The Bolton Wanderers Football Club (also know as Wanderers) is a professional football club in England which plays in the Premier League and is actually one of the teams that have indeed managed to spend more time in the Premier League than out of the Premier League, the 2008/2009 season was their 70th season in that league. The Bolton Wanderers club was founded in 1874 and was one of the founding members of the English football league formed in 1888. The Bolton Wanderers Football Club is based in Horwich, a town in Bolton, Manchester.

Towards the end of the 1986/1987 football season, Bolton Wanderers club was relegated to the Fourth Division for the 1st time in the club history. Fortunately, it wasn’t for long. Bolton Wanderers have been promoted to the Third Division after their first attempt.

Tanks to a victory over Reading in the Division One play-off final, the Bolton Wanderers reached the Premiership again in 1995 but their performance was insufficient and relegation was soon to come. However, Bolton Wanderers won promotion back to the Premiership at the first attempt thanks to achieving 98 league points and 100 goals in that season. .

Bolton Wanderers team was relegated at the end of the 1997/1998 season from the Premiership but promoted back in the 2000-2001 season to the Premier Leauge.

During the two following seasons, Bolton Wanderers invested a lot of efforts and managed to avoid relegation from the Premier Leauge. Bolton struggled in the following two seasons, but survived in the Premier League.

Bolton Wanderers reached the League Cup final in 2004 and finished in the 8th place of the league (the club's highest win at that time in its Premiership history). It was the following season in which they have finished at the 6th place and qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time in the Bolton Wanderers club history.

Bolton Wanderers football kit cosists of white shirts with navy trim, navy shorts and white socks for home games. For away matches, the football kit consist of the same design but the color is navy blue with red trim. The club's badge consists of the initials of the club in the shape of a ball, with red and blue ribbons beneath.

Liverpool Football Club (AKA Liverpool FC or simply Liverpool) is one of Britain’s most esteemed, loved and well known clubs. Liverpool FC’s history is rich with victories and falls. The club holds a joint record of over 15 First Division/Premier League titles (shared with rival club Manchester United). In its International record Liverpool FC holds more titles than any other British club. It has a very large group of fans both in the UK and abroad. Liverpool FC’s stadium is Anfield, and in a way the stadium is what caused the club to be created in the first place. The other football club from the city Liverpool is Everton FC, which, in fact, was established about 10 years earlier than Liverpool FC, at the end of the 19th century. The stadium in Anfield was home of Everton but the club decided to leave it, because of a dispute over the rent. The owner of Anfield in those years, Mr. John Houlding, then decided to start another football club in the place, and this was the foundation of Liverpool Football Club. The club is well known for its players’ all red costume that is used since 1960 (And which replaced the white & red of earlier years).

Liverpool FC is connected to two of the worst disasters in football history which involved the death of fans. The first is known as the Heysel Stadium Disaster (in Brussels, Belgium). In 1985, One hour before the European Cup Final kick-off, a fence separating Liverpool fans from Juventus FC fans fell. The Juventus fans were trying to get away from a threatening group of Liverpool fans. The rush caused a concrete wall to collapse, causing the death of 39 and over 600 injured. 4 years later a second disaster happened in Sheffield, which was named the Hillsborough Disaster. 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death in a rush. The impact of the two cases caused a change in the attitude of the authorities towards fans, brought a world change of safety regulation and left a shadow over the club’s name.

Among Liverpool FC best known players are Forwards Fernando Torres, Mid-fielder (and Captain) Steven Gerrard and legendary past players such as Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish who was Striker and Manager, Kevin Keegan and Roger Hunt, to name but a few.

Konchesky ready for Reds challenge
Paul Konchesky reflected on his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt and insisted: "I can't wait for the real action to begin."

 Boss pleased with Torres double
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken of his delight at seeing Fernando Torres back on the scoresheet after the Liverpool striker netted twice during Friday's 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

 Reds v Blackpool: Win 2 tickets
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 Jay out to repay Hodgson faith
Jay Spearing has spoken of his determination to impress Roy Hodgson after being named in Liverpool's 21-man squad for the Barclays Premier League.

 Houllier explains dugout return
Gerard Houllier admitted he was delighted to return to Liverpool's bench for the first time since leaving the club in 2004 after watching Jamie Carragher's testimonial clash unfold alongside Roy Hodgson at Anfield on Saturday.

 Gerrard: I had to be there
Steven Gerrard today thanked England boss Fabio Capello for allowing him to return to Liverpool on Saturday afternoon to play a cameo role in Jamie Carragher's testimonial.

