131-1559: Andrew or Andy Taylor may refer to: Sport [ edit ] Andrew Taylor (footballer, born 1986) , English footballer Andy Taylor (footballer, born 1986) , English footballer Andy Taylor (footballer, born 1988) , English footballer Andrew Taylor (Australian footballer) (born 1965), VFL/AFL player Andrew Taylor (baseball) (born 1986), baseball player Andrew Taylor (cricketer) (1838–1901), English cricketer Andrew Taylor (water polo) (born 1963), Australian former water polo player Andrew Taylor (sailor) (born 1963), New Zealand sailor Andrew Taylor (cyclist) (born 1985), Australian track cyclist Arts and literature [ edit ] Andrew Eldritch (born 1959), born Andrew William Harvey Taylor, singer of The Sisters of Mercy Andy Taylor (guitarist) (born 1961), former guitarist for Duran Duran Andy Taylor (music entrepreneur) , manager of Iron Maiden and founder of Sanctuary Records Andrew Taylor (author) (born 1951), British crime novelist Andrew Taylor (poet) (born 1940), Australian poet Andrew Taylor (painter) (born 1967), Australian painter Andrew Taylor (architect) (1850–1937), British-Canadian architect and politician Other [ edit ] Andrew C. Taylor , American businessman, Chairman and CEO of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Andrew D. Taylor (born 1950), scientist Andrew Taylor (businessman) (born 1957), Chairman of Leicester City F.C. Andy Taylor ( The Andy Griffith Show ) ,
262-564: A 16th-place finish, their safety being confirmed on the final day of the season, as they went on an unbeaten run for their final five games, as well as getting to the last sixteen of the UEFA Cup. Former assistant manager Sammy Lee replaced Allardyce as manager, but a poor start to the season saw him replaced by Gary Megson. During the European run, Bolton gained an unexpected 2–2 draw against former European champions Bayern Munich , as well as becoming
393-530: A 2–1 win away at Manchester United, becoming the first team since the formation of the Premiership to come from behind and win a league game at Old Trafford , Bolton went into a deep slump during the middle of the season and needed a Fredi Bobic hat-trick against Ipswich Town to survive. Despite losing the final three games, 16th place was secured. The 2002–03 season began with a poor start and, despite another win away at Manchester United, they were bottom until
524-409: A 3–0 loss against Nottingham Forest on 24 October 2018. Since returning to the first team, he regained his place in the left–back position despite competing with Jonathan Grounds for the rest of the year. During a 2–1 win against Rotherham United on 26 December 2018, Taylor suffered a calf injury after playing 67 minutes and had to be substituted and was sidelined for three weeks. He then returned to
655-434: A 4–0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur . Despite receiving playing time since returning from injury, he ended the season on a low note as Boro were relegated after playing out a draw at home to Aston Villa . The 2008–09 season proved to be a frustrating one for Taylor as he played only 20 league games (28 in all competitions) due to several injuries. After starting the 2009–10 season on the bench, Taylor reclaimed his spot in
786-486: A 4–2 win against Leeds United at Elland Road . Despite suffering from a lack of consistency, Bolton achieved the results needed and secured survival in a final day 2–1 victory over Middlesbrough. Bolton reached the League Cup final in 2004, but lost 2–1 to Middlesbrough. Nevertheless, the club finished eighth in the league, at the time the highest finish in their Premiership history. In 2005, Bolton finished sixth in
917-459: A 78th-minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against Sheffield United on 22 August 2010. After returning to Middlesbrough in January, he returned to the starting line–up, in a 4–0 win against Bristol City on 15 January 2011. Under new 'Boro boss, Tony Mowbray , Taylor returned to the first team as a left winger. On 19 March 2011, he scored his first Middlesbrough goal against former side Watford, 'Boro won
1048-464: A 7–0 loss against Arsenal on 14 January 2006. A month later on 23 February 2006. He made his UEFA Cup debut against VfB Stuttgart in the second round of the Round of 32, in a 1–0 loss, but saw the club through to the next round on away goal. Since making his debut for the club, he found himself in and out of the starting line–up for the rest of the 2005–06 season. During the 2005–06 season, Boro reached
1179-410: A calf injury and was substituted in the 26th minute, in a 1–0 win against Middlesbrough on 17 November 2012. After being sidelined throughout November, Taylor made his return to the starting line–up, helping Cardiff City keep a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 1 December 2012. He then started for the next five matches before missing one match, due to illness. Taylor returned to
1310-491: A competition with Dean Moxey , which saw him placed on the substitute bench. But in early–October, he won his place in the first team and established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the left–back position. He then helped the club keep four consecutive clean sheets between 8 October 2016 and 24 October 2016. A month later, Taylor helped Bolton Wanderers keep another four consecutive clean sheets between 19 November 2016 and 12 December 2016. This lasted until he suffered
1441-605: A fictional television character Andrew Taylor, character in the 1926 film Aloma of the South Seas [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andrew_Taylor&oldid=950358421 " Category : Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#17328521503661572-616: A goal scored by Gerry Taggart for the Whites meant that they did not gain the additional point which, at the end of the seasion, would have kept them up. The following season, they reached the 1999 Division One play-off final but lost 2–0 to Watford . In 2000, Bolton reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Worthington Cup and play-offs but lost on penalties to Aston Villa, 4–0 on aggregate to Tranmere Rovers and 7–5 on aggregate to Ipswich Town respectively. In 2000–01 Bolton were promoted back to
1703-476: A goalless home draw against Coventry City . Manager Phil Parkinson expressed concern about the welfare of the youth players used in all of Bolton's games, leading Bolton to postpone the game against Doncaster Rovers on 20 August but without informing either Doncaster or the EFL. Parkinson and assistant Steve Parkin resigned the following day, with academy manager Jimmy Phillips taking interim charge. On 26 August, it
1834-446: A groin injury while warming up prior to a match against Milton Keynes Dons on 4 February 2017. After missing one match, Taylor made his return to the starting line–up in the left–midfield position against Walsall on 11 February 2017 and helped the club win 4–1. His return was short–lived when he suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Rochdale and was substituted at half time on 14 February 2017. After being sidelined for
