{"product_id":"bolton-wanderers-1903-04","title":"Bolton Wanderers 1903\/04","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolton Wanderers \u0026amp; the 1903–04 Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1874, \u003cb\u003eBolton Wanderers\u003c\/b\u003e stand among the oldest and most enduring clubs in English football, a side forged in the industrial heart of Lancashire and shaped by the early professional era of the game. By the turn of the 20th century, Bolton were firmly established as a First Division force, respected for their physical strength, organisation, and resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1903–04 season\u003c\/b\u003e was one of consolidation and quiet authority. Competing in the Football League First Division, Bolton finished \u003cb\u003eeighth\u003c\/b\u003e, a strong showing in an era when the top flight was brutally competitive and dominated by powerful northern and Midlands clubs. The Wanderers were difficult to beat, well drilled, and emblematic of Edwardian football at its most honest and hard-fought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis period also sits on the cusp of Bolton’s first great moment of national glory. Just \u003cb\u003eone year later\u003c\/b\u003e, in \u003cb\u003e1904\u003c\/b\u003e, the club would lift the \u003cb\u003eFA Cup for the first time\u003c\/b\u003e, defeating West Bromwich Albion at Crystal Palace and writing their name into football history. The 1903–04 side, therefore, represents the \u003cb\u003eimmediate prelude to success\u003c\/b\u003e — the squad, culture, and competitive edge that laid the foundations for that triumph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeam photographs of this era capture football in its formative professional phase: long-sleeved cotton shirts, heavy boots, leather ball, and players posed with a seriousness befitting men for whom the game was both livelihood and identity. There is no excess, no spectacle — only discipline, pride, and collective resolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis image, reproduced in the style of contemporary Edwardian advertising and supported by brands such as \u003cb\u003eOxo\u003c\/b\u003e, reflects how football had become woven into everyday British life by the early 20th century — a working-class passion endorsed by household names and followed weekly by thousands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of an ongoing series exploring the \u003cb\u003eorigins and evolution of British football\u003c\/b\u003e, this print celebrates \u003cb\u003eBolton Wanderers at a pivotal moment\u003c\/b\u003e: experienced, respected, and standing on the threshold of major silverware. It is not only a tribute to Bolton supporters, but to anyone who values football’s heritage and the men who shaped the professional game in its early years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47290198655168,"sku":"Bolton Wanderers 1903\/04 A3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47290198687936,"sku":"Bolton Wanderers 1903\/04 A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47290198720704,"sku":"Bolton Wanderers 1903\/04 A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/297x420-BoltonWanderers190304.jpg?v=1769976948","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/bolton-wanderers-1903-04","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}