 Carra: My Mersey pride
Jamie Carragher reflected on his testimonial celebrations and admitted the day couldn't have gone any better for him.

 Fans tributes to 23 Carra gold
Jamie Carragher today celebrated his testimonial at Anfield and you have been posting your comments in honour of Bootle's finest.

 Photo special: Stars back for JC
Liverpool stars past and present turned out to honour Jamie Carragher at his testimonial on Saturday. Here are the best of our pictures.

 Carra on target in derby win
Jamie Carragher was on target at both ends as a Liverpool XI beat an Everton XI 4-1 in the defender's testimonial at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

 Konchesky ready for Reds challenge
Paul Konchesky reflected on his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt and insisted: "I can't wait for the real action to begin."

 Boss pleased with Torres double
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken of his delight at seeing Fernando Torres back on the scoresheet after the Liverpool striker netted twice during Friday's 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

 Reds v Blackpool: Win 2 tickets
How would you like to win a pair of tickets for our Anfield clash with newly-promoted Blackpool in October?

 Jay out to repay Hodgson faith
Jay Spearing has spoken of his determination to impress Roy Hodgson after being named in Liverpool's 21-man squad for the Barclays Premier League.

 Houllier explains dugout return
Gerard Houllier admitted he was delighted to return to Liverpool's bench for the first time since leaving the club in 2004 after watching Jamie Carragher's testimonial clash unfold alongside Roy Hodgson at Anfield on Saturday.

 Gerrard: I had to be there
Steven Gerrard today thanked England boss Fabio Capello for allowing him to return to Liverpool on Saturday afternoon to play a cameo role in Jamie Carragher's testimonial.

 Carra: My Mersey pride
Jamie Carragher reflected on his testimonial celebrations and admitted the day couldn't have gone any better for him.

 Fans tributes to 23 Carra gold
Jamie Carragher today celebrated his testimonial at Anfield and you have been posting your comments in honour of Bootle's finest.

 Photo special: Stars back for JC
Liverpool stars past and present turned out to honour Jamie Carragher at his testimonial on Saturday. Here are the best of our pictures.

 Carra on target in derby win
Jamie Carragher was on target at both ends as a Liverpool XI beat an Everton XI 4-1 in the defender's testimonial at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

 EDITORIAL: Dalla Valle Fulham move first mistake of Hodgson Liverpool era

EDITORIAL: Lauri Dalla Valle's departure from Liverpool just doesn't add up.

How can a player likened to Fernando Torres 12 months go, suddenly become a throw-away makeweight in a deal for a 29 year-old fullback?

That cash and Alex Kacaniklic also went in the opposite direction for Paul Konchesky, who was inside the final year of his Fulham contract, makes the Finn's trade even more baffling.

Throw in Hodgson's comments about not knowing enough about Dalla Valle to make an assessment - even though he had been coach of Finland less than four years ago - and this transfer simply doesn't make sense.

It particularly rings true when you consider the quiet and considered overhaul Hodgson has performed on Liverpool's transfer policy since taking over.

Along with Konchesky, Hodgson managed to land this summer's hottest Bosman, Joe Cole, sending the club's website into meltdown as a result. He also secured the commitment of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres with Europe's biggest clubs circling and outbid Manchester United to bring Raul Meireles to England.

The new manager managed to steer Liverpool into the Europa League group phase with a shadow team and gave an already rejuvenated support a glimpse into the future by introducing youngsters like Raheem Sterling and Jonjo Shelvey in preseason senior action.

It's been an impressive first summer market under Hodgson - which is why allowing Dalla Valle to leave just doesn't jive.

The only doubts about the player have come from Finnish fans, who have emailed tribalfootball.com in recent months about Dalla Valle's apparent decision to commit his international future to the country of his father, Italy. But that still doesn't explain the decision to cut him loose to Fulham.

Reds legend Sami Hyypia welcomed his fellow Finn four years ago, declaring the move to Liverpool "the best he could make".

And upon signing him, former Liverpool academy director Malcolm Elias described Dalla Valle as "an incredible talent". Elias is now in charge of recruitment at Fulham.

A little over a year ago, Steve Claridge, the former Birmingham City striker, said of Dalla Valle: "Everything he does comes naturally. Some things can't be taught – qualities that separate ordinary players from very good ones – and even at his age his positioning in build-up play and knowledge of where to stand when the ball comes into the box seems spot-on.

