Bolton’s Glory
From Mill Town to Football Legends
From its earliest days in 1874, Bolton Wanderers Football Club quickly became a pillar of the Lancashire sporting landscape. Born out of the industrious heart of a mill town, the club's journey is a true testament to perseverance and community spirit. The motto, ‘Supera Moras’—to overcome all difficulties—perfectly encapsulates the resilience that has defined the Wanderers through triumphs and tribulations alike. Early players and supporters, braving muddy pitches and biting winds, set a precedent for grit that would carry the club forward for generations.
Bolton’s role as a founder member of the Football League in 1888 is a point of immense pride, signalling their importance in the growth of English football. Not only did they compete at the highest level, but they also became known for their sportsmanship and unwavering resolve. Historic victories in the FA Cup, alongside a series of memorable league campaigns, are chronicled in this meticulously researched narrative. Every competition won and every player involved is carefully recorded, providing an invaluable resource for fans and historians.
The book’s structure, laid out in a year-by-year format, allows the reader to trace the evolution of the club in fascinating detail. Anecdotes about legendary matches, rivalries with other Northern teams, and the evolving tactics of the beautiful game are all vividly brought to life. The inclusion of rare photographs adds a unique visual richness, capturing moments of jubilation and heartbreak that define the Wanderers’ story.
A special chapter is devoted to Nat Lofthouse, the ‘Lion of Vienna’, whose career embodied the very soul of the club. Lofthouse’s exploits, both for Bolton and for England, are presented alongside personal recollections and striking images. By weaving together statistics, stories, and images, The Wonderful Wanderers offers a compelling tribute to a club that has always aimed to overcome all obstacles, never forgetting its roots or its loyal Lancashire supporters.
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Published: November 1, 2015
Price: £14.99
Paperback: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1780915306
ISBN-13: 978-1780915302
Dimensions: 222 x 144 (mm)
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