Bolton also defeated top division opposition in the form of Everton (3–2) and Aston Villa (1–0) that year. [14] Driven by long-term players Joe Smith in attack, Ted Vizard and Billy Butler on the wings, and Jimmy Seddon in defence, they became the most successful cup side of the twenties, winning three times. While Bolton finished 4th the following season, the next 20 years would prove to be a fallow period. Bolton reached the League Cup final in 2004, but lost 2–1 to Middlesbrough. [54] Lennon was removed from his position for the final few games of the season, replaced by Academy manager Jimmy Phillips. [4] They finished third in the First Division in 1891–92, 1920–21 and 1924–25. [21] The closest they have come to winning a major trophy since then is finishing runners-up in the League Cup, first in 1995 and again in 2004. During the European run, Bolton gained an unexpected 2–2 draw against former European champions Bayern Munich,[42] as well as becoming the first English team to beat Red Star Belgrade in Belgrade. Bolton also secured promotion to the second tier for the first time since 1983. The home of Bolton Wanderers on BBC Sport online. [36] Despite suffering from a lack of consistency, Bolton achieved the results needed and secured survival in a final day 2–1 victory over Middlesbrough.[37]. Formed as Christ Church Football Club in 1874, it adopted its current name in 1877 and was a founder member of the Football League in 1888. [131] The stadium's naming rights were held by Reebok from its opening in 1997 until 2014. The disaster led to Moelwyn Hughes's official report, which recommended more rigorous control of crowd sizes. [82], On 28 August, Bolton announced that the club's sale to Football Ventures (Whites) Limited had been completed, with the administrator paying tribute to the Eddie Davies Trust and their legal team, and criticising Ken Anderson who had "used his position as a secured creditor to hamper and frustrate any deal that did not benefit him or suit his purposes. [25], Bolton reached the Premiership in 1995 thanks to a 4–3 victory over Reading in the Division One play-off Final. 65-67 Derby St, Bolton, BL3 6HE. The club have barely been able to pay their players in the past few seasons, yet Maddison is running round the University of Bolton Stadium sporting a Fendi headband. The club was said to owe HM Revenue and Customs £2.2m. Bolton Wanderers will be looking to put another three points on the board today as they take on Colchester United in Sky Bet League Two. Reserves and Academy squad, List of Bolton Wanderers F.C. In 2005, a list of "50 Wanderers Legends" was compiled by the club as the result of a fan survey: "Thousands of supporters ... nominated their favourites with modern day heroes giving the old-timers a run for their money". Bolton were relegated on goal difference at the end of the 1997–98 Premiership campaign. [19], In 1953 Bolton played in one of the most famous FA Cup finals of all time â€“ The Stanley Matthews Final of 1953. [71][72][73], Anderson failed to find a buyer before the start of the season, and Bolton started their opening League One game on 3 August at Wycombe Wanderers with only three contracted senior outfield players, and lost 2–0. Bolton have spent more seasons, 73, than any other club in the top flight without winning the title. [70] A 17 July statement from the Bolton players said that no-one at the club had been paid by owner Ken Anderson for 20 weeks, the training ground had no potable drinking water nor hot water for showers. [68], In May 2019 the club went into administration due to a £1.2m unpaid tax bill, incurring a 12-point penalty for the 2019-20 season. [23]:100, The early 1990s saw Bolton gain a giant-killing reputation in cup competitions. In the 2010–11 FA Cup, Bolton progressed all the way to the semi-finals, but were beaten 5–0 by Stoke at Wembley, with the match being described as "a massive anti-climax". [67] The team was relegated to League One in April after a 23rd-place finish. [2][3], The club was founded by the Reverend Joseph Farrall Wright, Perpetual curate of Christ Church Bolton,[6] and Thomas Ogden, the schoolmaster at the adjacent church school, in 1874 as Christ Church F.C. Requests for affiliated status continue to be received regularly from other places around the world where Wanderers fans find themselves gather together. The club also has traditional rivalries with fellow Lancashire clubs Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, as all three sides are separated by less than fifteen miles and are all founder members of the Football League. Bolton were one of the 12 founder members of the Football League, which formed in 1888. [16], From 1935 to 1964, Bolton enjoyed an uninterrupted stay in the top flight â€“ regarded by fans as a golden era â€“ spearheaded in the 1950s by Nat Lofthouse. In December 2015, Bolton, who were £172.9 million in debt, were handed a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs over unpaid taxes, and a transfer embargo for the following month's window. [57] Bolton started their first season back in the Championship poorly, only earning their first victory in October. Hayden Mullins collected his first point as Colchester's new head coach as the lowly U's held promotion-chasing Bolton to a goalless draw in Sky Bet League Two. Bolton Bed Centre . The club also defeated higher division opposition in the form of Wolverhampton Wanderers (2–1) that year before bowing out to Derby County. [50] Freedman was fired after a torrid run of results at the beginning of the 2014–2015 season; he was replaced by former Celtic manager Neil Lennon, who promptly won his first game in charge 1–0 away at Birmingham. [11], The period before and after the First World War was Bolton's most consistent period of top-flight success as measured by league finishes, with the club finishing outside the top 8 of the First Division on only two occasions between 1911–12 and 1927–28. [103], Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Association (BWSA) is the official supporters' association of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. This was the fourth such petition the club had faced in the previous 14 months. [48] That 13 May, Bolton were relegated to the Championship by one point on the last day of the season after drawing 2–2 with Stoke City.