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Dispute and Name Change
- When
- 1877
- Where
- Deane Road
A dispute with the vicar led to the club leaving Deane Road and changing its name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877.
The club left its original location on Deane Road following a dispute with the vicar. Consequently, the organization changed its name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877, marking a significant shift from its ecclesiastical roots to a broader sporting identity.
Sources
- Bolton Wanderers F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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