To The 30+'s

[only1swanny]

Dave Lee.. Dave Lee.. David David Lee... He's got no hair, but we don't care... David David Lee !!!

[Mounts Kipper]

Dave Lee.. Dave Lee.. David David Lee... He's got no hair, but we don't care... David David Lee !!!

A good fun chant:) where/when did it all go wrong?

[Casino]

When has it been as worse than this? and what was the catalyst/the start of things turning around.

 

Obviously results, but what changed things for the better? new manager? a player stepping up? 

 

whatever it was, i didn't stop going

 

think on

[Mounts Kipper]

whatever it was, i didn't stop going

 

think on

Made of good stuff that's why, even though your a pudding:)

[Tonge moor green jacket]

A lot depends upon your age at the time and how you change etc.

The 'dark days' of the 4th division were dark because of Aldershot that put us there- Felgate on one leg with the gods conspiring against us, and Scarborough for the rude awakening.

However, I also believe Neal helped install some good foundations for the recovery, and for the next few years, the romance of following the whites and the memories are second to none. Wrexham away will NEVER be beaten. Still puts a tingle down the spine just thinking about it. Also great trips to Bournemouth, Brentford, Orient, Swansea, Southampton, Fulham et. in the lower leagues, at a time when you've got bit of money in your pocket and no great responsibilities- absolutely amazing times.

 

However the infrastructure we have now is light-years away from the mess we had then. So it really depends how you look at it.

Don't agree that I'd prefer to be challenging in a lower league than be in the premier league, because while being successful down there produces great times it also brings promotion. And I don't believe we (or any other club) punched above our weight. We were where we were on merit through good management and bloody hard work. These things do seem to come in cycles though, so just hope we're not going to slump big style.

The biggest disappointment for me is the apparent mercenary attitude of some of the modern players, moreover even with fitness/diet science etc to help them, I don't believe many of them are that good- never seen a better finisher than Walker, his partnership with SJM the best I've known, even ten bellies Kelly- couldn't run, but had great control, could see a  pass it and create things. Current incumbents don't realise how lucky they are; but for a number it may last chance saloon, because it's unlikely they'll get anything better

[Biggish Dave]

A lot depends upon your age at the time and how you change etc.

The 'dark days' of the 4th division were dark because of Aldershot that put us there- Felgate on one leg with the gods conspiring against us, and Scarborough for the rude awakening.

However, I also believe Neal helped install some good foundations for the recovery, and for the next few years, the romance of following the whites and the memories are second to none. Wrexham away will NEVER be beaten. Still puts a tingle down the spine just thinking about it. Also great trips to Bournemouth, Brentford, Orient, Swansea, Southampton, Fulham et. in the lower leagues, at a time when you've got bit of money in your pocket and no great responsibilities- absolutely amazing times.

 

However the infrastructure we have now is light-years away from the mess we had then. So it really depends how you look at it.

Don't agree that I'd prefer to be challenging in a lower league than be in the premier league, because while being successful down there produces great times it also brings promotion. And I don't believe we (or any other club) punched above our weight. We were where we were on merit through good management and bloody hard work. These things do seem to come in cycles though, so just hope we're not going to slump big style.

The biggest disappointment for me is the apparent mercenary attitude of some of the modern players, moreover even with fitness/diet science etc to help them, I don't believe many of them are that good- never seen a better finisher than Walker, his partnership with SJM the best I've known, even ten bellies Kelly- couldn't run, but had great control, could see a  pass it and create things. Current incumbents don't realise how lucky they are; but for a number it may last chance saloon, because it's unlikely they'll get anything better

BRAVO

[Albert Anchovy]

BRAVO

 

Seconded, It was amazing how far you could stretch a YTS wage back in the early 80's following the Whites.

[Guest]

A lot depends upon your age at the time and how you change etc.

The 'dark days' of the 4th division were dark because of Aldershot that put us there- Felgate on one leg with the gods conspiring against us, and Scarborough for the rude awakening.

