BOLTON’S friendly against German minnows 1 FC Magdeburg saw hundreds of travelling fans create an unbelievable atmosphere.
The game was supposed to be a low-key affair for the visitors to keep them sharp during their winter break.
But hundreds of supporters decided to make the trip armed with flares, scarves, flags and plenty of songs.
Their loyal following did the trick as Magdeburg held off a late Trotters fight back to record a 3-2 win.
The Championship club’s supporters were quick to hail their German counterparts after a stunning display of support.
Some even asked for the clubs to arrange a reverse fixture so the Trotters faithful could make the 1650-mile return trip in tribute.
Over 1000 FC Magdeburg fans have turned up at The Macron today for a training match with a Bolton XI
It's January, it's freezing, it's 850 miles from home and it's a pointless friendly… Fair play!#COYWM #BWFC
(– @LionOfViennaSte) pic.twitter.com/Ux64LD0Yx1
— Away Day Bible (@AwayDayBible) January 8, 2018
Fans und Team
_______#EINMALIMMER pic.twitter.com/FNod0tQDIf— 1. FC Magdeburg (@1_FCM) January 8, 2018
Relegation-threatened Bolton travel to Brentford on Saturday just one point above the drop zone.
And they will hope for the Macron Stadium to see a similar atmosphere to today a week later as they host Ipswich.
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