"Little wonder his signature was coveted by so many big clubs. As a 15-year-old he chose Internazionale but then moved back home to Finland after only a year in Milan. At 17 sometimes the choices you make off the pitch can be as important as the ones you make on it and his decision to go to Liverpool, which looks a perfect match, means he's got both just about right."

So why would Hodgson allow such a talent leave for Fulham on a virtual 'free'? Has his good mate Elias got one over on him?

It smacks of Ron Atkinson rejecting a young Peter Beardsley at Manchester United. United lived to regret that decision throughout the 1980's - and Liverpool could be doing the same for the next ten years.

 Liverpool hero Thommo: Houllier primed for Villa job

Phil Thompson has backed former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier for the Aston Villa job.

Thommo was Houllier's No2 at Anfield and the pair were together again for Jamie Carragher's testimonial.

Looking tanned and healthy, Houllier simply gave a Gallic shrug and shook his head when asked about the state of his health.

But former Liverpool manager Thompson - a close ally of Houllier in the past - pushed the Frenchman’s cause.

He said: "Have you seen him? He looks extremely fit and what he would bring to Aston Villa is a wealth of experience and organisational ability in the role.

"You see what he did for the golden generation of French football - not the latest group of French players, those who came before."

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 Stoke management full of pride over new training complex

Stoke City management are proud of their new £5 million training complex.

Covering a total of 1,800 square metres over two floors, the facility has dragged the club’s training ground from the middle of the 20th century to the middle of the 21st.

The project bares testament to the planning, creativity and diligent supervision of club director Richard Smith.

“We visited clubs like Wolves, Everton and Celtic to see their facilities,” he told The Sentinel, “and then we employed architects who had worked on training facilities at Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

“The outside of the building has a metallic look because we wanted something that looked modern and striking.

“We’ve used cherry wood for the panelling, doors, desks and benches in the dressing rooms to reflect the environment here at Clayton Wood, while the use of burgundy is to reflect the club’s colours.

“When we first designed the building the manager didn’t want any luxury, but we put some nice touches in the reception area to create a good impression when people walk in.”

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 Liverpool defender Carragher happy FA released Gerrard for testimonial

Liverpool fans were surprised to see Steven Gerrard take part in Jamie Carragher's testimonial yesterday.

Carragher was delighted Gerrard was able to leave England duty to make a brief appearance.

"A big thank you to the people at the FA because it is not easy as they had two massive games - but I think it helped they won last night," he said.

"He is the best player I've ever played with so I'm delighted he was involved.

"England always have to do a warm-down the day after so that was his warm-down."

Gerrard felt it was important to play a part, however, small.

"Because I'm so close to Jamie, not just as a team-mate but as a friend, I wanted to be here to share it with him," said the England and Liverpool captain.

"I asked for permission to fly in and out and have a small cameo and he (Capello) was fine with it, although I'm sure his decision was based on beating Bulgaria 4-0."

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 Carragher thanks Man Utd striker Owen for copping Liverpool boos

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has thanked Michael Owen for taking part in yesterday's testimonial.

Former Reds and current Manchester United striker Owen received a mixed reception.

Carragher admitted the plan had been for Owen to take Liverpool's penalty late in the first half only for the Anfield crowd to have a different opinion.

"I asked the referee to give us a penalty before half-time because I was thinking about Michael as I wanted him to score - I totally forgot that people would want me to take one," said the 32-year-old, who hopes to raise £1million for his 23 Foundation through this game and a gala dinner.

"He's my best mate in football and I think it took a lot of courage to come back today and do it for me knowing he would take a lot of stick.

"But I think the crowd would have killed him if he'd taken the penalty listening to their reaction.

"Then I was terrified of missing because that is what everyone would remember so I had to bluff the keeper into thinking I was putting it on the spot and take it quickly."

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 Perth Glory get the job done against Wellington Phoenix

Perth Glory have kept their spot on top of the A-League table, beating Wellington Phoenix 2-1 at nib Stadium.

Mile Sterjovski and Robbie Fowler were both on target for the victors but Ben Sigmund’s late header sent a scare through the Glory camp.

A-League Round 5
Perth Glory: 2 (Mile Sterjovski 6’, Robbie Fowler 61’)
Wellington Phoenix: 1 (Ben Sigmund 72’)

Venue: nib Stadium, Perth
Crowd: 10,844
Referee: Ben Williams
Yellow cards: PG - Mile Sterjovski 25’
WP - Daniel 45’, Ben Sigmund 78’, Troy Hearfield 80’

GOAL The match started perfectly for the home side when Mile Sterjovski netted in just the 6th minute after Robbie Fowler picked out Todd Howarth who was charging down the left flank. The defender had plenty of space and was easily able to tee up Sterjovski who finished coolly past an advancing Mark Paston.

