Wycombe Wanderers fans explore history of nickname (From Bucks Free Press)

Wycombe Wanderers fans explore history of nickname

11:27am Monday 12th April 2010

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EX-WANDERERS players were at Adams Park on Saturday as the club explored the history behind its 'Chairboys' nickname.

The first-ever 'Chairmaking Day' was held at Wycombe Wanderers' ground before the Blues' match with Hartlepool United.

Youngsters raced against the clock as they attempted to put together a traditional Wycombe chair.

Record scorer Tony 'Bodger' Horseman was among the former Blues at the event, which was organised by the Wycombe Wanderers Trust and the Wycombe Museum.

The day was held to promote and raise awareness of the town's long-standing connection with the furniture industry, and in particular its prominence in the foundation of the football club.

Historical artefacts and documents, photos and a DVD which explains the history of the chairmaking industry and its roots within the club.

Trust Director Garry Heath said: "Many league clubs adopted nicknames which reflected the prevalent industry the players and supporters worked in years ago.

“We have discovered that many of the new generation of Wycombe supporters have little idea of why we are called the Chairboys, and we thought it was high time to put that right."

In true footballing spirit this event will take place in two halves – with the second taking place at the Wycombe Museum on Thursday August 19, from 2-4pm.

For more details contact secretary@wycombewandererstrust.com.

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