Bolton Wanderers
F.C. is an English professional football club. It is
currently in the FA Premier league. They play at the Reebok
stadium, Bolton. The manager is Sam Allardyce. Bolton
finished the 2003/2004 season in an unprecedented 8th place,
consolidating their Premiership status.
Bolton Wanderers was founded in 1874, originally named
Christ Church FC. They were one of the original 12 founder
members of the Football League. Having remained in the
football since its formation, Bolton have spent more time in
the top flight (Premier Division/old Division 1) than out of
it. Fans favourites include Frank Worthington (scorer of the
amazing over the head juggling goal, and author of the
pleasantly titled autobiography 'One hump or two'...), John
McGinlay (played a big part in Bolton's 1990's resurrection,
scoring important goals against the likes of Liverpool,
Wolves and Spurs), Sam Allardyce (as player and hugely
successful manager) and, of course, the near legendary Lion
of Vienna, Nat Lofthouse.
Cup history
The Bolton Wanderers were the first team to win the FA Cup
at Wembley Stadium, beating West Ham United 2-0 in 1923.
They also won the FA Cup in 1926, 1929, and 1958.
In 1993 the Bolton Wanderers beat FA Cup holders Liverpool
2-0 in a third round replay. |