1965-498: A hat-trick in his third game for Bolton, a 4–0 win over Newcastle United in the league, but the rest of the season was a struggle as Bolton finished close to the relegation places. 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 . The following season Bolton were relegated to the Third Division after losing 4–1 at Charlton Athletic on
2096-400: A match in the centre–back position against West Ham United on 19 September 2017 in the third round of the League Cup, losing 3–0. However, Taylor suffered a back injury during a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 28 October 2017 and was sidelined for a month as a result. It wasn't until on 23 December 2017 when he returned to the starting line–up, in a 2–0 win against Cardiff City. However, his return
2227-677: A new owner continued. The match against Brentford on 26 April was called off by the English Football League 16 hours before kick off after Bolton's players, supported by the Professional Footballers' Association , refused to play until they had received their unpaid wages; the EFL awarded the win to Brentford. The Bolton Whites Hotel, owned by Ken Anderson, was also issued with a winding-up petition in March 2019 (it closed on 1 May and went into administration on 14 May). The team
2358-447: A number of matches for the reserve side. Taylor made the bench for the 21 November 2009 game against Nottingham Forest but did not leave the bench. He continued to spend the next two months on the substitute bench and the reserve side, as well as, facing his own injury concern. On 26 January 2010, Taylor made his first team appearances in months, coming on as a late substitute, in a 4–1 win against Doncaster Rovers. Despite returning to
2489-740: A number of these soldiers managed to carry on playing the game in these theatres of war, taking on as 'British XI' various scratch teams assembled by, among others, King Farouk of Egypt in Cairo and Polish forces in Baghdad. 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. 33 Bolton Wanderers fans were crushed to death, and another 400 injured, in an FA Cup quarter-final second leg tie between Bolton and Stoke City . There
2620-468: A partnership with fellow Boro academy graduate Stewart Downing on the left wing. His first team run ins earned him praise from Colin Cooper , saying: "He's better than me at the same age." Despite suffering from injuries later the 2006–07 season, Taylor made forty–one appearances in all competitions. At the start of the 2007–08 season, Taylor continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in
2751-420: A payment to HM Revenue and Customs. This was the fourth such petition the club had faced in the previous 14 months. After the collapse of the permanent signing of on-loan striker Christian Doidge , Forest Green Rovers commenced legal action over lost earnings. 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
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#17328521503662882-469: A permanent basis, signing a two-year deal after being released by Wigan Athletic. Taylor's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came in the opening game of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Leeds United . He started in the next four matches, playing once in the left–back position and three times in the left–midfield position. However, Taylor suffered a calf injury that kept him out for weeks. He then made his return from injury, starting
3013-516: A play-off place to Leicester City on goal difference. The 2013–14 began with a trip to Turf Moor , in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Football League. Freedman was fired after a torrid run of results at the beginning of the 2014–2015 season; he was replaced by former Celtic manager Neil Lennon , who promptly won his first game in charge 1–0 away at Birmingham. In December 2015, Bolton, who were £172.9 million in debt, were handed
3144-404: A three-year deal. Taylor made his Wigan Athletic debut in the opening game of the season, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Reading . Since making his debut, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the left–back position. Taylor played an important role against Blackpool on 23 August 2014 when he set up the only goal for Oriol Riera in a 1–0 victory at
3275-409: A week, Taylor made his return to the starting line–up, playing in the left–back position, in a 1–1 draw against Bristol Rovers on 28 February 2017. Following this, he began to play in the left–midfield position for the next six matches. However, Taylor suffered a calf injury during a 2–0 win against Shrewsbury Town on 25 March 2017 and the injury saw him miss four matches. But he made his return to
3406-426: A winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs over unpaid taxes, and a transfer embargo for the following month's window. Much of this debt owed to former owner Eddie Davies was confirmed to have been written off in March 2018, to assist with the club's potential sale prospects. After ending a 17-game winless run, Lennon, who had been investigated by the club due to allegations about his personal life, said that
3537-663: Is available by invitation-only, and went live on 1 September 2009. Cardiff City Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club ( / ˈ b oʊ l t ən / BOHL -tən ) is a professional association football club based in Bolton , Greater Manchester , England. The team competes in League One , the third level of the English football league system . Formed as Christ Church Football Club in 1874, it adopted its current name in 1877 and
3668-610: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Andrew Taylor (footballer, born 1986) Andrew Derek Taylor (born 1 August 1986) is an English former professional footballer who last played for Bolton Wanderers . He has previously played for Cardiff City , Middlesbrough , Bradford City , Watford and Wigan Athletic . Born in Hartlepool , County Durham, Taylor began his football career at Middlesbrough 's youth academy, first joining at age nine. He eventually progressed through
3799-577: Is finishing runners-up in the League Cup , first in 1995 and again in 2004. While Bolton finished fourth the following season, the next 20 years proved to be a fallow period. The club suffered relegation to the Second Division in 1963–64 , and were then relegated again to the Third Division for the first time in their history in 1970–71 . This stay in the Third Division lasted just two years before
3930-400: Is simply a variation on "Wanderers", that it is an old local term for a practical joker, or that one of the grounds used before the club settled at Pikes Lane resided next to a piggery, causing players to have to "trot" through the pig pens to retrieve the ball if it went over the fence. When the club was first founded, Christ Church had a nomadic existence, playing at a number of locations in
4061-475: The 1902–03 season when they were relegated. 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. Muamba stayed in a critical condition for several weeks and Coyle was widely praised for the manner in which he represented the club during
