You've all seen this knocking about and ignored it.

Lets be honest, theres dozens and dozens of lads on here who will piss all over the winner of this.  My vote personally would go with Marc, but does he honestly care 😂.

There are however a group of lads you've all seen at every home and away game, who would care about this, not only would they care, it would make their entire lives.

Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Jude, Olly and Parker.

We've all seen them, thats a fact.  Every single home and away game.

Heres pictures of them at Ipswich, port vale, forest green, derby, barnsley, carlisle, longridge, accrington, morecambe, wembley, shrewsbury, fleetwood, sheff wed and Lincoln!

If we can drop an email to media@bwfc.co.uk  I honestly think as proper young kids travelling the length and bredth of the countery week in and week out they really deserve it.  Far more than some other campaigns out there.

Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Jude, Olly and Parker.

12 hours ago, burnden said:

No idea who the fella is but he is supporter of the season

Literally never seen him before in my life.

I know the fella who came second.  We use his Client Reference sometimes because he doesn't go to any away games.

Bullshit award anyway 

Well, if it is the brother of Michael James then he does a huge amount of his brothers legwork & deserving of recognition but not 'supporter of the year'.

That should be some died-in-the-woolpfan who didn't even miss an away match for their other half's wedding & turned up at Hartlepool 3 days early to avoid a rail strike & so missed their middle son's bar-mitzvah & has a tattoo of David Lee on their inner thigh.

4 minutes ago, radcliffe white said:

Bullshit award anyway 

It's not you then I assume ?

It’s a weird award. Fair play to him though.

3 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

It's not you then I assume ?

Correct 

Will buy him a beer at Bristol, my 57th match of the season.

Well, 58 if you count Carlisle but that's unofficial and doesn't figure on the spreadsheet...

Edited April 30, 20233 yr by Marc505

45 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

Will buy him a beer at Bristol, my 57th match of the season.

Well, 58 if you count Carlisle but that's unofficial and doesn't figure on the spreadsheet...

Theres a spreadsheet?

 

Bet this James fella was nominated by the supporters trust who sponsored this award. I have never seen him and he probably just does corporate so it’s based on him spending money not on the hard work Marc55 and Radcliffe have put in this season. 

1 hour ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Well, if it is the brother of Michael James then he does a huge amount of his brothers legwork & deserving of recognition but not 'supporter of the year'.

That should be some died-in-the-woolpfan who didn't even miss an away match for their other half's wedding & turned up at Hartlepool 3 days early to avoid a rail strike & so missed their middle son's bar-mitzvah & has a tattoo of David Lee on their inner thigh.

If he's related to Michael James it can't be by blood

He looks nothing like him

It says something when not one of us know who he is.

I assume he is a trust member or similar. 
 

the Norway whites know him and speak highly of him so he must be a good egg as they are a decent bunch of lads. 

45 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

Bet this James fella was nominated by the supporters trust who sponsored this award. I have never seen him and he probably just does corporate so it’s based on him spending money not on the hard work Marc55 and Radcliffe have put in this season. 

THIS

Saw this on FB

What a great evening at the University of Bolton Stadium. Last night saw the first Supporter of the Season Award, which was sponsored by the Supporters’ Trust. 

The club and the trust have worked together to find a special kind of BWFC fan who not only represents our great club with passion and commitment, which is common to all committed Wanderers, but who goes the extra mile to make following the Wanderers as joyful and pleasurable an experience as possible. 

The start of the process was to invite nominations from all Wanderers fans for possible candidates for the award. Nearly 200 nominations were received with some names featuring several times. 

A panel comprising senior club and trust members faced the difficult task of selecting that one special supporter. And boy, the job was such a difficult one. 

Some amazing stories have been uncovered and all panel members were blown away by the levels of passion and commitment shown. 

However, one candidate stood out, and his name is Stephen James!

This guy has for many years, selflessly helped Wanderers fans across the globe to engage in their passion for our club. 

A lifelong Wanderer, Stephen has been the link for our fan base in Norway for years now. He organises many aspects of their regular trips to England to follow the Wanderers. He put himself at the disposal of one of the Norwegian supporters, Glenn, who this season made his very last visit to the Unibol whilst struggling with his Motor Neurone Disease and arranged for Glenn to meet Gethin who, as we know, recently lost his own mother to the same terrible disease. 

