This week's guest is actor and campaigner Ruth Madeley. Known for her roles in Don't Take My Baby, Years and Years, The Barbara Met Alan and Doctor Who but more importantly Ruth is a huge Bolton Wanderers fan and she joins us to talk about what the Toughsheet Stadium aka the Reebok Stadium / the Macron Stadium / the University of Bolton Stadium means to her.

(2:20) Introduction

(5:30) Ruth's first visit to the Reebok Stadium

(8:45) Stadium accessibility as a wheelchair user

(14:00) Matchday routine and her usual McDonald's order

(19:00) Ruth's weirdest interaction as a Bolton Wanderers fan

(21:40) Bolton's golden Premier League period (Big Sam Allardyce, Kevin Nolan, Kevin Davies, Jay Jay Okocha et al)

(24:10) Bolton in Europe - Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid.

(27:05) Financial difficulties, the club nearly being liquidated and bouncing back.

(35:30) Night matches

(38:40) Derby matches (Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic)

(42:55) Missing football during the COVID pandemic

Hosted by sports author James Dixon, known for his works 'The Fix' and 'World in Union,' the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating fan culture and the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds.

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Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/

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