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4192-461: The 1995–96 Premiership campaign and were relegated as they lost their penultimate game 1–0 to Southampton . The club won promotion back to the Premiership at the first attempt, after a season in which they achieved 98 league points and 100 goals in the process of securing the Division One championship, the first time since 1978 that they had finished top of any division. That season also marked
4323-531: The 53rd (Bolton) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery . By the end of the war, 32 of the 35 pre-war professionals saw action in the British forces. The sole fatality was Goslin, who had by then risen to the rank of Lieutenant and was killed by shrapnel on the Italian front shortly before Christmas 1943. 53rd Bolton Artillery took part in the Battle of Dunkirk and also served in the campaigns of Egypt, Iraq and Italy. Remarkably,
4454-484: The Championship was confirmed on 28 April 2015. At the end of the 2014–15 season, Taylor made twenty–seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions. On 5 August 2015, Taylor signed on loan to Reading for a season-long loan deal. Upon joining the club, he was given a number three shirt. Taylor made his Reading debut, starting the whole game and playing 120 minutes, in a 1–0 win against Colchester United in
4585-487: The DW Stadium . This was followed up by scoring his first goal for the club, in a 4–0 win against Birmingham City on 30 August 2014. On 22 November 2014, he made his return to the starting line–up, in a 1–1 draw against Middlesbrough. Taylor regained his first team place in the left–back for the next three months before losing his first team place to Gaëtan Bong for the rest of the season. However, Wigan's relegation from
4716-490: The FA Cup semi-final and the 2006 UEFA Cup Final . Taylor played in several Premier League matches and the FA Cup semi-final to save Queudrue for the UEFA Cup tie with Sevilla . His impressive form meant he was unlucky to miss out on a starting place against Sevilla. At the end of the 2005–06 season, he made twenty appearances in all competitions. Ahead of the 2006–07 season, newly appointed Manager Gareth Southgate revealed
4847-681: The FIFA World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates that year, Taylor was again selected in the squad and played one out of the three group games as England were eliminated in last place. In October 2004, Taylor was called up to the England U19 for the first time and made his debut in 1–1 draw against Czech Republic U19 . He was a part of England's Under-19 at the 2005 European Championships , in which they finished runners-up to France . In February 2006, Taylor
4978-626: The Football League in August 2019 the rivalry has lessened considerably. The club also has traditional rivalries with fellow Lancashire clubs Blackburn Rovers , Burnley and Preston North End , as all three sides are separated by less than 20 miles and are all founder members of the Football League . More recently, Bolton have developed an enmity with Wigan Athletic , whose fans generally regard Bolton as their main rivals. Wigan eventually became known as Bolton biggest rivals, and crowd trouble marred
5109-421: The Football League , which formed in 1888. 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. Having remained in the Football League since its formation, Bolton have spent more time in the top flight ( Premier League /old First Division ) than out of it. In 1894 Bolton reached
5240-563: The Toughsheet Community Stadium . They have spent 73 seasons in the top flight without winning the title, more than any other club. The club was founded by the Reverend Joseph Farrall Wright , Perpetual curate of Christ Church Bolton, and Thomas Ogden, the schoolmaster at the adjacent church school, in 1874 as Christ Church F.C. It was initially run from the church of the same name on Deane Road, Bolton, on
5371-608: The Wembley Final against Liverpool . Cardiff were beaten by the Premier League side after a penalty shootout, the game finishing 2–2 after extra time as Cardiff won many plaudits for their performance against an established Premier League side. However, the club's form in the league dipped following the cup final, and they ultimately finished the season in sixth position. West Ham United , who went on to win promotion, beat City home and away in their Play-off semi-final meetings. At
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5502-535: The 18-month period. An EFL appeal against what it saw as a "lenient" penalty was rejected by an arbitration panel in January 2020. On 9 June 2020, the EFL League One decided to end the 2019–20 season early due to the COVID-19 pandemic , causing bottom club Bolton Wanderers to go down to the fourth tier of English football for the first time since 1988 and only the second time in their history. Following relegation,
5633-414: The 2004–05 season but did not leave the bench. However, he was plagued with ankle injury that affected most of the 2004–05 season. With only Franck Queudrue able to play at left-back, Steve McClaren brought Taylor back from Bradford City the following 2005–06 season, where he had impressed on loan. Taylor made his Middlesbrough debut, starting a match and played 61 minutes before being substituted, in
5764-520: The Fourth Division for the first time in their history, but won promotion back to the Third Division at the first attempt. The club won the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1989 , defeating Torquay United 4–1. 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
5895-525: The League's insolvency policy. On 28 August, Bolton announced that the club's sale to Football Ventures (Whites) Limited had been completed, with the administrator paying tribute to the Eddie Davies Trust and their legal team, and criticising Ken Anderson who had "used his position as a secured creditor to hamper and frustrate any deal that did not benefit him or suit his purposes." Days later, Keith Hill
6026-494: The Premier League until Sam Allardyce returned them to the top-flight with victory in the 2001 First Division play-off final . Bolton then spent eleven consecutive seasons in the Premier League, reaching the 2004 League Cup final and reaching the knock-out stages of the UEFA Cup twice. However, two relegations in five years left them in League One by 2016, and though they won promotion in 2016–17, severe financial difficulties saw
6157-413: The Premiership after beating Preston North End 3–0 in the play-off final . Bolton struggled during the following two seasons, but survived in the Premiership. The 2001–02 season began with a shock victory as they destroyed Leicester 5–0 at Filbert Street . They followed that win with two more, over Middlesbrough and Liverpool, to go top of the top flight table for the first time since 1891. Despite
6288-518: The Premiership in 1995, thanks to a 4–3 victory over Reading in the Division One play-off final . Reading took a 2–0 lead before a Keith Branagan penalty save in the 42nd minute changed the course of the game. Bolton scored two late goals to take the game to extra time, scoring twice more before a late Reading consolation. The same year Bolton progressed to the League Cup final , but were defeated 2–1 by Liverpool. Bolton were bottom for virtually all of