Stephen (Ste to those who know him) was also massively involved in helping the Latams with all aspects of their recent amazingly successful Wanderers pilgrimage. 

He designs, produces and sends Wanderers themed flags, shirts and scarves to the various Wanderers groups around the world - all at his own expense and without any desire for recognition. 

He continues to engage with Wanderers fan groups across the world, from the USA to Japan, from Norway to Argentina, and all this for no other reason than he is a Wanderer to the core and just wants to spread the word! 

So well done Ste - you deserve this award!

Thank you to all who nominated their favourites and we look forward to running the same again next season - a season where our fans have picked the kit! How’s that for fan engagement!

But Ste’s award doesn’t tell the whole story. 

The panel felt it only right to make specific mention of some of our super fans whose stories meant they were very close to winning the award themselves. 

Stories like that of Paul Rushton, a well known Wanderer who houses an extensive collection of BWFC memorabilia in his own home and has lent items to Bolton Museum. Paul also runs a weekly score prediction competition on his Facebook page which generates great engagement with so many fans.

Stories like that of Mark Torkington, who lives in Nottingham and despite not driving has attended every home and away game this season using public transport, a feat which perhaps deserves a separate award!

Stories like Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Olly and Parker, a group of young lads who follow the Wanderers home and away and who feature regularly on social media posts on their travels watching the Whites. 

Stories like Taylor Jones, who despite losing his father to cancer last year and also recently being diagnosed with cancer himself, managed to overcome his immense problems to make it to Wembley for the Papa Johns Final win.

And who can forget the amazing story of the Latams whose first overseas trip from their home in Argentina included a Wembley trophy, a Bank Holiday visit to Exeter and a first “home” game at the Unibol. 

There were so many other great candidates - unfortunately too many to mention individually.

3 hours ago, barryk32 said:

Theres a spreadsheet?

 

The backbone of the operation!

28 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Saw this on FB

What a great evening at the University of Bolton Stadium. Last night saw the first Supporter of the Season Award, which was sponsored by the Supporters’ Trust. 

The club and the trust have worked together to find a special kind of BWFC fan who not only represents our great club with passion and commitment, which is common to all committed Wanderers, but who goes the extra mile to make following the Wanderers as joyful and pleasurable an experience as possible. 

The start of the process was to invite nominations from all Wanderers fans for possible candidates for the award. Nearly 200 nominations were received with some names featuring several times. 

A panel comprising senior club and trust members faced the difficult task of selecting that one special supporter. And boy, the job was such a difficult one. 

Some amazing stories have been uncovered and all panel members were blown away by the levels of passion and commitment shown. 

However, one candidate stood out, and his name is Stephen James!

This guy has for many years, selflessly helped Wanderers fans across the globe to engage in their passion for our club. 

A lifelong Wanderer, Stephen has been the link for our fan base in Norway for years now. He organises many aspects of their regular trips to England to follow the Wanderers. He put himself at the disposal of one of the Norwegian supporters, Glenn, who this season made his very last visit to the Unibol whilst struggling with his Motor Neurone Disease and arranged for Glenn to meet Gethin who, as we know, recently lost his own mother to the same terrible disease. 

Stephen (Ste to those who know him) was also massively involved in helping the Latams with all aspects of their recent amazingly successful Wanderers pilgrimage. 

He designs, produces and sends Wanderers themed flags, shirts and scarves to the various Wanderers groups around the world - all at his own expense and without any desire for recognition. 

He continues to engage with Wanderers fan groups across the world, from the USA to Japan, from Norway to Argentina, and all this for no other reason than he is a Wanderer to the core and just wants to spread the word! 

So well done Ste - you deserve this award!

Thank you to all who nominated their favourites and we look forward to running the same again next season - a season where our fans have picked the kit! How’s that for fan engagement!

But Ste’s award doesn’t tell the whole story. 

The panel felt it only right to make specific mention of some of our super fans whose stories meant they were very close to winning the award themselves. 

Stories like that of Paul Rushton, a well known Wanderer who houses an extensive collection of BWFC memorabilia in his own home and has lent items to Bolton Museum. Paul also runs a weekly score prediction competition on his Facebook page which generates great engagement with so many fans.

