Valentine's Day special: Why do you love Bolton Wanderers?

There has not been much to get romantic about in recent years for the Whites – but since the arrival of Phil Parkinson in the summer seems to have signalled a change in fortunes on the pitch.

We asked fans to explain their relationship with the club by completing the following sentence… I love Bolton Wanderers because……..

Here are some of the best answers.

@MarcIles I made a terrible decision many many years ago #bwfc

— Chris Manning (@19manning83) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles
If it doesn't work out I can walk away without having to pay maintenance or give up half my pension #valentines

— Wilf (@Bartims) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles no matter how much they hurt me, disappoint me, sap my money, promise me so much and dont always deliver I always stay for more.

— stuart heaton (@dorsettrotter) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles because nothing beats the feeling of seeing a fixture list containing Walsall and Shrewsbury away on a cold Tuesday night

— ⚡️ Aaron ⚽️ (@aaron_bwfc) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles because my Dad took me fifty years ago just like his Dad took him.

— Simon Woods (@simonwoods59) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles My grandad was an orphan and pulled Bolton Wanderers out of a hat to support and the whole family have followed them ever since!

— James Ford (@Fordy_39) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles it's the most enduring passion I have had in my life :)

— susan (@urquhswanderer) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles they're my team and I wouldn't want it any other way

— si-d (@big_si_d) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles They make me smile, they make me sad, they give me great memories but will never ever cheat on me ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

— little sam (@BallydehobWhite) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles I love BWFC because just like being with the love of your life it's a rollercoaster of emotions

— Chris Jarvis (@gemchris1977) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles because no matter what win or lose we have loyal fans who stick with the club through thin and thick!

— Kian Horrocks (@KianHorrocks) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles they do the best peppered steak pasties ever! #bwfc #valentines #fact

— Gareth barlow (@Bwfc1976) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles even though they let you down sometimes, they will always be there for you all of your life.

— Bill (@BillBWFC) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles it was them or Man Utd

— Big Ste (@thenglishgiant) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles is cause my dad said so. appropriate response... 24 years later?

— luke jones (@LA_jones93) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles I love #bwfc because I'M Bolton born & bred & played for the youth team in the Seventies COYWM season ticket holder 20 years #bwfc

— Malcolm Yates (@bigmalc1959) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles They were my first love .

— Vintage_White (@Radixlecti1) February 14, 2017

Some of the replies were a little less heartfelt...

@MarcIles somebody has to

— Tobi Pantak (@tobi_pantak) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles I'm a glory hunter!

— Chris McKeown (@Cemck1) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles they spend all my money like a real gf

— BwfcChris (@Chris_Samways) February 14, 2017

@MarcIles I don't, I just watch because I can't change clubs

— Brandon Varey (@brandon_varey) February 14, 2017