HELLO and welcome to my weekly column in the Bolton Evening News Premiership Wanderer supplement

If you did not know already, I am the president of Bolton Wanderers Junior Whites.

This is my third season as the president and now the Junior Whites is a free membership scheme it is going to be an exciting time.

I would like to welcome all the new members to the Junior Whites, I hope you enjoy all the benefits and events you can take part in.

Also a big hello to all existing members and I hope you are impressed with the new opportunities that have been introduced to the JWs.

I have appointed TV presenter and model Vernon Kay as my vice president. He is mad on the Wanderers and has been mithering me for ages to get him involved.

I told him he could come along as long as he got his hair cut! He turned up anyway and said he was going to have his hair permed like Ivan Campo - I don't think so, do you?

Keep in touch with the Junior Whites every week in the Wanderer. I will be writing about all the highs and lows throughout the season plus the Junior Whites events and activities you can get involved in.

See you Saturday!

It's play and party time

WANT to take part in weekly football sessions? Junior Whites FNF starts on Friday, September 5, at our two venues: Bolton Arena and Manor Sports Club, Kearsley.

To reserve a place ring 01204 673770.

The Junior Whites September Party takes place on Monday. September 8, in the Premier Suite 6.45 - 8.30pm. Doors open 6-20.

Admission is by ticket only. These cost £2 and are available from the Promotions Dept at the Reebok Stadium.

It is the first action packed party of the season, come along and meet your favourite players, join in the fun with Lofty the Lion. You could win great prizes including the chance to be a matchday mascot.

Call 01204 673770 for further details.