Wycombe Wanderers: A History of the Chairboys

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club, commonly known as the Chairboys, is an English professional association football club based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

The club was formed in 1897 and currently competes in League One, the third tier of English football.
Wycombe Wanderers have a long and proud history, having won the FA Trophy three times and the League Two title once. The club has also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup on two occasions, in 1991 and 2001.
Some of the club's most famous players include Adebayo Akinfenwa, who holds the record for the most goals scored in the English Football League, and Gareth Ainsworth, who is the club's all-time leading scorer.
Adams Park, the club's home ground, has been in use since 1990 and has a capacity of over 10,000 spectators.
Wycombe Wanderers have a strong community involvement and have a number of initiatives in place to support the local area. The club also has a number of fan clubs around the world.

The club's nickname, the Chairboys, comes from the town's history of chair making. In the 18th and 19th centuries, High Wycombe was a major centre for chair making, and many of the club's early supporters worked in the industry.

Wycombe Wanderers are a well-supported club with a passionate fan base. The club's fans are known for their vocal support and their sense of humour. Wycombe Wanderers are a family-friendly club with a number of initiatives in place to make the club accessible to all.

The club's crest is a stylised version of the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a chair, which is a reference to the town's history of chair making, and a wycombe, which is a type of wind instrument that was once made in the town.

Wycombe Wanderers are a club with a rich history and a bright future. The club is committed to providing its fans with a great day out and to making a positive contribution to the local community.