The Buff

Back on the road for Bolton Wanderers - it's another First Word podcast bringing you all the very latest ahead of matchday.

This week we will be reading out some of your emails after a bumper crop on The Buff, along with the regular interviews and analysis.

Russ Pollitt drops by with a scene setter for London Road, and we hear from Steven Schumacher and Kyle Dempsey ahead of a big week for the club.

Can the Whites get a result to brighten the mood. Or are those stormy skies a sign of...

We're back! Did you miss us?

When last we recorded a main episode of The Buff we were looking forward to the festive fixture list with optimism and Henry - possibly as a result of one too many chocolate liqueurs - had predicted 12 points from the five games between Wycombe and Northampton.

Let's be honest, it didn't go according to plan. But why?

That's what we are here to look at as The Buff makes its New Year comeback with a bumper episode filled with headlines, gossip and emails.

What do...

Welcome back to The Last Word and a pretty unremarkable goalless draw between Bolton Wanderers and Northampton Town.

A forgettable stalemate between two tired teams, or a symptom of issues for Steven Schumacher to tackle against sides who come to frustrate and contain? 

Either way, things haven't gone according to plan over Christmas at the Toughsheet, so we go through the potential issues.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Kevin Nolan and Eoin Toal - plus Henry Hewitt's reaction after the final whistle, in your very favourite post-match podcast.

We have a very s...

Welcome back to The Last Word and a game that won't live long in the memory.

Kyle Dempsey scored a scruffy equalising goal 12 minutes from full time at Doncaster Rovers but, let's be honest, the performance barely warranted a share of the spoils.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Tyler Miller after the final whistle and Bolton fan Henry Hewitt drops by to give his verdict on the match.

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It's a new year but will it be a new Bolton Wanderers?

Steven Schumacher's side go to Doncaster Rovers looking for a pick-me-up after the frustrating defeat to Mansfield Town on Monday.

Going into the game in sixth spot, there is a feeling around the fanbase that they are behind schedule. And we hear a few of your five-word verdicts on the club's progress in 2025.

Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the Doncaster clash and we hear an extended interview with the Bolton boss himself.

We have a very...

THE end-of-year podcast that was so long we split it into two pieces!

Hot on the heels (well, nearly two weeks after) part one, we bring you part two of our 2025 review at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt discuss June onwards and make some predictions on what might happen in 2026 for the Whites.

And to counteract the slightly out-of-synch enthusiasm we had at the start of December when we started this project, Marc will be bringing you some reaction from the defeat to Mansfield Town and some of the many emails...

Not much went right for Roy McFarland and Colin Todd during the 1995/96 season but the visit of Bruce Rioch's Arsenal was an exception to the rule.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode 12 we take you back to Burnden Park in front of the Sky Sports cameras, where a new terrace hero was born and an old one grabbed the goal to sink his former boss.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt re-live a famous night for Wanderers...

Welcome back to The Last Word and a proper smash and grab job.

For all their possession, all their pressure, all their goalscoring chances, Wanderers were seen off by some great goalkeeping, some brave defending and some very questionable penalty calls.

We have all the fall-out from a disappointing defeat including interviews with Steven Schumacher, Nigel Clough and Max Conway.

Henry Hewitt also drops in to give his reaction to the defeat and, as ever, Marc Iles talks you through the good, the bad and the indifferent asking: "Does this affect the club's...

The turning point of the League Two promotion season - and an unlikely hero that happened to live nearby.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode 11 we take you back to a wet February night at Field Mill, Mansfield, where Ian Evatt's new look side - bolstered in the January window - came back from two down to win a thriller and revive their season.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt recall the muddy marvels, the headlines and...

Did Dougie Freedman nearly 'crack it' at Bolton Wanderers?

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode 10 we take you back to an incredible 5-1 win against Leeds United at Elland Road which suggested that an improving Bolton side might climb away from the relegation zone and go on to make themselves promotion worthy.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the goals, and the headlines.

And Marc KNOWS that Jane Seymour...

Welcome back to The Last Word and a game that had a real sting in the tail.

Josh Sheehan looked to have scored the winner, until Sam Nombe's late, late penalty levelled matters and sent a lot of Bolton Wanderers fans trudging for the exit in frustration.