However, I also believe Neal helped install some good foundations for the recovery, and for the next few years, the romance of following the whites and the memories are second to none. Wrexham away will NEVER be beaten. Still puts a tingle down the spine just thinking about it. Also great trips to Bournemouth, Brentford, Orient, Swansea, Southampton, Fulham et. in the lower leagues, at a time when you've got bit of money in your pocket and no great responsibilities- absolutely amazing times.

 

However the infrastructure we have now is light-years away from the mess we had then. So it really depends how you look at it.

Don't agree that I'd prefer to be challenging in a lower league than be in the premier league, because while being successful down there produces great times it also brings promotion. And I don't believe we (or any other club) punched above our weight. We were where we were on merit through good management and bloody hard work. These things do seem to come in cycles though, so just hope we're not going to slump big style.

The biggest disappointment for me is the apparent mercenary attitude of some of the modern players, moreover even with fitness/diet science etc to help them, I don't believe many of them are that good- never seen a better finisher than Walker, his partnership with SJM the best I've known, even ten bellies Kelly- couldn't run, but had great control, could see a  pass it and create things. Current incumbents don't realise how lucky they are; but for a number it may last chance saloon, because it's unlikely they'll get anything better

 

 

 

Have a +1

[BOWTUN BAKED]

A lot depends upon your age at the time and how you change etc.

The 'dark days' of the 4th division were dark because of Aldershot that put us there- Felgate on one leg with the gods conspiring against us, and Scarborough for the rude awakening.

However, I also believe Neal helped install some good foundations for the recovery, and for the next few years, the romance of following the whites and the memories are second to none. Wrexham away will NEVER be beaten. Still puts a tingle down the spine just thinking about it. Also great trips to Bournemouth, Brentford, Orient, Swansea, Southampton, Fulham et. in the lower leagues, at a time when you've got bit of money in your pocket and no great responsibilities- absolutely amazing times.

 

However the infrastructure we have now is light-years away from the mess we had then. So it really depends how you look at it.

Don't agree that I'd prefer to be challenging in a lower league than be in the premier league, because while being successful down there produces great times it also brings promotion. And I don't believe we (or any other club) punched above our weight. We were where we were on merit through good management and bloody hard work. These things do seem to come in cycles though, so just hope we're not going to slump big style.

The biggest disappointment for me is the apparent mercenary attitude of some of the modern players, moreover even with fitness/diet science etc to help them, I don't believe many of them are that good- never seen a better finisher than Walker, his partnership with SJM the best I've known, even ten bellies Kelly- couldn't run, but had great control, could see a pass it and create things. Current incumbents don't realise how lucky they are; but for a number it may last chance saloon, because it's unlikely they'll get anything better

Couldn't agree more, spot on, you'd have a +1 if I wasn't on the mobey

[Piemon]

If I hadn't seen such riches I could live with being poor

wish most of our fans would sit down

[Estupendo]

For those young ones experiencing a slump for the first time, it may be quite an education. They can start to see who amongst the support are those still turning up.Especially when they are fed a line by some about being there at Scarborough, etc.

Hopefully this isn't my third time following the whites in the third tier since I was a tot but already I am getting an idea about who would be turning up if this happens!

Can't wait for the posts about being the bestest supporter now. That's not what I mean to refer to but if people think I do then think again.

[mannyroad vet]

Unfortunately I'm old enough to remember those bad days, I remember doing a sponsored walk to the pie eaters for a group called the "trotters revival" ,can't remember what year but I'm sure it was a boxing day match, and protesting against the warbys, back when protesting meant a riot cause we couldn't afford to fuck our bedsheets up, selling scratch cards for Des McBain and his merry group. Thing is we've been through worse, as fans, but we've been there,done that..and we're still here... This at the moment is hopefully just a blip and we will turn it around but if not we will still be here, harking back to the "good ol days" because that's what comes with being a Bolton fan

[Traf]

Trotters Revival started in 85.

