to capture the area’s woodland during the summer. The Woodland Trust is running the competition, with the best entry winning a holiday to Cornwall. To enter
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Summer safety alert
RESIDENTS in Bolton are being urged to protect their homes this summer by not leaving their windows and doors unlocked. Greater Manchester Police has produced a number of videos to remind people of the risk to homes during the warmer weather.
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Fireplace stolen
WITNESSES are being sought after a cast iron fireplace was stolen from outside a business. Burglars drove into the industrial estate in Hallam Street, Radcliffe, in a white van on Friday, August 1, grabbing the fireplace before driving off.
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Six men in lift ordeal
SIX young men were trapped in a lift for more than one hour at a complex of luxury apartments. Firefighters from Bolton North and Bolton Central stations were called to the Cottonworks in Blackburn Road, Sharples, at 2.40am on Saturday. The group
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Fruit and veg show
EDGWORTH Horticultural Society will be hosting its annual fruit and vegetable show on Saturday from 2.30pm. The event is being held at The Barlow in Bolton Road, and features a range of categories including cookery, fruit, vegetables, craft and
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Road set to reopen
ONE lane of a major road has been closed while a manhole is replaced. The work is being undertaken by United Utilities in Crompton Way outside the police station, and is expected to be completed today.
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Hunt for bugs at the hall
A BUG hunt takes place in Hall i’th’ Wood tomorrow. It is being run by Bolton Museums collections officer Don Stenhouse and will involve using nets to look for different insects. After the insects have been examined, they will be released.
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Back to ‘50s America
SS Simon and Jude’s CE Primary School in Great Lever will host a Tutti Frutti Showcase on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The summer performance is set in 1950s America and features music, dance and theatre. Everyone is welcome. More information is available
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Drugs man to be sentenced
A CANNABIS grower is waiting to be sentenced. Lee Roberts, aged 32, of Hawthorne Avenue, Farnworth, admitted producing the class B drug, on February 23. He will be sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on September 12.
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Walking day pictures plea
A RADCLIFFE church is asking residents to get in touch with photographs and memories before a heritage weekend next month. St Mary’s Parish Church is hosting an exhibition of banners between September 12 and 14 and organisers want photographs of
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Find out about felt
THERE is a chance to create a patterned panel for a bookcover with a felt-making workshop at The Barlow Institute. Participants will make prefelt using a sewing machine and a notebook. All materials and equipment will be provided at a cost
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Assaults denied
A TRIAL will take place after a man denied three alleged assaults on women. Nigel Sykes, aged 48, of Winslow Road, Westhoughton, denies attacks alleged to have taken place on July 19. Two of the charges relate to the same woman. He will
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VIDEO: Pitch-invading fans kick mascot's head across field after defeat
WIDNES rugby league fans stormed onto a the field at Leigh Sports Village before ripping off the Castleford mascot's head and kicking it around the pitch. A number of Widnes Vikings supporters invaded the pitch immediately after they were beaten
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How brainy are you?
BOLTON’S brainiest people are being called on to see whether they have got what it takes to join Mensa at a test session on Sunday, August 31. The event takes place at the Manchester Conference Centre and is a chance for people to find out their
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Seddon wins 'big tick' for developing building talent
BUILDING and development firm Seddon has received a “big tick” for its commitment to growing the next generation of building talent. The company’s “Grow Your Own” campaign, which focuses on attracting talent and developing future leaders for the
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Bolton dentist wins another top industry award
A BOLTON dentist has scooped yet another top dental award — this time as the Best in Blackpool. Dr Zuber Bagasi, who lives in Lostock, was voted Best Dentist at the Best of Health Awards which celebrate health care excellence in the resort.
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Councillors should apologise
I WOULD like to comment on the outrageous behaviour of two councillors who failed to pay council tax, not for one year but two years. This should be totally unacceptable and they should make a full and frank apology to their constituents who have
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No litter in Moscow...
