In the first Wanderers Way episode of 2026, Derek and John are joined by former Wanderers player, Michael Johansen!

Michael recounts his time at Wanderers, not forgetting the very first moment he met John McGinlay and gained his nickname 'The Smurf'!

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 - Start

0:57 - Introduction 

4:17 - Growing up and wanting to be a professional footballer

7:31 - Michael’s career in Denmark

10:29 - Denmark winning the Euros in 1992

12:50 - Always transferring clubs with his brother

15:53 - Michael and Per joining Wanderers together

17:21 - His first day at Bolton, becoming ‘The Smurf’

19:55 - The final year at Burnden Park

22:10 - Playing at both Wanderers stadiums

24:04 - Playing under Colin Todd

27:53 - The jump playing in the Premier League

31:52 - Being called up to play for Denmark

35:32 - Sam Allardyce joining Wanderers as manager

39:47 - Nights out whilst at Bolton

44:01 - Current day Wanderers