Nat Lofthouse, true Boltonian born and bred, a great centre forward who defenders would dread. A tru... - Dean Roberts The greatest English centre forward ever; the best Bolton Wanderers player ever. He always represen... - Peter Coglan Although I never had the pleasure of seeing him play he has always been a legend in my eyes. B... - Kelly Boag I'm too young to have ever watched Nat play but i have heard lots about him, a true Bolton Wanderers... - Kendra Bedson (Bolton fan) i remember the night at burnden when Nat made his passionate appeal for the lifeline scheme you coul... - Heath Woodcock Not only was he the best true centre forward this country has produced, he worked tirelessly to se... - Dave & Sherry Kirkham (Carnforth) One of the true greats, both on and off the field. A gentleman who loved the game and especially Bol... - Stuart Jones (Bromley Cross) As a small boy born in the fifties and living in Oxfordshire there were no local professional sides,... - Robert Stevens Sir Nat Lofthouse you are by far the best wanderer who has played for the mighty whites. You will be... - Margaret Graham A True Legend, superstar and Gentleman, you will always be remembered and never forgot. Always had ... - Simon Pollard and all Pollard Family God bless Nat Bolton Wanderer lofthouse OBE our towns hero,legend and loved by all of us trotters a... - Tony killeen (Breightmet) I was lucky enough to share your company and advice and that will stay with me forever.R.I.P Nat - Gary Henshaw BWFC 1987/91 Rest in peace Nat (Mr Bolton Wanderers). A true Legend and Gentleman. Good night and God Bless. - Karan Sanderson Rest in Peace Nat , we will never see your like again . - Vernon Nuttall A Man I will never forget, as a striker unparalleled, as a gentleman unequalled, as an ambassador fo... - Rowland Crompton (A Wanderer in Oz) Good night Mr BWFC. RIP, you will never be forgotten. - Chris Partington My Father Len, born within a year of Nat, unlike me has had the thrill of watching Bolton in two FA ... - John Counsell (West Kirby) We have lost the greatest ambassador for both our football club and our town. RIP Nat we will never ... - Tony Kenyon As a young boy I was privileged to meet Nat at Burnden Park whilst on a tour of the ground. He spent... - David Bailey I watched Nat from the late fifties until his retirement [which nearly broke my heart !!] I also ha... - Keith Wilcox

Welcome

Nat Lofthouse OBE - 27 August 1925 to 15 January 2011

One year has passed since Nat Lofthouse – the club’s greatest ever player – passed away on Saturday 15 January, 2011.

This website serves as a way of remembering and honouring the ‘Lion of Vienna’ for all that he achieved with his hometown club Bolton Wanderers.

With articles that detail his life and times, highlighting the man, the player and the England international, who served club and country with passion, determination, honour and pride.

This website also features tributes from those who knew and worked with Nat, plus a section highlighting how people can donate to the Nat Lofthouse Memorial Fund.

All monies raised from the Fund will contribute towards creating a lasting legacy for Nat at the Reebok Stadium, including a publically subscribed statue and memorial garden.