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Former Bolton Wanderers striker intervenes as BBC commentator suffers heart attack

Following Bolton Wanderers win over Cardiff City, BBC commentator Rob Phillips experienced chest pains, former Wanderers and Cardiff striker Nathan Blake stepped in to get the broadcaster the help he needed.

30.09.26, 11:00 Updated 30.09.26, 11:36 3 Minute Read

Following Bolton Wanderers 1-0 over Cardiff City this month, all seemed fine on the gantry, as journalists and broadcasters went about their usual business.

On duty for BBC Wales, was former Wanderers and Cardiff striker Nathan Blake, alongside the long-term and much loved Welsh broadcaster, Rob Phillips.

Phillips conducted his usual post-match duties, interviewing Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy, before heading back up the stairs to reunite with Blake. At this point, the commentator began to complain about some chest pains.

Whilst Phillips attempted to brush his unwell feeling off, Blake did not agree.

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Matt Bottomley

A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.

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