Perth continued their attacking intent and they looked very dangerous, switching play at will and showing their confidence after the early goal.

The Phoenix did manage to claw their way back into proceedings and had some chances throughout the half but they were unable to put it on the scoreboard and went into the break a goal down.

Wellington began the second half the brighter of the two teams but the Glory were not to outdone and managed a second GOAL in the 61st minute when Howarth played a long ball into path of Sterjovski who looped it over to Fowler and the Liverpool legend headed home much to the delight of the Glory fans.

GOAL Just over ten minutes later, the Phoenix hit back when defender Ben Sigmund got on the end of a Paul Ifill corner and headed home to get his side back into the contest just when the Glory were kicking into cruise control.

Perth substitute Anthony Skorich, who replaced Fowler, almost made an immediate impact in the 76th minute when he ran onto a through ball and placed a shot on target but Phoenix keeper Paston got enough of a touch on it and kept the visitors in with a chance.

That chance almost came with eight minutes to go but Glory keeper Tando Velaphi pulled off a miracle save from a close range Chris Greenacre shot to maintain Perth’s lead which they kept to stay at the summit of the A-League table.

Starting Line-Ups

PG
Tando Velaphi (gk), Jamie Coyne, Jamie Harnwell (Todd 86’), Jacob Burns, Robbie Fowler (Skorich 75’), Scott Neville, Steve McGarry, Adriano Pellegrino (Jelic 88’), Todd Howarth, Naum Sekulovski, Mile Sterjovski

Subs - Alex Vrteski (gk), Andy Todd (86’), Branko Jelic (88’), Anthony Skorich (75’)

WP
Mark Paston (gk), Tony Lochhead, Tim Brown (Ward 46’), Paul Ifill, Chris Greenacre, Daniel (Bertos 67’), Tory Hearfield, Vince Lia, Ben Sigmund, Andrew Durante, Dylan Macallister (Pavlovic 46’)

Subs - Danny Vukovic (gk), Nick Ward (46’), Leo Bertos (67’), Mirjan Pavlovic (46’)

 Liverpool attacker Kuyt: There were Inter Milan negotiations

Liverpool attacker Dirk Kuyt admits there were talks with Inter Milan during the summer.

The Dutchman was one of the transfer targets set out by Rafa Benitez when taking over at San Siro, but the move never materialised.

“I cannot deny there were negotiations with Inter,” said Kuyt on international duty with Holland.

“It was pleasing to be courted by such a prestigious club, led by the Coach who brought me to England and with whom I still have a splendid rapport.

“However, Liverpool declared I was not for sale and I am in any case happy to have stayed in the Premier League.”

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 Ex-Arsenal No1 Lukic: Wenger has keeper transfer plans all wrong

Former Arsenal No1 John Lukic says Arsene Wenger's team could be found out after failing to sign a new goalkeeper.

Lukic fears Wenger has his keeper priorities all wrong.

He explained to the Sunday Mirror: “There’s an old saying that you don’t win the championship with a bad goalie. I’m not saying Manuel Almunia is bad – but the ­really top keepers do win games for you.

“The game fans won’t remember is the home match where the ­opposition got through once and the goalie made a critical save. That save affects the balance of the game, and could win the three points that make you champions.

“I joined Arsenal in 1983 and left in 1990 when David arrived. So between us we spent around 20 years as the Arsenal goalie. How many keepers have been used since David (Seaman) moved on in 2003?”

Lukic went on: “The pursuit of a veteran like Schwarzer suggests that ­Arsene does still believe his long-term goalie will emerge from inside the club.

“He’s looking for a short-term fix, with Lukasz Fabianski or Wojciech ­Szczesny eventually taking over.

“You have to be absolutely convinced that the youngster is good enough to do that.

“Given that Arsenal haven’t won a trophy for five years do you really want to be ­working on a development programme?

“Personally, I’d look for a goalie in his late twenties with a proven track record and put him straight into the team.

“Pepe Reina at Liverpool is an interesting one. The dust hasn’t settled at Anfield yet and he would be a great ­capture for Arsenal. He’s in the right age group, knows the Premier League, and has a wealth of experience.

“I’d also look at Inter ­Milan’s Julio Cesar and ­Victor Valdes at Barcelona.

