Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers is a historic club of English football, founded in 1874 in Bolton, in the northwest of England. Four-time FA Cup champion and founding member of the Football League, the club experienced a remarkable renaissance in the Premier League in the 2000s.

History

Founded in 1874 as Christ Church FC and renamed Bolton Wanderers in 1877, the club was a founding member of the Football League in 1888. Its most celebrated achievement was the FA Cup in 1923, in the historic 'White Horse Final', the first event held at the new Wembley Stadium, where a crowd invaded the pitch and was only dispersed by a mounted police officer. Throughout the 20th century, Bolton won three more FA Cups — 1926, 1929 and 1958. Striker Nat Lofthouse, one of English football's greatest idols, scored two goals in the 1958 final and became an eternal symbol of the club. In the 2000s, under Sam Allardyce, Bolton experienced a remarkable renaissance in the Premier League, reaching the UEFA Cup in 2005. Players such as Jay-Jay Okocha, Nicolas Anelka and Ivan Campo wore the white shirt during this glorious period. After financial difficulties and relegations, the club works to return to the elite divisions carrying over 150 years of legacy.