The balloons have been sold to the public at £1 apiece to raise funds for Vision Aid, Wanderers' adopted charity and will be released at half time.

The one that travels furthest will win for its owner a VIP weekend at the Reebok for a match next season, including a Platinum Suite package and two night stay at the De Vere Whites Hotel.

Wanderers will also hand over cheques totalling £19,000 to Vision Aid director Lesley Green who says: "The association with Bolton Wanderers has been marvellous and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the club for their support."