AT just 18 years old, Marc White is barely old enough to remember Burnden Park but having just compiled the club’s first official quiz book he could certainly tell even the most seasoned fan a thing or two about the club.

Despite his tender years, the young Irishman, currently at Ulster University studying ICT, has just completed his third book – a 1,000-question trivia-laden compendium which should test the most ardent Wanderers supporter.

The idea snowballed after his father made contact with chairman Phil Gartside, who also agreed to supply a foreword, but the author already had some idea of the subject matter.

“Ever since I was really young I can remember my grandad telling me stories about Nat Lofthouse and the Lion of Vienna,” he said.

“It’s a club with a great history and I was really excited to get involved with it.

“On top of that, most clubs have got a quiz book but I noticed that Bolton hadn’t. We got Phil Gartside’s backing for it and went from there.”

The book covers many of the famous faces to have played for the club down the years with special sections of questions on modern greats such as Jay-Jay Okocha, Youri Djorkaeff and Fredi Bobic.

And White admits he was surprised by just how many great players had worn the Wanderers shirt.

“Once I got into it, you get a sense of how big the club really is,” he said.

“The first FA Cup final at Wembley, founder members of the Football League, it wasn’t hard to find something to write about.

“And some of the players – it was terrific to find out more about them.”

Coming up with 1,000 questions, even on a club with as much history as Wanderers, is no mean feat. But trivia-obsessed White said it was labour of love.

“I’m a football fanatic, so writing questions is just something which I love to do,” he said.

“I spent so much time on the computer researching all the facts and figures but it was all worth it, I loved finding out more about Bolton. One website in particular, run by Nigel Sheppard, was a massive help. I’d like to thank him because he gave me a lot of good ideas for questions.”

The teenager does not know whether he is cut out for a career in writing but certainly hopes the royalties can keep rolling in while he completes his studies.

“I’ll see how this book goes and whether or not I get any more offers,” he said.

“If not, I have enjoyed it and I’ll pick another career path.

“I have got a couple of projects coming up but it’s down to the publishers now. Whatever happens, it’s nice to put on the mantelpiece – something to show the grandkids.” Copies are available to buy at all good bookstores in Bolton priced at £9.99, directly from Apex Publishing Ltd on 01255 428500 or www.apexpublishing. co.uk. Signed books can also be purchased from the club superstore.