Why are Bolton called the wanderers?

Presumably because over the last few years, they have been wandering across leagues without much success. Once a top side under Sam Allardyce, Bolton got relegated from the premier league in 2012. read more

Once a top side under Sam Allardyce, Bolton got relegated from the premier league in 2012. They had a stuttering run in the Championship before falling further down the abyss into League One in 2016. They have since bounced back into the Championship and have resumed a season of struggle there presently. read more

Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Association (BWSA) is the official supporters' association of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. The Supporters' Association was formed in 1992, on the initiative of a fan, Peter Entwistle. read more

Bolton Wanderers were founded in 1874 under the name of Christ Church FC, although they renamed to Bolton Wanderers in 1877. read more