Eight years ago, Bolton Wanderers began a disastrous and destructive campaign in the Championship - One that would leave the club on the brink
11.08.26, 18:00 Updated 11.08.26, 18:01 5 Minute Read
Matt Bottomley
In August of 2018, Bolton Wanderers would begin what would be there final season in the Championship for seven years, and begin a spiral that saw them reach the brink, before a new dawn could truly begin, two divisions below.
Three months prior, Phil Parkinson and his Bolton side had pulled off the unthinkable. With less than ten minutes left, the Whites needed two goals, and results elsewhere to hold on if they wanted to remain in the Championship. David Wheater found the first from close range, as fans alike (me) said don't give us hope.
As the clock ticked down, Mark Howard launched a ball over the top for Adam Le Fondre to chase, a cross into the box, and there was Aaron Wilbraham with a diving header. Pandemonium.
Become a member today.
The One And Only Wanderers needs its community to support independent, high-quality coverage of Bolton Wanderers. Subscribe to a monthly or annual package today to be a part of something special.
Already have an account? Sign in
Related Topics
Matt Bottomley A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.