6419-731: The Second Division title in 1977–78. However, three relegations left them in the fourth tier by 1987, though promotion out of the Fourth Division was secured in 1987–88, and they lifted the Football League Trophy in 1989 after being beaten finalists in 1986 . Promotions in 1992–93 and 1994–95 saw them reach the Premier League . Bolton won the First Division title in 1996–97, but were unable to survive more than one season in
6550-539: The University of Bolton Stadium. In 2023, a new record-breaking stadium naming rights deal was announced with Bolton-based recyclable building products manufacturer Toughsheet, leading the stadium to be renamed the Toughsheet Community Stadium. In 2014 the club established Bolton Wanderers Free School at the stadium, a sixth form offering sports and related courses for 16 to 19-year-olds. However, this
6681-418: The University of Salford and stayed there for a year, with his next plan once his football career is over. In August 2009 it was announced that the footballer would be involved in a new business venture called Platinum Players . The website based service is aimed to connect footballers and other celebrities with companies and trades people whose reputability and trustworthiness has been validated. The site
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#17328521503666812-612: The appointment of Lee Johnson , Taylor continued to remain in the club's backroom staff under the new management. However, he left Sunderland to join Leeds United as the new loan manager. Having previously played for the Under-16 level , Taylor has been in the youth setup since the Under-17 level, and played at the 2003 UEFA U17 Championships with U21 teammates Mark Noble , Steven Taylor and James Milner . With England qualified for
6943-450: The area. The club, which had by then been renamed Bolton Wanderers, started playing regularly at Pike's Lane in 1881. Spending £150 on pitch improvements, season tickets cost a guinea. They played here for fourteen years until the tenancy expired and they moved to Burnden Park. Situated in the Burnden area of Bolton, approximately one mile from the centre of the town, the ground served as
7074-581: The board announced that the embargo was over. Bolton started their first season back in the Championship poorly, only earning their first victory in October. 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. 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
7205-427: The club announced that Keith Hill and assistant David Flitcroft would leave the club when their contracts expired at the end of June. Barrow manager Ian Evatt was appointed Hill's successor on 1 July 2020. Despite being in 17th place after 24 matches, Bolton orchestrated an impressive season turnaround under Evatt. They completed the 2020–21 League Two season in third place after a 4–1 win against Crawley Town on
7336-615: The club enter administration in May 2019 after relegation back into the third tier was confirmed. Facing possible EFL expulsion and probable extinction, the club was acquired by new owners on 28 August 2019. Relegated to the fourth tier in 2020, they won promotion out of League Two in the 2020–21 season and won the EFL Trophy in the 2022–23 season. From 1895 to 1997, the club played at Burnden Park after moving from their original home at Pike's Lane . Since 1997, Bolton have played home matches at
7467-415: The club had "been through hell". On 18 January 2016, the club avoided an immediate winding-up order after their case was adjourned until 22 February to give it time to either close a deal with a potential buyer or raise sufficient short-term funds from asset sales. The club was said to owe HM Revenue and Customs £2.2m. The financial situation had improved as a takeover bid by Dean Holdsworth 's Sports Shield
7598-492: The club is in talks with Taylor over a new contract. However, the arrival of Julio Arca for the 2006–07 season in replacement of the Fulham -bound Queudrue saw Taylor lose his place. After Arca's injury during the first game of the season against Reading , Taylor made his first appearance of the 2006–07 season, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Chelsea . Taylor started in the next seven matches before being dropped from
7729-412: The club until June 2011. On 15 March 2008, he made his return from injury against Arsenal, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw. Taylor then started in a follow–up match, in a 1–0 win against Derby County . At the end of the 2007–08 season, he made twenty–one appearances in all competitions. Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Taylor switched number shirt from number thirty–three to three. At
7860-422: The club were promoted as champions in 1972–73 . Hopes were high at Burnden Park in May 1978 when Bolton sealed the Second Division title and gained promotion to the First Division. However, they only remained there for two seasons before being relegated. Following relegation in 1980, Bolton signed up talented striker Brian Kidd , as they prepared to challenge for a quick return to the First Division. Kidd scored
7991-408: The club's first-choice left-back for the next seven matches. However, he suffered a hamstring injury that saw him miss three matches. On 15 October 2011, Taylor returned to the starting line–up against Ipswich Town, in a 2–2 draw. He then set up two goals in the next two matches against Peterborough United and Barnsley . Taylor continued to regain his first team place in the left–back position for
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#17328521503668122-405: The club's move from Burnden Park to the new Reebok Stadium, the last game at the stadium being a 4–1 win over Charlton Athletic. Bolton were relegated on goal difference at the end of the 1997–98 Premiership campaign. They finished on the same number of points as Everton, whom they had faced in the first competitive match at the new Reebok Stadium. That game finished 0–0, but the failure to award
8253-640: The club's supporters' group. In 1997, shortly after the move from Burnden Park to the Reebok Stadium , the BWSA accepted the invitation from the football club to hold its monthly meetings at the new stadium. The Toughsheet Community Stadium has continued to be their venue ever since. In the year 2000, the Association expanded significantly when its invitation to affiliate was accepted by Bolton Wanderers supporters groups in other parts of Britain, and also by groups around
8384-466: The club, with around 8% of shares now owned by the British Business Bank , an economic development bank developed and run by HM Government . On 2 April 2023, Bolton won the 2023 EFL Trophy final 4–0 win against Plymouth Argyle . Bolton Wanderers' home colours are white shirts with navy and red trim, traditionally worn with navy shorts and white socks. Their away kits have been varied over
8515-504: The course. His father, Kevin, worked for the under-15 coach at Middlesbrough. Taylor is married to his wife, Jay, and together, they have two children Mason and Preston. On 20 May 2010, Taylor was arrested by police for being drunk and disorderly at a popular nightspot outside Loons bar in the town's Lucan Street and fined £80. After announcing his retirement from professional football, Taylor returned to living in native North-east. He previously studied his masters in sport directorship at