But the Welshman then scored again on 93 minutes to put Bolton back ahead, and leave us all wondering exactly how we should be feeling?

We hear from Steven Schumacher, Josh Sheehan and Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw plus Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt drop by...

Was this the greatest goal scored by a Bolton Wanderers player?

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode nine we take you back to Molineux at the height of Owen Coyle's time as manager of the Whites, and a day that was illuminated by a brilliant strike from Johan Elmander.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the goal and a team that nearly - very nearly - broke into the Premier League...

Farewell to a footballing legend, and hello to a new era at Wanderers.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode eight we take you back to the final day of the 2004/05 season. Wanderers were riding high having qualified for Europe for the first time in their history. What turned out to be a surprisingly bad-tempered game against Everton will be forever remembered as the last played by Spanish hero Fernando Hierro.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt hop...

If you're looking to kill some time on Christmas Eve or want some light listening after a feast on the big day, we've got you covered.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Ethan Erhahon in the build-up to Wanderers' clash with Rotherham on Boxing Day.

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Sorry if this spoils your Christmas but we need to talk (again) about Barry Knight.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode seven we transport back in time to Portman Road in May 2000 and a play-off semi-final that goes down as one of the most controversial games in Wanderers' history.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through a real life Knightmare. Keep telling yourself: 'It's just a podcast, it's just a podcast."

We have...

If Stuart Pearce didn't laugh, he'd cry. 

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode six we take you back to the days when Big Sam's Wanderers rode high at the top end of the Premier League and could go to Manchester City and make a mockery of xG before anyone even knew what that meant.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the thrills and spills, and a team that might just be t...

It's a dark, dark night at Ewood Park and the Bolton Wanderers fans are not in the mood...

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode five we have a never-to-be-forgotten game at Blackburn Rovers, where the relationship between manager Gary Megson and the Wanderers supporters took a turn for the worse.

Hear some of the behind-the-scenes stories from that night as we take a look at the 'Ginger Mourinho' and his time at the helm.

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Roll up your sleeves, there's a dust-up on this episode of Buff-Mas.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode four we have a golden memory from 1997, a 3-0 win against Wolves which gave us many more headlines than we'd bargained for. Ladies and gents, The Battle of Burnden!

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Welcome back to The Last Word, the podcast with all the interviews and analysis you'll ever need on Bolton Wanderers' 2-1 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Xavier Simons and Wycombe boss Mike Duff, along with a drop-in from Henry Hewitt, on what was a frustrating old day for Wanderers.

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It's Christmas time, and The Buff is making sure you have a soundtrack to all that present wrapping.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

In the third of the series we head back to a dark Tuesday night in Gillingham, and Phil Parkinson's promotion-bound team going goal crazy at Priestfield. And, of course, the finest hour for a certain Fil Morais.

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WELCOME back to The Buff and this week it's a mish-mash!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt spilt their time this week, previewing the Wycombe game, reading out your emails and doing the whole 'Buff' thing, and then splitting off to preview the first half of 2025 and what has been a pretty newsy year at Bolton Wanderers.

We also play an unnecessarily 'down with the kids' game of Six-Seven. No, we don't know either.

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It's Christmas time, and so The Buff goes into festive overdrive!

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

In the second episode of Buff-Mas we take you back to 2014 and the days when Emile Heskey partnered fellow thirtysomething Eidur Gudjohnsen up front, to much internet hilarity. 

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It's Christmas time, and so The Buff goes into festive overdrive!

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

Kicking things off, cast your mind back to the UEFA Cup days and a time when Gary Megson was still the Ginger Mourinho.

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Welcome back to The Last Word, and a podcast that will go that bit smoother after Wanderers' comeback victory against Exeter City.

There was frustration at half time with the Whites a goal down. Whether that was aimed at the officials or the team remains a topic of some debate.

But thanks to goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale folk walked away from the Toughsheet whistling a happier tune.

Catch up with all the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher, Gary Caldwell and Thierry Gale, plus we have takes from Wanderers fans Henry...

Welcome back to the First Word, looking ahead to Wanderers' League One clash with Exeter City.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Max Conway in the pre-match press conference as we build up to the game at the Toughsheet Stadium.

We also hear Bolton fan Russ Pollitt's view ahead of the game and Dan Barnes brings all the information you need.

