WANDERERS have teamed up with the University of Bolton and supplier Macron to kit out hundreds of junior teams across Bolton

The ‘Bolton Wanderers Grassroots Gift of Kit’ initiative will see the club donate a full set of kits to more than 300 grassroots junior football teams in the Bolton area.

Whites captain, David Wheater, who will be ambassador for the scheme, said: “Bolton Wanderers is very much a football club at the heart of our community.

“Every single footballer in this country has been involved in grassroots football when they were younger and we all realise the importance of junior football clubs.”

Each kit, which will be available in Macron teamwear colours, will also feature the University of Bolton logo on the centre of the shirts.

Professor George Holmes, university vice-chancellor said: “The community of Bolton is at the heart of our ethos as a university and we look forward to seeing hundreds of young people wearing their kits.”

The kits will be available for teams aged from under 7s to under 11s and will also include a goalkeeper’s kit and some additional strips for substitutes.

Roberto Casolari, director of sports marketing at Macron, added: “Macron has its roots in grassroots sport and we are delighted that Bolton Wanderers will be offering Macron kits to the local clubs.”

Clubs who would like to be in with a chance of receiving the kits are asked to register their interest by emailing grassroots@bwfc.co.uk with their contact details.

The club will remain in contact with the teams and feature them in its matchday programme and website to see how they progress with their kits.