8646-452: The end of the 2006–07 season, long-serving manager Sam Allardyce departed the club, stating that he was taking a sabbatical, but he was hired shortly thereafter as manager of Newcastle United. Allardyce later cited a lack of ambition on the part of the club's board for his departure. In January 2007, he had unsuccessfully sought financial backing to push the club towards Champions League qualification. The 2007–08 season saw Bolton survive with
8777-405: The end of the 2011–12 season, he went on to make fifty–two appearances and scoring once in all competitions. At the start of the 2012–13 season, Taylor continued to regain his first team place in the left–back position. He signed a two-year contract extension on 16 November 2012, tying him to the club until 2016. Taylor started in every match since the start of the 2012–13 season until he suffered
8908-418: The eventual location chosen 5 miles due west of the town centre. The stadium opened in August 1997, as a modern, all-seater stadium with a capacity of around 29,000. In recognition of the club's former ground the stadium stands on "Burnden Way". It has four stands, though the lower-tier seating is one continuous bowl. It was originally known as the Reebok Stadium after long-time team sponsor , Reebok . This
9039-403: The final day – enough to secure automatic promotion to League One – and early in the 2021–22 season settled debts with unsecured creditors to remove the threat of a 15-point deduction. In January 2022, it was confirmed that the club had received an emergency loan from The Future Fund, a financial support scheme set up during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was subsequently converted into shares of
9170-452: The final day. Despite a new-look, much younger team, and an 8–1 win over Walsall , Bolton's best league win for 50 years, Bolton failed to win promotion in the 1983–84 season, and remained in the Third Division for another three seasons. In 1986, Nat Lofthouse was appointed President of the football club, a position he would hold until his death on 15 January 2011. At the end of the 1986–87 season , Bolton Wanderers suffered relegation to
9301-465: The final of the FA Cup for the first time, but lost 4–1 to Notts County at Goodison Park . A decade later they were runners-up a second time, losing 1–0 to local rivals Manchester City at Crystal Palace on 23 April 1904. 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
9432-467: The first English team to beat Red Star Belgrade in Belgrade. They also defeated Atlético Madrid on aggregate before being knocked out by Sporting Lisbon . Bolton broke their record transfer fee with the signing of Johan Elmander from Toulouse on 27 June 2008, in a deal which cost the club a reported £8.2 million and saw Norwegian striker Daniel Braaten head in the opposite direction. Megson
9563-434: The first leg of the League Cup. A week later on 19 August 2015, he made his league debut for the club, starting the match and playing 76 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday. However, Taylor found himself out of the starting line–up, as he found himself on the substitute bench, as well as, his own injury concern. After a month away from the first team, Taylor made his first appearance for
9694-407: The first team from injury, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Fulham on 20 December 2008. Since returning from injury, however, Taylor lost his first team place to Emanuel Pogatetz and spent months on the sidelines, though he appeared in the first team on two occasions. It was not until 4 March 2009, when Taylor returned to the first team, coming on as a second-half substitute, in
9825-485: The first team, he continued to feature in and out of the starting line–up for the rest of the 2009–10 season. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Taylor made thirteen appearances in all competitions. Despite being included in Middlesbrough's squad in the pre–season ahead of the 2010–11 season, Taylor continued to remain out of the club's starting line–up. By the time he left the club, Taylor made one appearance, coming on
9956-453: The following season saw the club finish 13th. The early 1990s saw Bolton gain a giant-killing reputation in cup competitions. 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 . The club also defeated higher division opposition in the form of Wolverhampton Wanderers (2–1) that year before bowing out to Derby County . Bolton also secured promotion to
10087-490: The game 2–1. Taylor later scored two more goals for Middlesbrough against Ipswich Town and Burnley . Despite missing one match, due to a groin injury, he made twenty appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. At the end of 2010–11 season, Taylor's contract was due to run out and was linked with a move to Cardiff City , where he could re-join former Watford boss Malky Mackay . Another Championship club, Bristol City were also interested in signing Taylor over
10218-410: The game to Blackpool 4–3 after having had a 3–1 lead. Blackpool were victorious thanks to the skills of Matthews and the goals of Stan Mortensen . Bolton Wanderers have not won a major trophy since 1958, when two Lofthouse goals saw them overcome Manchester United in the FA Cup final in front of a 100,000 crowd at Wembley Stadium. The closest they have come to winning a major trophy since then
10349-425: The game, in a 3–1. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Taylor made twenty–three appearances in all competitions and returned to his parent club shortly after. On 10 August 2016, Taylor signed on loan for Bolton Wanderers . He made his Bolton Wanderers debut three days later away at AFC Wimbledon as an 85th-minute substitute, replacing Liam Trotter . In the first two months to the season, Taylor found himself in
10480-487: The home of the town's football team for 102 years. In its heyday, Burnden Park could hold up to 70,000 supporters but this figure was dramatically reduced during the final 20 years of its life. A section of The Embankment was sold off in 1986 to make way for a new Normid superstore. At this time, Bolton were in a dire position financially and were struggling in the Football League Third Division , so there
10611-410: The initials of the club in the shape of a ball, with a red scroll and Lancashire rose underneath. The current badge is a reimagining of one designed in 1975; this was replaced in 2001 by a badge which retained the recognisable initials but controversially exchanged the scroll and rose for blue and red ribbons. The re-design has been welcomed by fans as the red rose returned to the badge and those who saw
10742-402: The last ten minutes of their final match of the season. Throughout the 2018–19 Championship season Bolton faced financial difficulties. On 12 September 2018, Bolton reached an agreement with their main creditor BluMarble Capital Ltd over an unpaid loan, avoiding administration and a points deduction from the EFL. Bolton were served a winding-up order on 27 September 2018 after failing to make
