Listen: Bolton Wanderers fans Q&A with Sharon Brittan, Fergal Harkin & David Ray

Welcome to a very special podcast which brings you the best of the Q&A with Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin, chief executive David Ray, and chairman Sharon Brittan.
A room full of Bolton fans armed with questions, a panel happy to answer anything thrown their way, it all added up to an entertaining evening.
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Among the topics covered on the night…
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David Ray on the bond and how it has been spent.
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Leaky roof and crumbling steps.
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Will club introduce gambling back into stadium.
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Safe standing being considered.
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Should FA Cup game be factored into season ticket?
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Does the stadium play a part in getting players to the club?
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Keeping the squad happy with 24 players on the training ground. Players leaving.
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Plans for the January window?
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Why can’t the B Team play here?
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Plans to improve facilities in the North Stand.
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£18m into equity – plus Sharon on £60m investment.
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What are the rules that stop FA Cup games being streamed?
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Players on loan. Who’s waiting in the wings?
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Changes to the recruitment process.
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Plan A Plan B Championship/League one.
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Handling expectations and pressure – character checks.
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David Ray on club budgets increasing.
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David Ray on expenditure.
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Concerts back at the stadium.
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Energy costs and contracts.
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Sharon talking about money in the Championship.
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Monetising the global audience.
To listen to the Fans’ Q&A, press play on the graphic below.




