Wanderers Way Episode 7: Jack Dearden

On this week's episode, Derek and John catch-up with infamous Wanderers broadcaster Jack Dearden!

Having spent over the last 30 years commentating on Bolton Wanderers, most notably for BBC Radio Manchester, Jack recalls some of his favourite times, how he got into the industry and how he thinks Bolton will get on in the run-in of the 2024/25 season. 

Timestamps: 

2:08 - Introduction

8:13 - Wembley

13:31 - How he became a commentator

15:50 - Working in Egypt

20:30 - Becoming a Wanderers commentator

24:49 - The Sam Allardyce era

32:16 - The legendary players

42:49 - The League Two season

51:51 - Papa Johns Trophy final

56:49 - Wanderers Managers