10873-420: The league, thus earning qualification for the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history. The following season, they reached the last 32 but were eliminated by French team Marseille as they lost 2–1 on aggregate. Between 2003–04 and 2006–07, Bolton recorded consecutive top-eight finishes, a record of consistency bettered only by the big four of Chelsea , Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. Towards
11004-490: The left back. However, a move failed to materialise. By the time he departed from the club, he made nineteen appearances and scoring once in all competitions. On 1 July 2011, Taylor agreed terms with Cardiff City, signing a three-year deal with the Welsh club. Upon joining the club, he said: "Signing for Cardiff City is the right football decision for me. I am from the north east, but, looking in at Cardiff City before I signed, it
11135-478: The left–back position for the next eleven matches for the side. However, Taylor suffered a calf strain that saw him miss two matches. On 14 December 2013, he returned to the starting line–up, in a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion . However, Taylor suffered a calf injury for the second time that kept him out for two months. On 22 February 2014, he returned to the starting line–up, in a 4–0 loss against Hull City. Following this, Taylor lost his first team place in
11266-408: The left–back position for the rest of the 2017–18 season. At times, Taylor appeared in the starting line–up, where he captained the side on two occasions, which were against Leeds United and Birmingham City on 30 March 2018 and 3 April 2018 respectively. At the end of the 2017–18 season, Taylor made twenty–one appearances in all competitions. He was also named the season's PFA Community Champion. At
11397-415: The left–back position to Declan John and Fábio . But he made his return to the first team, starting the whole game, in a 3–3 draw against West Bromwich Albion on 29 March 2014. At the end of the 2013–14 season, which saw the club relegated to the Championship after one season at the Premier League, Taylor made nineteen appearances in all competitions. On 3 June 2014, Taylor signed for Wigan Athletic on
11528-482: The left–back position. He then set up the club's first goal of the game for Wheater, in a 2–0 win against Birmingham City on 1 September 2007. Since the start of the 2007–08 season, Taylor started in every match for the side until he suffered a foot injury during a 0–0 draw against Bolton Wanderers on 11 November 2007 and was sidelined for four months. While on the sidelines, Taylor signed a one-year extension to his contract in January 2008, which would see him remain at
11659-419: The most weak-willed footballers we have ever had the misfortune to see pull on the white shirt." At the end of the 2018–19 season, Taylor made twenty–seven appearances in all competitions. Following his release by the club, Taylor, again, spoke out in an interview about the club's financial problems, saying he hadn't been paid since February. He was linked with a move to his hometown club, Hartlepool United and
11790-451: The next eight matches before missing one match at the beginning of December. He then made his return to the first team on 10 December 2011, in a 1–1 draw against Millwall . Taylor continued to regain his first team place in the left–back position for the rest of the season. Manager Malky Mackay praised his performance, calling him a "good professional". Taylor played in all eight games in the club's League Cup push, and represented City in
11921-538: The period. 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 . The 2012–13 Championship season started badly for Bolton, with only three wins in ten league matches and a second round exit from the League Cup following a loss at Crawley Town . 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 . They finished in seventh place, losing out on
12052-456: The ribbons as a poor choice. The original club badge was the town crest of Bolton, a key feature of which was the Elephant and Castle motif with the town motto – Supera Moras meaning "Overcome Delays". This feature has been reincorporated on the back of some more recent club shirts which was seen as a nice touch by some. The club's nickname of "The Trotters" has several claimed derivations; that it
12183-422: The second tier for the first time since 1983. In 1994 Bolton again beat FA Cup holders, this time in the form of Arsenal , 3–1 after extra time in a fourth round replay, and went on to reach the quarter-finals, bowing out 1–0 at home to local rivals (and then Premiership) Oldham Athletic . Bolton also defeated top division opposition in the form of Everton (3–2) and Aston Villa (1–0) that year. Bolton reached
12314-426: The side on two more occasions. However, Bolton Wanderers was relegated to League One in a severe financial difficulty. He spoke out the situation on the club's financial problems on two separate occasions. However, Lion of Vienna Suite criticised Taylor, saying: "Really poor throughout the season and as PFA rep can be held largely responsible for the end of season strike which forever tarred this squad as being some of
12445-420: The side, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win against Rotherham United . From that moment on, he spent the rest of the season, competing with Jordan Obita over the left–back position. Along the way, Taylor also faced being on the sidelines, due to injuries. After spending away from the first team for a month, he started in a match against Huddersfield Town on 8 March 2016, setting up the club's only goal of
12576-513: The site where the Innovation factory of the University of Bolton now stands. The club left the location following a dispute with the vicar, and changed its name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877. The name was chosen as the club initially had a lot of difficulty finding a permanent ground to play on, having used three venues in its first four years of existence. Bolton were one of the 12 founder members of
12707-456: The squad for the next two matches. But he made returned to the starting line–up against West Ham United on 11 November 2006, helping the side keep a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win. Since returning, Taylor deputised in the left back position and continued to do even Arca returned from injury, which he eventually moved to playing in the central midfielder position and eventually made it his own after impressing Manager Gareth Southgate , as well as, stuck
12838-506: The start of the 2008–09 season, he appeared in the first six matches, making four starts for the side. During a 2–1 win against Stoke City on 30 August 2008, Taylor suffered an injury in the 19th minute and was substituted as a result. But he made a quick recovery and played in the midfield position after coming on as 70th minute for Didier Digard , in a 2–1 loss against Portsmouth on 13 September 2008. However, Taylor suffered an injury that saw him miss one match. But he made his return to
