Mackemansj1
Striker
You're missing the point. Even if the surrounding clubs only pull in less than 5,000 average crowds, that's 5,000 supporters that aren't going to turn up to support the other club.
I didn't even mention the likes of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, etc. I can't think of another area of the country where there are so many professional football clubs in such a relatively small area.
Bolton's support is remarkably good considering we have one of the most successful clubs in the world and one of the richest on our doorstep. To be third behind those two is no mean feat.
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