WANDERERS have signed an important agreement with Supporters’ Trust which ensures regular dialogue.

The club has signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding, which will satisfy the EFL’s requirement for senior members of the hierarchy to meet with fans’ bodies at least twice a year.

It marks a watershed moment for the trust, who were denied such an arrangement by previous ownership and who have worked hard to establish a solid relationship with Football Ventures since they bought the club nearly two years ago.

Board members from the trust recently had a meeting with Wanderers CEO, Neil Hart, to discuss a number of matters regarding supporters and the rebuilding of the club.

“The most important aspect of any football club is the supporters,” Hart said. “Our fans are the one constant that has seen the club evolve from its earliest days to the proud and historic institution that we are today.

“While owners, directors and executive staff are custodians, it is important that supporters play a crucial role in how we move towards the future.

“That is why it was very important to me that one of the first actions following my appointment was to formalise our burgeoning relationship with the BWFCST.

“Our community and fans are integral to a bright and successful future and I look forward to having regular meetings with the BWFCST to help drive the Wanderers forward.”

One of the topics that was discussed during the initial meeting was the Fan Led Review and the recommendations in the interim report from the Chair of the Fan Led Review and former Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch MP.

It is expected that clubs across the EFL will be asked to forge stronger bonds with supporters’ bodies and offer more transparency on football governance.

BWFCST chairman, Terence Rigby added: “The Supporters' Trust is delighted that Neil has agreed to sign the MoU. This represents another great step for the club in the rebuilding process and forging a stronger bond with the supporters who are the lifeblood of Bolton Wanderers.

“We hope that in light of the Fan Led Review recommendations that many more clubs will take similar positive actions.”