[51] After ending a 17-game winless run, Lennon, who had been investigated by the club due to allegations about his personal life, said that the club had "been through hell". 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. [23]:105, The club won promotion back to the Premiership at the first attempt thanks to a season in which they achieved 98 league points and 100 goals in the process of securing the Division One championship,[27] the first time since 1978 that they had finished top of any division. The business was founded in 1972 by Alex Smith who at the time was a professional goalkeeper for Bolton Wanderers. [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. Eoin Doyle's 16th goal of the season catapulted Bolton above Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals Forest Green in a 1-0 win that stretched their unbeaten run to 13 games. [67] The team was relegated to League One in April after a 23rd-place finish. Following relegation, the club announced that Keith Hill and assistant David Flitcroft would leave the club when their contracts expired at the end of June. Requests for affiliated status continue to be received regularly from other places around the world where Wanderers fans find themselves gather together. Bolton Bed Centre . They achieved this to finish 21st, narrowly avoiding relegation, having fought back from 2–1 down to win 3–2 at home against Nottingham Forest in the last ten minutes of their final match of the season. [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. Hopes were high at Burnden Park in May 1978 when Bolton sealed the Second Division title and gained promotion to the First Division. The club won the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1989, defeating Torquay United 4–1. This opposition considerably lessened since the stadium was built. [33], Bolton struggled in the following two seasons, but survived in the Premiership. This was the fourth such petition the club had faced in the previous 14 months. The club was said to owe HM Revenue and Customs £2.2m. The University of Bolton Stadium has continued to be their venue ever since. The club spent a season in the Fourth Division in 1987–88, before regaining top-flight status in 1995 and qualifying for the UEFA Cup twice; reaching the last 32 in 2005–06 and the last 16 in 2007–08. Bolton's centre-forward, David Jack scored the first ever goal at Wembley Stadium. [2][3], Bolton Wanderers had a long-established partnership with sporting goods firm Reebok, which was formed in the town. Bolton won the FA Cup three times in the 1920s, and again in 1958. The following season Bolton were relegated to the Third Division after losing 4–1 at Charlton Athletic on the final day. [4] They finished third in the First Division in 1891–92, 1920–21 and 1924–25. As a result of poor performances leaving them in 16th place, Bolton sacked Coyle on 9 October 2012, replacing him with Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman. [61] In February 2019, Bolton were again issued a winding-up petition by HMRC which was subsequently adjourned until the end of the season as their search for a new owner continued. [47], The following season began as the previous one had ended with just one win and six defeats, their worst start since the 1902–03 season when they were relegated. [97] At this time, Bolton were in a dire position financially and were struggling in the Football League Third Division, so there was a low demand for tickets and the loss of part of the ground gave the Bolton directors good value for money. [135], Bolton Wanderers Football & Athletic Co management[136][137], "BWFC" redirects here. 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. 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. [26] Bolton were bottom for virtually all of the 1995–96 Premiership campaign and were relegated as they lost their penultimate game 1–0 to Southampton. [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. In 1993 Bolton beat FA Cup holders Liverpool 2–0 in a third round replay at Anfield, thanks to goals from John McGinlay and Andy Walker. Their form improved mid-season, however going into the final round of fixtures Bolton were in the relegation zone, needing a win to stand a chance of securing survival. Home … [59] Bolton were served a winding-up order on 27 September 2018 after failing to make a payment to HM Revenue and Customs. [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. [69] Fildraw (former owner Eddie Davies' trust fund) appointed administrators from insolvency firm David Rubin and Partners. [131] The stadium's naming rights were held by Reebok from its opening in 1997 until 2014. The defender fired over an open goal from a yard out after Conor Coady hit the post. In 1928 the club faced financial difficulties and so was forced to sell David Jack to Arsenal to raise funds. [94], When the club was first founded, Christ Church had a nomadic existence, playing at a number of locations in the area. In 1986 Nat Lofthouse was appointed President of the football club, a position he would hold until his death on 15 January 2011. The club played at Burnden Park for 102 years from 1895. The match, famously known as The White Horse Final was played in front of over 127,000 supporters. This was initially unpopular with many fans, as it was considered impersonal, and that too much emphasis was being placed on financial considerations. [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. [77] [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]. Parkinson and assistant Steve Parkin resigned the following day, with academy manager Jimmy Phillips taking interim charge. On 28 April 1923, Bolton won their first major trophy in their third final, beating West Ham United 2–0 in the first ever Wembley FA Cup final. [79] On 26 August, it was announced that the takeover by Football Ventures had fallen through one day before the EFL deadline, potentially risking the club going into liquidation. [24] At the end of the 1986–87 season, Bolton Wanderers suffered relegation to the Fourth Division for the first time in their history,[22]:38 but won promotion back to the Third Division at the first attempt. [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. Beginning in 2015, Bolton had been in severe financial difficulties, and went into administration in May 2019. Bolton Wanderers 0 0 13:00 Colchester United. Reading took a 2–0 lead before a Keith Branagan penalty in the 12th minute changed the course of the game. [87] An EFL appeal against what it saw as a "lenient" penalty[88] was rejected by an arbitration panel in January 2020. [22]:36, Following relegation in 1980, Bolton signed up talented striker Brian Kidd, as they prepared to challenge for a quick return to the First Division. [23]:91 By the end of the 1981–82 season, Bolton were no closer to promotion and had lost several key players including Peter Reid and Neil Whatmore. [17], On 9 March 1946, the club's home was the scene of the Burnden Park disaster, which at the time was the worst tragedy in British football history. "[2][3] Days later, Keith Hill was announced as the new club manager. In March 2016, Sports Shield, a consortium led by Dean Holdsworth, bought Davies' controlling stake; a year later, Holdsworth shareholding in Sports Shield was bought out by Ken Anderson. [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. [83] He signed nine players before the transfer deadline closed,[84] and his first win came on 22 October, 2–0 against Bristol Rovers, Bolton's first win in 22 matches. [75] Manager Phil Parkinson expressed concern about the welfare of the youth players used in all of Bolton's games,[76] leading Bolton to postpone the game against Doncaster Rovers on 20 August[77][78] but without informing either Doncaster or the EFL. 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On 17 March 2012, manager Owen Coyle travelled to the London Chest Hospital with Fabrice Muamba who had suffered from a cardiac arrest whilst playing against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a FA Cup match. [53] The financial situation had improved as a takeover bid by Dean Holdsworth's Sports Shield was successful in March 2016. Speaking with the Manchester Evening Press, Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has revealed playmaker Marcus Maddison was out through illness after reports emerged claiming he missed the Barrow victory after oversleeping. 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. Newport County AFC 0 0 15:00 Bolton Wanderers. It has four stands, though the lower-tier seating is one continuous bowl. For other uses, see, "The Trotters" redirects here. [91], Bolton Wanderers' home colours are white shirts with navy and red trim, traditionally worn with navy shorts and white socks. During the 1990–91 season, Bolton were pipped to the final automatic promotion place by Southend United and lost to Tranmere Rovers in the play-off final, but they failed to build on this and the following season saw the club finish 13th.

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