I AGREE wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed in David Sharples’ letter (August 5), regarding the state of litter in Breightmet. As someone who visits the area several times each week, I am shocked by the amount of litter and dog waste which
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Anger over litter louts
I TOO experience anger, frustration and disappointment at the failure of many residents of Bolton to act responsibly by taking home their litter, rather than dumping it around the town. Over the past 40 years, members of Soroptimist International
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Three weeks is too long
WHEN I wheeled my grey bin outside I discovered a double-sized mattress with soiled bedding had been fly-tipped directly in front of my front gate. Another mattress was dumped a few doors away also. I reported this to the council and was told that
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Trust does a great job
HOW very fortunate we are in Bolton that two vets, Owen Monie and Gareth Haines, decided to open their not-for-profit Animal Trust veterinary surgery in our town. This has meant that many people with pets, including myself, would no longer have
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Cuban hotel agrees to refund Farnworth couple after charging them £4,000 for broken TV
A FORMER soldier who was charged £4,000 to replace a television which was broken while he was on his honeymoon has been told the hotel he was staying at has agreed to refund the full amount. Wesley Dyson, who was staying at the Cuban resort of
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Tributes to 'inspiring' cancer battler
THE devastated family of cancer battler Lesley Bostock have paid tribute to the “brave and inspiring” mother-of-two. Ms Bostock was known for her defiance against the disease but lost her five-year battle last Monday, at the age of 43. Her
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Bolton's poorest train users 'will suffer' due to fare changes
BOLTON’S poorest train users will suffer as a result of “appalling” train fare changes, passenger groups have warned. The Bolton News can exclusively reveal that, as of September 8, off-peak tickets will be banned between 4pm and 6.30pm on weekdays
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Dale Haslam's train blog: Train travel not much fun
REPORTER Dale Haslam continues his regular blog about his daily train commute in and out of Bolton TRAIN travel around my neck of the woods is not much fun at the moment. When the working day nears its end, I know that if I do not make the
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Westhoughton girl crowned Child Genius 2014
A SCHOOLGIRL from Westhoughton has been crowned the nation’s brainiest youngster. Sharon Daniel was crowned Child Genius 2014 in the dramatic final of the four-week Channel 4 documentary to find Britain’s brightest child. The Bolton School
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Television chef Gino D'Acampo to delight fans at Bolton food festival
CHEEKY celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo says expect the unexpected when he returns to Bolton later this month. The television star is set to be one of the main attractions when he appears at Bolton Food and Drink Festival, between August 22 and 25.
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Former crime reporter tells story of home-based beauty business
TWELVE months ago, Amanda Alcock swapped a life of reporting on crime for body butters, lip glosses and pamper parties. As an executive manager for The Body Shop At Home, the 29-year-old former journalist is now an expert on the company’s products
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Millionaire Metro Taxi boss ploughs money into new drug addiction rehab centre
A MILLIONAIRE taxi boss is ploughing part of his fortune into a Priory-style addiction treatment centre. Nick Astley, owner of Bolton-based Metro Taxis — the largest private hire firm in Greater Manchester — is set to open Salus Withnell Hall in
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Proud Harwood teacher gets Arctic Star medal on behalf of her late father
A PROUD teacher from Harwood has secured an Arctic Star medal on behalf of her late father who endured horrifying conditions serving in the Navy. John Alfred "Jack" Cox was a gunner on HMS Anson and sailed in Murmansk in the Arctic Ocean between
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Tributes to top golf course ecologist who was found dead in Egerton quarry
ONLINE tributes have been paid to one of the world’s leading golf course ecologists whose body was discovered in a quarry. Antony Wainwright, aged 42, was found at the bottom of Cox Green Quarry, in Cox Green Road, Egerton, last Monday. He
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Bolton's hosting of British Transplant Games 'will be very difficult to beat'
BOLTON’S hugely successful hosting of the British Transplant Games will be “very difficult to beat” — according to event organisers. Over the weekend, hundreds of transplant athletes have run, walked, batted, thrown and swam their way to glory
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Hundreds take part in Bolton News Donor Run
HUNDREDS of people laced up their running shoes and headed to Leverhulme Park to take part in a special run to celebrate the life-changing effects of organ transplants. The Bolton News Donor Run was held at the park on Saturday night and saw transplant
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Hospital's financial recovery under threat as A&E visitors continue to rise
