Wanderers Way | Episode 7: Jack Dearden

11/04/2025

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: 2:13 - Introduction 8:18 - Wembley 13:36 - How he became a commentator 15:55 - Working in Egypt 20:35 - Becoming a Wanderers commentator 24:54 - The Sam Allardyce era 32:21 - The legendary players 42:54 - The League Two season 51:56 - Papa Johns Trophy final 56:54 - Wanderers Managers

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Wanderers Way | Episode 7: Jack DeardenOn 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: 2:13 - Introduction 8:18 - Wembley 13:36 - How he became a commentator 15:55 - Working in Egypt 20:35 - Becoming a Wanderers commentator 24:54 - The Sam Allardyce era 32:21 - The legendary players 42:54 - The League Two season 51:56 - Papa Johns Trophy final 56:54 - Wanderers Managers