Bolton-born Michael James, a director and board member of his beloved Bolton Wanderers Football Club, was awarded the degree of Doctor of the University for his outstanding contribution to sport and community at the University of Bolton graduations
Michael is a founding investor in Football Ventures Whites Ltd, which acquired the club in 2019.
Sharon Brittan, chairman of Bolton Wanderers was also honoured with a doctorate.
Michael was born in Westhoughton, left school at 16, worked as an apprentice electrician and attended Bolton Technical College. He qualified as an electrical engineer and built his company James Industrial, where he has been managing director since 1979.
He said: “It is an absolute privilege for Sharon and me to be here. To receive these awards is not only a true honour for us both, but the University of Bolton bestowing them on us acknowledges and reflects the efforts and achievements of the whole Bolton Wanderers family.”
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