“Getting either of them may be a tall order, but you have to check out any ­potential availability and the status of their ­contracts.

“The key is for ­Arsenal to find the best man, get him in their team and nail the ­position down for years.”

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 Man Utd raid Liverpool for Aussie keeper Luke Jacob

Manchester United have raided Liverpool for Aussie goalkeeper Luke Jacob.

Jacob was with Liverpool last season and managed to appear for the reserve team at the age of just 15.

The Sydney-born keeper had trials with United in March and was snapped up over the summer.

As United already have second-year scholar Sam Johnstone and fellow first-year scholar Joseph Coll vying for the goalkeeper jersey, it makes for a competitive position in 2010/11.

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 Newcastle, Liverpool keeping tabs on Utrecht star Ricky van Wolfswinkel

Newcastle United remain keen on FC Utrecht star Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

The Evening Chronicle says Toon may revive their interest in 21-year-old Dutch striker Van Wolfswinkel when the transfer window re-opens for business but will face stiff competition from Liverpool.

Both Premier League clubs made enquiries after Wolfswinkel in the final weeks of the market.

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 Houllier family needs convincing about Villa move

Gerard Houllier's family needs convincing about the wisdom of taking the Aston Villa job.

The Birmingham Mail says sources in his native France say the former Liverpool boss is now contemplating whether to return to the Premier League after a six-year absence.

However, Houllier is having to reassure his family that he is well enough to return to the pressure-cooker of the English top flight after well-documented health problems.

He had major surgery in 2001 after suffering a heart attack during his Anfield reign and his wife Isabelle has previously being opposed to him managing again in the Premier League.

But the timing of the Villa job could be ideal for Houllier who is currently having to deal with the fall-out from his home nation’s catastrophic World Cup campaign.

“This could be a good time for Gerard to return to the Premier League because there are problems with French football at the moment and he has taken some of the blame,” said a source in France.

“There have been lots of concerns about his health, including from his wife, and whether he could cope with the pressure of the Premier League again on a day to day basis.

“But he feels as if he still has business to finish in England and this opportunity could be just right for him.”

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 Liverpool captain Gerrard attacked at Carragher birthday bash

Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has been attacked.

The Sunday Mirror says Gerrard was attacked at a surprise 30th birthday party for team-mate Jamie ­Carragher’s wife.

A partygoer threw a punch at the England ­captain at the bash for WAG Nicola Carragher at a hotel in Merseyside.

Liverpool star Gerrard, 30, was targeted as he ­chatted with friends in a private area of the hotel.

Shocked guests stopped the man before he could throw more punches at the midfielder, who led out England against Bulgaria on Friday evening.

A witness said: “Steven was ­minding his own business when this bloke started a row with him, apparently over nothing.

“He squared up to Stevie and was shouting abuse. Before anyone knew what was happening the man had thrown a punch.

“Thankfully he didn’t connect properly — ­probably because he was quite drunk. Steven looked as shocked as anyone else. It was unprovoked but Steven didn’t rise to it.”

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 Park Ji-sung happy to play anywhere for Manchester United

Park Ji-sung is happy to play anywhere for Manchester United.

South Korea captain Park has only played 67 minutes of the league season so far, but it won't be a surprise if he's called upon by Sir Alex for the big games again this term. Last season Park performed a typically selfless role, either out wide or in central midfield, where he impressed as a destructive man-marker against AC Milan and Liverpool.

"I think this season I will be playing on the wing, either side, as I have been doing for most of my time here," Park told manutd.kr. "I've played in the centre and enjoyed it, but as long as I am picked I don’t care where I play."

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 Pennant: Pulis key to Stoke move

Jermaine Pennant is delighted with his move to Stoke City.

The former Liverpool and Arsenal winger has returned to England after a season away with Real Zaragoza.

He told Stoke City Player: "My agent always told me Stoke were always interested and tried to sign me last season. But it was literally on the last day.

"I was in Spain watching Sky Sports News and I saw Eidur (Gudjohnsen) had flown into Stoke and I was thinking 'that's a good signing', but I didn't know at that time I was on my way there too.

"Then I got the call from my agent and it was a very attractive move and my agent told me Tony Pulis will definitely get the best out of me."

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 Hurtado leaves for Olympiakos after 17 years with Espanyol

Moises Hurtado has left Espanyol for Ernesto Valverde's Olympiakos.

The experienced midfielder leaves Espanyol after 17 years of service to try his luck in Greece.

Hurtado joins former Liverpool winger Albert Riera at Olympiakos for the new season.