The League Paper

KEEPER JACK ‘HUGE REASON’ FOR A POINT

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 August 2026

PRAISE: Schumacher

BOLTON Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher accepted his team had goalkeeper Jack Bonham to thank for their point from the goalless draw away to QPR.
“He was outstanding. He stays really calm, doesn’t get flustered, and proved it last season on occasions that we needed him,” said Schumacher.
“Any successful team has got to have that, because there are going to be days you don’t play brilliant attacking football and the opposition get the better of you.
“On those days, if you can get a goalie that saves you every now and aga...

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