 

TR85, remember it well.

[Casino]

Unfortunately I'm old enough to remember those bad days, I remember doing a sponsored walk to the pie eaters for a group called the "trotters revival" ,can't remember what year but I'm sure it was a boxing day match, and protesting against the warbys, back when protesting meant a riot cause we couldn't afford to fuck our bedsheets up, selling scratch cards for Des McBain and his merry group. Thing is we've been through worse, as fans, but we've been there,done that..and we're still here... This at the moment is hopefully just a blip and we will turn it around but if not we will still be here, harking back to the "good ol days" because that's what comes with being a Bolton fan

 

did that walk, too

 

i'm proper pissed off we're bottom of the league but at the same time i'm quite excited that we just MIGHT be building a squad of players with a point to prove who will see bwfc as being as good as it will ever get for them

[Albert Anchovy]

Trotters Revival started in 85.

 

TR85, remember it well.

Are you sure it didn't start in 84? I had/or still have the UJ flag from the Ainsworth with Bolton TR84 on it.

[Casino]

i thought it was 85

 

stavely, nightingale and rothwell deserve a page in the book when its written

[Traf]

 

 

stavely, nightingale and rothwell deserve a page in the book when its written

 

This.

 

Decent lads, I used to love those away trips.

[Guest pansyroadwhite]

Trotters Revival started in 85.

 

TR85, remember it well.

[Guest pansyroadwhite]

Still have my tr85 badge, going away to matches on their coaches was a brilliant experience, even remember watching a porn video on the way to Gillingham !!

[victor meldrew]

Still have my tr85 badge, going away to matches on their coaches was a brilliant experience, even remember watching a porn video on the way to Gillingham !!

desiree coustue  i think,   she loved cock.

 

rothwells coaches were the best,

[Albert Anchovy]

Have dug out an old photo, looks like 84 to me. Can't remember the last time I saw it , it's either in my dad's shed or lost.

 

[Traf]

It's a scrumpled up 5 or the flag's wrong.

[Con]

Was clearing some stuff out last night and found some old wanderers worldwide fanzines, which had this plastered all over it.

Edited September 28, 2013 by Con

[fester58]

A lot depends upon your age at the time and how you change etc.

The 'dark days' of the 4th division were dark because of Aldershot that put us there- Felgate on one leg with the gods conspiring against us, and Scarborough for the rude awakening.

However, I also believe Neal helped install some good foundations for the recovery, and for the next few years, the romance of following the whites and the memories are second to none. Wrexham away will NEVER be beaten. Still puts a tingle down the spine just thinking about it. Also great trips to Bournemouth, Brentford, Orient, Swansea, Southampton, Fulham et. in the lower leagues, at a time when you've got bit of money in your pocket and no great responsibilities- absolutely amazing times.

 

However the infrastructure we have now is light-years away from the mess we had then. So it really depends how you look at it.

Don't agree that I'd prefer to be challenging in a lower league than be in the premier league, because while being successful down there produces great times it also brings promotion. And I don't believe we (or any other club) punched above our weight. We were where we were on merit through good management and bloody hard work. These things do seem to come in cycles though, so just hope we're not going to slump big style.

The biggest disappointment for me is the apparent mercenary attitude of some of the modern players, moreover even with fitness/diet science etc to help them, I don't believe many of them are that good- never seen a better finisher than Walker, his partnership with SJM the best I've known, even ten bellies Kelly- couldn't run, but had great control, could see a  pass it and create things. Current incumbents don't realise how lucky they are; but for a number it may last chance saloon, because it's unlikely they'll get anything better

well summed up.

[gonzo]

So in answer to the original question.

 

Until we are organising fund raising walks and coach trips away to try and save the club from going under,this is nowhere near those dark days.

 

A flutter with the lower depths in the championships is a walk in the park compared to that kind of stuff going on.