Stories like that of Mark Torkington, who lives in Nottingham and despite not driving has attended every home and away game this season using public transport, a feat which perhaps deserves a separate award!

Stories like Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Olly and Parker, a group of young lads who follow the Wanderers home and away and who feature regularly on social media posts on their travels watching the Whites. 

Stories like Taylor Jones, who despite losing his father to cancer last year and also recently being diagnosed with cancer himself, managed to overcome his immense problems to make it to Wembley for the Papa Johns Final win.

And who can forget the amazing story of the Latams whose first overseas trip from their home in Argentina included a Wembley trophy, a Bank Holiday visit to Exeter and a first “home” game at the Unibol. 

There were so many other great candidates - unfortunately too many to mention individually.

Fair play to give a few others mentions, hope the young lads enjoy seeing their names highlighted 🙂

31 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Saw this on FB

What a great evening at the University of Bolton Stadium. Last night saw the first Supporter of the Season Award, which was sponsored by the Supporters’ Trust. 

The club and the trust have worked together to find a special kind of BWFC fan who not only represents our great club with passion and commitment, which is common to all committed Wanderers, but who goes the extra mile to make following the Wanderers as joyful and pleasurable an experience as possible. 

The start of the process was to invite nominations from all Wanderers fans for possible candidates for the award. Nearly 200 nominations were received with some names featuring several times. 

A panel comprising senior club and trust members faced the difficult task of selecting that one special supporter. And boy, the job was such a difficult one. 

Some amazing stories have been uncovered and all panel members were blown away by the levels of passion and commitment shown. 

However, one candidate stood out, and his name is Stephen James!

This guy has for many years, selflessly helped Wanderers fans across the globe to engage in their passion for our club. 

A lifelong Wanderer, Stephen has been the link for our fan base in Norway for years now. He organises many aspects of their regular trips to England to follow the Wanderers. He put himself at the disposal of one of the Norwegian supporters, Glenn, who this season made his very last visit to the Unibol whilst struggling with his Motor Neurone Disease and arranged for Glenn to meet Gethin who, as we know, recently lost his own mother to the same terrible disease. 

Stephen (Ste to those who know him) was also massively involved in helping the Latams with all aspects of their recent amazingly successful Wanderers pilgrimage. 

He designs, produces and sends Wanderers themed flags, shirts and scarves to the various Wanderers groups around the world - all at his own expense and without any desire for recognition. 

He continues to engage with Wanderers fan groups across the world, from the USA to Japan, from Norway to Argentina, and all this for no other reason than he is a Wanderer to the core and just wants to spread the word! 

So well done Ste - you deserve this award!

Thank you to all who nominated their favourites and we look forward to running the same again next season - a season where our fans have picked the kit! How’s that for fan engagement!

But Ste’s award doesn’t tell the whole story. 

The panel felt it only right to make specific mention of some of our super fans whose stories meant they were very close to winning the award themselves. 

Stories like that of Paul Rushton, a well known Wanderer who houses an extensive collection of BWFC memorabilia in his own home and has lent items to Bolton Museum. Paul also runs a weekly score prediction competition on his Facebook page which generates great engagement with so many fans.

Stories like that of Mark Torkington, who lives in Nottingham and despite not driving has attended every home and away game this season using public transport, a feat which perhaps deserves a separate award!

Stories like Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Olly and Parker, a group of young lads who follow the Wanderers home and away and who feature regularly on social media posts on their travels watching the Whites. 

Stories like Taylor Jones, who despite losing his father to cancer last year and also recently being diagnosed with cancer himself, managed to overcome his immense problems to make it to Wembley for the Papa Johns Final win.

And who can forget the amazing story of the Latams whose first overseas trip from their home in Argentina included a Wembley trophy, a Bank Holiday visit to Exeter and a first “home” game at the Unibol. 

There were so many other great candidates - unfortunately too many to mention individually.

No mention of Ruth Crawshaw, strange that, she is number 1 Wanderers fan of all time. 

Edited April 30, 20233 yr by Mounts Kipper

1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said:

No mention of Ruth Crawshaw, strange that, she is number 1 Wanderers fan of all time. 

I don't know any of these, or Ruth but once you start naming names you're bound to forget someone.