12969-444: The start of the 2018–19 season, Taylor started in the next four league matches in the left–back position and made a good start to the season, winning three out of the four league matches. However, during a 2–2 draw against Preston North End on 1 September 2018, he suffered a calf injury and was sidelined for a month. After recovering from injury, Taylor returned to the starting line–up and played 75 minutes before being substituted, in
13100-475: The starting eleven for the next four matches. Towards the end of August, he was linked with a move to Blackburn Rovers as a replacement for Stephen Warnock but ended up staying at Middlesbrough. However, on 12 September 2009, Taylor sustained an ankle ligament injury in the 41st minute and was substituted, as home side won 3–1 against Ipswich Town and was out for the rest of the month and October. By early–November, he made his return from injury and started in
13231-401: The starting eleven, in a 5–0 loss against Chelsea on 18 October 2008. Since returning from injury, Taylor regained his first team place for the next eight matches. During a 3–1 loss against Bolton Wanderers on 22 November 2008, Taylor found himself in an altercation with a fan and apologised soon after. This lasted until he suffered a knee injury that saw him miss one match. Taylor returned to
13362-544: The starting line–up against Bury on 18 April 2017, playing in the left–midfield position, in a 0–0 draw. In the last game of the season against Peterborough United , Taylor helped Bolton Wanderers end the season on a high note with a 3–0 win which was enough to seal promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt as runners up. At the end of the 2016–17 season, he went on to make forty appearances in all competitions. Following this, Taylor returned to his parent club. On 25 May 2017, Taylor signed for Bolton Wanderers on
13493-424: The starting line–up against West Bromwich Albion on 21 January 2019 and captained the side for the first time this season after his teammate Wheater was placed on the substitute bench. However, Taylor suffered a calf injury that saw him out for a month. On 9 March 2019, he returned to the starting line–up and appeared as captain for the second time this season, in a 2–1 win against Millwall. Taylor went on to captain
13624-546: The starting line–up, helping Cardiff City keep a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Ipswich Town on 12 January 2013. He then set up three goals in three matches between 5 March 2013 and 16 March 2013 against Derby County, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday. However, in the last game of the season against Hull City , Taylor was sent–off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time, as they drew 2–2. Despite this, he made forty-three league appearances in his second season in Wales,
13755-533: The summer of 2009, he was called up for the 2009 UEFA U21 Championship in Sweden and finished runners-up to Germany. Taylor said that football was his lifetime ambition growing up and said in the same interview that his childhood hero was Paul Gascoigne and Paul Ince . While progressing through the Middlesbrough's academy, he spent three years at college, studying BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science and passed
13886-567: The summer. On 6 July 2005, Taylor was sent out on loan to Bradford City , making his full debut at his hometown club Hartlepool United in the opening game of the season. Since making his debut for the club, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the left–back position. Despite missing two matches, Taylor made twenty–six appearances in all and returned to his parent club on 4 January 2006. Taylor joined Watford on loan on 31 August 2010. He made his Watford debut on 10 September 2010 against Doncaster Rovers , starting
14017-405: The third came in 1929 as Portsmouth were beaten 2–0 in front of nearly 93,000 fans. In 1928, the club faced financial difficulties and was forced to sell David Jack to Arsenal to raise funds. Despite the pressure to sell, the agreed fee of £10,890 was a world record, more than double the previous most expensive transfer of a player. From 1935 to 1964, Bolton enjoyed an uninterrupted stay in
14148-411: The third-highest total of any Cardiff player, and was an integral part of the side that won the 2012–13 Championship title, achieving promotion to the Premier League. After serving the opening game of the season, Taylor made his first appearance of the 2013–14 season, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 win against Manchester City on 25 August 2013. Since the start of the 2013–14 season, he started in
14279-543: The top 8 of the First Division on only two occasions between 1911–12 and 1927–28 . In this period Bolton equalled their record finish of third twice, in 1920–21 and 1924–25 , on the latter occasion missing out on the title by just 3 points (in an era of 2 points for a win). 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. The match, famously known as The White Horse final
14410-637: The top flight – regarded by fans as a golden era – spearheaded in the 1950s by Nat Lofthouse . The years of the Second World War saw most of the Wanderers' playing staff see action on the front, a rare occurrence within elite football, as top sportsmen were generally assigned to physical training assignments, away from enemy fire. However, 15 Bolton professionals, led by their captain Harry Goslin , volunteered for active service in 1939, and enlisted in
14541-419: The top-flight between 1911 and 1964, having won promotion from the Second Division at the end of the 1934–35 season, at the second attempt. They lost the 1953 FA Cup final and then won the competition for a fourth time in 1958 under the stewardship of Bill Ridding . Bolton were relegated in 1964 and again in 1971, but regained their top-flight status after winning the Third Division title in 1972–73 and then
14672-487: The training ground had no potable drinking water nor hot water for showers. Pre-season friendlies were cancelled as Bolton could not give assurances about fielding a competitive team. Anderson failed to find a buyer before the start of the season, and Bolton started their opening League One game on 3 August at Wycombe Wanderers with only three contracted senior outfield players, and lost 2–0. A week later, Bolton fielded its youngest ever side, with an average age of 19, in
14803-405: The whole game, in a 2–2 draw. Since making his Watford debut, Taylor quickly became a first team regular for the side, playing in the left–back position. He scored his first career goal—a stunning left footed volley from outside the penalty area—on 1 January 2011, in a 3–0 win against Portsmouth at Vicarage Road . His loan spell finished on 5 January, and on 17 January, Watford put in a bid for
14934-444: The world. All of these foreign groups have come on board to become independent, but integral, parts of the official Bolton Wanderers supporters' family. Requests for affiliated status continue to be received regularly from other places around the world where Wanderers fans find themselves gather together. Historically Bolton's traditional rivals were near neighbours Bury , though due to limited league meetings and Bury's expulsion from
