Why are they called the chairboys?

CHAIRBOYS TRIVIA Wycombe are called the Chairboys because of the tradition of chair-making in the town of High Wycombe. The nickname was used in the early days of the Club but was only resurrected after the 1980’s fanzine Chairboys Gas dug out the name from the history books.

Why are Wycombe called the Wanderers?

It is highly likely the club was named Wanderers after the famous Wanderers, winners of the first FA Cup in 1872. The club played friendly matches between 1887 and 1896. It first entered the FA Amateur Cup in 1894 and the FA Cup in 1895.

What is Wycombe Wanderers nickname?

The Chairboys
It was in 1887 that a football club named Wycombe Wanderers was founded by a group of young furniture trade workers – an event which also led to the club’s nickname “The Chairboys.” Nine years of friendly matches followed before the Wanderers entered the Southern League, and the club moved between a number of different …

What is Crawley Town stadium called?

The People’s Pension StadiumCrawley Town F.C. / Arena/Stadium

Is Oxford Wycombe a derby?

To that end, you can describe Wycombe v Oxford as a local derby and a contest for local bragging rights, but to call it a rivalry is stretching the point. Oddly, the two clubs have rarely found themselves competing for the same thing over the years.

What is the name of Walsall stadium?

Banks’s StadiumWalsall F.C. / Arena/Stadium

Who are Bradford City’s rivals?

Rivalry. Bradford City have participated in the Bradford derby with city rivals Bradford Park Avenue. The West Yorkshire derby is held between City and local rivals Leeds United and Huddersfield Town. A “friendly” rivalry also existed with now-defunct club Halifax Town.

Where do Wycombe Wanderers play?

They play their home matches at Adams Park, located on the western outskirts of High Wycombe, having moved after 95 years at Loakes Park in 1990. The club traditionally plays in quartered shirts of navy ( Oxford blue) and pale blue ( Cambridge blue ).

Where can I buy a Wycombe Wanderers badge?

The first thing was to get a programme (£3.00) and a Wycombe badge (£1.50) from the club shop. Next to the club shop outside, is a badge seller called Terry (who also does badges at AFC Wimbledon home games). He offers a large collection of badges from all clubs in England as well as Wycombe Wanderers matchday badges, priced at £3 each.

Why are Wycombe Wanderers called the Chairboys?

It is believed that a group of furniture makers started a team called the North Town Wanderers in 1884, lending the club its nickname of The Chairboys. Wycombe Wanderers itself wasn’t officially formed until 1887 after a meeting was held at the Steam Engine pub on Station Road.

When did Wycombe Wanderers get promoted to Division Two?

1993–94 – Promoted to Division Two after play-offs (Final – Wycombe Wanderers 4 Preston North End 2 at Wembley Stadium). 2000–01 – FA Cup semi-finalists.