1 hour ago, MancWanderer said:

Saw this on FB

What a great evening at the University of Bolton Stadium. Last night saw the first Supporter of the Season Award, which was sponsored by the Supporters’ Trust. 

The club and the trust have worked together to find a special kind of BWFC fan who not only represents our great club with passion and commitment, which is common to all committed Wanderers, but who goes the extra mile to make following the Wanderers as joyful and pleasurable an experience as possible. 

The start of the process was to invite nominations from all Wanderers fans for possible candidates for the award. Nearly 200 nominations were received with some names featuring several times. 

A panel comprising senior club and trust members faced the difficult task of selecting that one special supporter. And boy, the job was such a difficult one. 

Some amazing stories have been uncovered and all panel members were blown away by the levels of passion and commitment shown. 

However, one candidate stood out, and his name is Stephen James!

This guy has for many years, selflessly helped Wanderers fans across the globe to engage in their passion for our club. 

A lifelong Wanderer, Stephen has been the link for our fan base in Norway for years now. He organises many aspects of their regular trips to England to follow the Wanderers. He put himself at the disposal of one of the Norwegian supporters, Glenn, who this season made his very last visit to the Unibol whilst struggling with his Motor Neurone Disease and arranged for Glenn to meet Gethin who, as we know, recently lost his own mother to the same terrible disease. 

Stephen (Ste to those who know him) was also massively involved in helping the Latams with all aspects of their recent amazingly successful Wanderers pilgrimage. 

He designs, produces and sends Wanderers themed flags, shirts and scarves to the various Wanderers groups around the world - all at his own expense and without any desire for recognition. 

He continues to engage with Wanderers fan groups across the world, from the USA to Japan, from Norway to Argentina, and all this for no other reason than he is a Wanderer to the core and just wants to spread the word! 

So well done Ste - you deserve this award!

Thank you to all who nominated their favourites and we look forward to running the same again next season - a season where our fans have picked the kit! How’s that for fan engagement!

But Ste’s award doesn’t tell the whole story. 

The panel felt it only right to make specific mention of some of our super fans whose stories meant they were very close to winning the award themselves. 

Stories like that of Paul Rushton, a well known Wanderer who houses an extensive collection of BWFC memorabilia in his own home and has lent items to Bolton Museum. Paul also runs a weekly score prediction competition on his Facebook page which generates great engagement with so many fans.

Stories like that of Mark Torkington, who lives in Nottingham and despite not driving has attended every home and away game this season using public transport, a feat which perhaps deserves a separate award!

Stories like Lewis, Alfie, Freddie, Louie, Olly and Parker, a group of young lads who follow the Wanderers home and away and who feature regularly on social media posts on their travels watching the Whites. 

Stories like Taylor Jones, who despite losing his father to cancer last year and also recently being diagnosed with cancer himself, managed to overcome his immense problems to make it to Wembley for the Papa Johns Final win.

And who can forget the amazing story of the Latams whose first overseas trip from their home in Argentina included a Wembley trophy, a Bank Holiday visit to Exeter and a first “home” game at the Unibol. 

There were so many other great candidates - unfortunately too many to mention individually.

Nice to read a bit of the detail behind it.

I don’t begrudge anyone winning it when they are clearly committed in their own way and he’s brought a lot of joy to other fans too.

Glad to see @Marc505 get a deserved mention and @barryk32young lads too.

2 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said:

No mention of Ruth Crawshaw, strange that, she is number 1 Wanderers fan of all time. 

Is she still living? Not seen her for a long time

Do they all get superfan badges?

Sure, but was here there at Swansea for a demoralising night match defeat in 1986?

Last time I saw Ruth she was selling programes from a wheelchair , looked pretty fragile it was late on last season .

Remember her from the old supporters club coaches back in the sixties.

She must be 75+ by now.

1 minute ago, Take Hunt Off said:

Last time I saw Ruth she was selling programes from a wheelchair , looked pretty fragile it was late on last season .

Remember her from the old supporters club coaches back in the sixties.

She must be 75+ by now.

80 or 81

2 hours ago, globaldiver said:

Sure, but was here there at Swansea for a demoralising night match defeat in 1986?

Was that game asa Hartford played in? Think he scored.