15065-455: The years, with navy kits and yellow kits among the most popular and common. Bolton did not always wear a white kit; in 1884 they wore white with red spots, leading to the club's original nickname of "The Spots". The traditional navy blue shorts were dispensed with in 2003, in favour of an all-white strip, but they returned in 2008. The club had previously experimented with an all-white kit in the 1970s. The Bolton Wanderers club badge consists of
15196-418: The youth ranks as schoolboy, trainee and senior professional before signing his first professional terms upon turning seventeen. Taylor started out as a left midfielder in the successful 2004 FA Youth Cup campaign with the likes of David Wheater and Adam Johnson . On 12 March 2005, he signed his first professional contract with the club. Taylor was named as a substitute in several UEFA Cup games during
15327-426: Was a founding member of the Football League in 1888. The club moved between the First Division and the Second Division eight times in thirteen seasons between 1899 and 1911, winning the Second Division title in 1908–09. Bolton won the FA Cup three times in the 1920s: in 1923 – the "White Horse Final", 1926 and 1929 . They had finished as runners-up in 1894 and 1904 . The club spent just two seasons outside
15458-526: Was a low demand for tickets and the loss of part of the ground gave the Bolton directors good value for money. By 1992 the club's directors had decided that it would be difficult to convert Burnden Park into an all-seater stadium for a club of Bolton's ambition, as the Taylor Report required all first- and second-tier clubs to do. A decision was made to build an out of town stadium in the town of Horwich, with
15589-428: Was an estimated 67,000-strong crowd crammed in for the game, though other estimates vary widely, and a further 15,000 had been locked out when it became clear the stadium was full. The disaster led to Moelwyn Hughes 's official report, which recommended more rigorous control of crowd sizes. In 1953, Bolton played in one of the most famous FA Cup finals of all time – The Stanley Matthews final of 1953. Bolton lost
15720-500: Was announced as the new club manager. He signed nine players before the transfer deadline closed, and his first win came on 22 October, 2–0 against Bristol Rovers , Bolton's first win in 22 matches. On 21 November 2019, Bolton were handed a five-point deduction, suspended for 18 months, and fined £70,000, half of which was suspended for 18 months, for failure to fulfil two fixtures (against Brentford and Doncaster). The points would not be deducted if Bolton fulfilled all fixtures during
15851-411: Was announced that the takeover by Football Ventures had fallen through one day before the EFL deadline, potentially risking the club going into liquidation . After Bolton failed to meet that deadline, the suspension of its notice of withdrawal from the EFL was lifted; however, the club was not immediately expelled from the EFL – it was given until 12 September 2019 to meet all outstanding requirements of
15982-506: Was called up to the England U21 squad for the first time and made his debut for the U21 side, coming on a 65th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 win against Norway U21 . He made his first start for the U21 side a year later on 6 February 2007, in a 2–2 draw against Spain U21 . Between 7 September 2007 and 16 October 2007, Taylor started and helped the U21 side keep four clean sheets. Two years later in
16113-552: Was clear this is a massive club with a big fan base." Taylor was also given a number three shirt ahead of the 2011–12 season. In doing so, Taylor took a pay cut to join Cardiff City. Taylor made his debut for Cardiff City, starting the whole game, in 1–0 win over West Ham United on the opening day of the season. He then scored his first goal for Cardiff on 27 August, in a 1–1 draw with Portsmouth at Fratton Park . Since making his debut for Cardiff City, Taylor immediately became
16244-409: Was initially unpopular with many fans, as it was considered impersonal, and that too much emphasis was being placed on financial considerations. This opposition considerably lessened since the stadium was built. In April 2014, the stadium was renamed as part of a four-year deal with new sponsors Macron sportswear. When this deal came to an end in August 2018 the stadium was again renamed, this time as
16375-400: Was keen on the move Instead, Taylor announced his retirement from professional football on 7 September 2019. Following his retirement from professional football, Taylor joined Sunderland as a first team coach, under the management of Phil Parkinson . He took temporary charge of Sunderland after Parkinson's sacking on 29 November 2020, ahead of a league game against Burton Albion . After
16506-562: Was later closed in 2017 due to low pupil numbers which deemed it 'not financially viable'. 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. Later that year the Directors of the football club, satisfied that the Association had proven itself to be organised and responsible, officially recognised Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Association as
16637-460: Was played in front of over 127,000 supporters. Bolton's centre-forward, David Jack scored the first ever goal at Wembley Stadium. 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. Their second victory of the decade came in 1926 , beating Manchester City 1–0 in front of over 91,000 spectators, and
16768-497: Was relegated to League One in April after a 23rd-place finish. In May 2019, the club went into administration due to a £1.2m unpaid tax bill, incurring a 12-point penalty for the 2019–2020 season. Fildraw (former owner Eddie Davies ' trust fund) appointed administrators from insolvency firm David Rubin and Partners. A 17 July statement from the Bolton players said that no-one at the club had been paid by owner Ken Anderson for 20 weeks,
16899-447: Was replaced part-way through the 2009–2010 season by former Wanderers striker Owen Coyle, after Megson endured a difficult relationship with the fans. In the 2010–11 FA Cup , Bolton progressed all the way to the semi-finals, but were beaten 5–0 by Stoke at Wembley, with the match being described as "a massive anti-climax". The following season began as the previous one had ended with just one win and six defeats, their worst start since
17030-465: Was short–lived when Taylor suffered an injury during a 2–0 loss against his former club, Middlesbrough on 26 December 2017. Upon returning to the first team from injury, he lost his first team place to Antonee Robinson and was placed on the substitute bench. Taylor had to wait for two months to make his first team return, playing in the left–midfield position, in a 2–0 win against Sunderland on 20 February 2018. Following this, he and Robinson competed in
17161-440: Was successful in March 2016. Lennon was removed from his position for the final few games of the season, replaced by Academy manager Jimmy Phillips. 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. Under new manager Phil Parkinson , Bolton won promotion from League One at the first time of asking with a second-place finish. On 14 September 2017,
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