[49]. [9] At the time Lancashire was one of the strongest footballing regions in the country, with 6 of the 12 founder clubs coming from within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire. [112], According to a survey conducted in August 2019 entitled 'The League of Love and Hate', Bolton supporters named Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic, Oldham Athletic and Bury as their biggest rivals.[113]. [77] Lynch is currently a … The 2007–08 season saw Bolton survive with a 16th-place finish, their safety being confirmed on the final day of the season,[41] as they went on an unbeaten run for their final five games, as well as getting to the last sixteen of the UEFA Cup. In 2000–01 Bolton were promoted back to the Premiership after beating Preston North End 3–0 in the play-off final. In 1928 the club faced financial difficulties and so was forced to sell David Jack to Arsenal to raise funds. [18] There was an estimated 67,000-strong crowd crammed in for the game, though other estimates vary widely, with a further 15,000 locked out as it became clear the stadium was full. [38] Nevertheless, the club finished eighth in the league, at the time the highest finish in their Premiership history. Formed as Christ Church Football Club in 1874, it adopted its current name in 1877 and was a founder member of the Football League in 1888. [60] After the collapse of the permanent signing of on-loan striker Christian Doidge, Forest Green Rovers commenced legal action over lost earnings. All of these foreign groups have come on board to become independent, but integral, parts of the official Bolton Wanderers supporters' family. [29] The following season they reached the 1999 Division One play-off Final but lost 2–0 to Watford. 33 Bolton Wanderers fans were crushed to death, and another 400 injured, in an FA Cup quarter-final second leg tie between Bolton and Stoke City. [132], Bolton's kit manufacturer from the 2014–15 season changed to Italian sportswear brand Macron, who also became stadium name sponsors for four years. Bolton lost the game to Blackpool 4–3 after gaining a 3–1 lead. The club played at Burnden Park for 102 years from 1895. On 12 September 2018, Bolton reached an agreement with their main creditor BluMarble Capital Ltd over an unpaid loan, avoiding administration and a points deduction from the EFL. [45], Bolton broke their record transfer fee with the signing of Johan Elmander from Toulouse on 27 June 2008, in a deal which cost the club a reported £8.2 million and saw Norwegian striker Daniel Braaten head in the opposite direction. The name was chosen as the club initially had a lot of difficulty finding a permanent ground to play on, having used three venues in its first four years of existence.[8]. In 2000 Bolton reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Worthington Cup and play-offs but lost on penalties to Aston Villa,[30] 4–0 on aggregate to Tranmere Rovers[31] and 7–5 on aggregate to Ipswich Town[32] respectively. Much of this debt owed to former owner Eddie Davies was confirmed to have been written off in March 2018, to assist with the club's potential sale prospects. [129] These culminated in the club (Burnden Leisure Ltd) going into administration in May 2019,[69] and, with the club's future ownership unresolved, being threatened with expulsion from the EFL in August 2019. The years of the Second World War saw most of the Wanderers' playing staff see action on the front, a rare occurrence within elite football, as top sportsmen were generally assigned to physical training assignments, away from enemy fire. In the year 2000, the Association expanded significantly when its invitation to affiliate was accepted by Bolton Wanderers supporters groups in other parts of Britain, and also by groups around the world. On 9 April 2016, Bolton lost 4–1 away at Derby County to confirm their relegation to the third tier for the first time since 1993. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. [104], Historically Bolton's traditional rivals were near neighbours Bury, though due to limited league meetings and Bury's expulsion from the Football League in August 2019 the rivalry has lessened considerably. Get the latest Premier League 2020-2021 football results, fixtures and exclusive video highlights from Yahoo Sports including live scores, match stats and team news. The re-design has been welcomed by fans as the red rose returned to the badge and those who saw the ribbons as a poor choice. [129] Under Anderson, financial difficulties dogged the club, with player strikes, further winding up orders and financial disputes with other creditors. The 2001–02 season began with a shock as they destroyed Leicester 5–0 at Filbert Street[22]:94 to go top of the table. Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt says there has been no change in the situation surrounding a potential move by the club for centre back Joel Lynch. However, they only remained there for two seasons before being relegated. Bolton Wanderers Football Club (/ˈboʊltən/ (listen)) is a professional football club based in Horwich, Bolton, England, which competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The current badge is a reimagining of one designed in 1975; this was replaced in 2001 by a badge which retained the recognisable initials but controversially exchanged the scroll and rose for blue and red ribbons.

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