Yes, one of the founder members of the Football League is facing liquidation as the club’s 145-year history hangs in the balance.
ORIGINS
Bolton’s roots, along with 11 other teams, can be traced back to 1888 and a letter from Aston Villa secretary William McGregor, who decided football needed some organisation, having been professional since 1885.
Penning the letter to Bolton, Blackburn, Preston and West Brom, McGregor’s intention was to get rid of the uncertainty which football found itself in during the 1880s.
According to the EFL, mismatches were commonplace and less well-run clubs routinely pulled out of fixtures at a late stage. Poor weather also compounded the situation and Villa once endured five consecutive blank Saturdays.
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