THE number of people visiting the accident and emergency unit at Royal Bolton Hospital continues to rise – threatening its financial recovery. Health chiefs have admitted they are “nervous” about the spike in attendances in June and July, which
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Bolton Hospice hoping for full house at first ever 'colour run'
BOLTON Hospice is hoping for a full house at its first ever “colour run” thanks to the support of Mecca Bingo staff. The new 5k event will see hundreds of runners get covered in powdered paint as they dash round Queens Park on Sunday, August 31
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Handyman accidentally uncovers Bolton World War One grave
THE grave of three Bolton brothers who died in World War One was accidentally uncovered when a handyman cleaned the wrong headstone — on the same day war started 100 years ago. Bradshaw grandmother Margaret Gillard employed handyman Raymond Lord
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Westhoughton Golf Club wants more women to take up sport
A GOLF club in Westhoughton is trying to encourage more women to take up the sport. We sent reporter Vickie Scullard to “putt” her to the test. I HAVE never had a driving ambition to play golf — aside a few goes at pitch and putt. But when
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Former Apprentice star gives £2,500 for special children's bikes
A FORMER star of TV’s The Apprentice has donated £2,500 to buy specially adapted bikes for children. Alex Wotherspoon purchased three bikes for pupils at New Greenhall School in Atherton, on behalf of the St James’s Place Foundation which is a
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Aspirin sales rocket 500 per cent at Bolton shop
ASPIRIN sales have rocketed by 500 per cent at a Bolton shop since scientists revealed it could reduce the risk of cancer. New research found that taking a daily dose of the drug reduces the likelihood of major cancers, mainly those effecting the
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Millions of trees to be planted in memory of World War One heroes
OVER the next four years, the Woodland Trust will be commemorating the centenary of the First World War by planting millions of trees across the country — and you have the chance to create a lasting tribute to a member of your family who sacrificed
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Comic show coming to Bolton on Sunday
DARTH Vader and a life-sized Dalek could be appearing in Bolton as part of an exciting new comic book show. The Holiday Inn in Higher Bridge Street is playing host to an event set to set pulses racing for sci-fi fans throughout the town on Sunday
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Wanderers legend Tony Kelly arranges special treat for 5-year-old Horwich boy with brain tumour
BEAMING Jack Murray had his dreams come true when he was invited to meet his football heroes at the Macron Stadium. The five-year-old, from The Crescent, Horwich, also had his shirt signed, pictures taken with the squad and had a kickabout with
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Teenagers released on bail after arrest on suspicion of raping 13-year-old girl in Great Lever park
TWO 17-year-old boys arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old in a Great Lever park have been released on bail. The teenagers were arrested on suspicion of rape on Friday night, shortly after the alleged attack, but have now been released
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UPDATED: Man breaks both legs crashing car into tree in Crompton Way
A MAN broke both his legs after crashing his car into a tree in Crompton Way. Traffic came to a standstill while emergency services rescued the driver after the crash, which happened at about 5.30am this morning. The accident happened near
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Watford boss Beppe Sannino delighted with victory against Bolton Wanderers
WATFORD manager Beppe Sannino hailed the first-half display of his team that set up what turned out ot be a comprehensive victory against Wanderers. Goals from Watford’s striking duo of Troy Deeney and Matej Vydra put the Whites on the back foot
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Bolton Wanderers manager Dougie Freedman calls for calm after defeat at Watford
DOUGIE Freedman appealed for calm among fans after suffering a nightmare opening day defeat at Watford. There was no disguising the disappointment felt by 1,200 travelling fans at Vicarage Road, who had journeyed south in the hope of kicking off
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Defeat a wake-up call for nervy Whites, says Bolton Wanderers defender Kevin McNaughton
KEVIN McNaughton hopes Saturday’s demoralising defeat at Watford proves to be a wake-up call for Wanderers. The Scottish defender did not mince his words after a 3-0 defeat at Vicarage Road – the club’s heaviest opening day reverse in 11 years.
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Bolton Wanderers fail their Watford examination on opening day
WANDERERS might have “done their homework” on Watford’s menacing strike duo Troy Deeney and Matej Vydra – but they certainly failed the exam. Dougie Freedman had picked out the pair in the build-up to Saturday’s game and insisted that the squad
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MARC ILES' BIG MATCH VERDICT: Watford 3 Bolton Wanderers 0
JUST when Dougie Freedman thought it was safe to go back into the transfer market... At 2.59pm on Saturday the new season stretched ahead of Wanderers like the open sea. Sure, there were big doubts over whether the squad has enough goalscorers
