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Bolton given all clear to play home game on Saturday

Bolton Wanderers' home Championship game against Millwall on Saturday will go ahead after safety concerns were eased, Bolton Council has confirmed.

The club was given until 13:00 GMT to assure the council they had adequate safety provision for the match amid worries over sufficient stewarding.

Meanwhile, owner Ken Anderson says he is in talks with "several parties" over a takeover he hopes happens this week.

He has also stated unpaid bills and staff salaries are now set to be paid.

BBC Radio Manchester reports that matchday staff, including stewards, are likely to be paid their February wages on Thursday, while full-time staff have been told to expect payment by Monday.

Bills owed to the emergency services are also expected to be cleared.

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