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Brilliant Jay-Jay Okocha and Sam Allardyce moment in Bolton Wanderers legends match

Wanderers legends are back in town today for a charity fundraiser

Jay-Jay Okocha of Bolton Wanderers.(Image: David Cannon/Getty Images))

Bolton Wanderers legends are back on their former stomping ground today in aid of a good cause.


Legendary former Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce has taken the helm of a legendary team of old players.


A Wanderers All Stars side which he will manage containing legends such as Jay-Jay Okocha, Kevin Davies and Ivan Campo, will take to the pitch once again in Bolton shirts to take on the current Whites team.


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The match is part of fundraising for the treatment of Wanderers defender Gethin Jones' mother, Karen, who has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

The family are aiming to pursue the best current care and leading course of treatment which is available only in the United States.


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And a big crowd has attended the University of Bolton Stadium to show their support and watch their old heores in action.

Okocha started the game and opened the scoring from the penalty spot.

And after he scored, there were fantastic scenes as the Nigerian wing wizard and Allardyce shared a magical moment on the touchline.


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The duo took part in a dance which received a huge cheer from the Wanderers support.

The hosts then equalised through George Thomason, before Nathan Delfouneso and Xavier Amaechi grabbed goals to ensure Wanderers led at the break.

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Ian Evatt came off the bench for the hosts and, with 20 minutes to go, the current Wanderers team lead 7-3 and you can keep up to date with the match here.

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