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WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, your weekly show discussing the very best of the Bolton Wanderers news and headlines!

It has been a mixed bag this week. It was a load of bobbins against the Robins in the FA Cup, then a degree of redemption against Mansfield Town in League One.

We bring you the inside scoop on both games plus all the stories which have come out of the Toughsheet this week including Mason Burstow's goal-scoring frustration, Amario Cozier-Duberry being dropped for the first time and a potential Josh Sheehan v Eoin Toal...

Welcome back to The Last Word, recorded in the wee hours after Bolton Wanderers' slender victory against Mansfield Town in League One.

Jordi Osei-Tutu's goal separated the two sides - and the winning scorer was there to speak with the local media after the game at Field Mill.

We also hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher plus Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt on how he saw the game.

WELCOME back to The Last Word, on what was a rough old day in the FA Cup for Bolton Wanderers.

A 4-0 defeat at Swindon Town spelled an abrupt end to an eight-game unbeaten run, and raised a few questions about the club’s inconsistencies away from home this season.

We hear from head coach Steven Schumacher and captain Eoin Toal from the touchline at the County Ground and Marc Iles lists his takeaways from a dismal 90 minutes.

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WELCOME back to the First Word, looking forward to an FA Cup second round game at Swindon Town.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and midfielder Josh Sheehan in the pre-match press conference at Lostock as we build-up to the game at the County Ground.

Marc Iles brings you all the key stats and information for the game - and picks out 10 of his favourite FA Cup moments since taking on the job 20-odd years ago!

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HERE it is, 300 main podcasts and still not out!

After six years of this podcast malarkey, you know what to expect from The Buff by now. It's a good hour of headlines, emails, opinions and chatter, all about the wonderful football club that is Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt do most of the talking. And this week it's an FA Cup special, with a trip to Swindon Town to come on Saturday. We take a look at all the talking points around the game and, crucially, make some predictions on how the game...

Welcome back to The Last Word and a look back at a thoroughly convincing 3-0 win for Wanderers against Bradford City in the Vertu Trophy.

Two goals from Ibrahim Cissoko plus a third for Marcus Forss made this a pleasing night to review - so Marc Iles is joined by Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt to provide a take on the action.

We also have the post-match thoughts of Steven Schumacher plus the King of the Step-overs, Cissoko.

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WELCOME back to The Last Word, a podcast looking back on the good, the bad and the ugly from Wanderers' 1-1 draw at Luton Town. Spoiler alert: There was a lot of ugly.

It was a grim old day in Bedfordshire but Bolton got out of it with a point. Whether they should have had more is very much up for debate.

We talk about Xavier Simons' red card, the form of Mason Burstow and Amario Cozier-Duberry and why you should never trust a commentator.

We also hear from Steven Schumacher, Kyle Dempsey...

THE First Word for your Wanderers weekend, and a chance to catch up with everything that was said at the pre-match press conference.

Join Marc Iles for a look through the key stats and talking points ahead of the match, with input from Bolton fan Russ Politt and interviews from head coach Steven Schumacher and defender George Johnston.

Another sold-out away section heading down to Kenilworth Road for the first league meeting between these sides in three decades.

Whigfield was number one the last time they played at The Kenny with three points...

The next arrival to Luton will be... Bolton Wanderers.

Settle down in your seats and prepare yourself for a podcast containing headlines and gossip from the pages of The Bolton News. 

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another hour (plus) of Whites Waffle, where every aspect of life at the Toughsheet Stadium is discussed.

Marvel as we scan through the major stories of the week, including Teddy Sharman-Lowe's rebuttal, the goalless draw at Bradford and the star-studded B Team game that gives Steven Schumacher even more to think about.

W...

No goals but no shortage of talking points.

Yes, Wanderers missed out on a chance to hit top spot in League One but was it all bad?

We looked back at a tense game against Bradford City and analyse whether this was an opportunity missed, or if we all just need to cheer up!

Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt chime in with their opinion on the performance and what it means, and Marc Iles does his level best to put it in context and cover all the details.

A wintry November afternoon, a packed out Toughsheet Stadium, fourth taking on third in League One - with both clubs having a chance to climb into top spot. What's not to like?

Join Marc Iles for the latest interviews and stats ahead of Bolton Wanderers' big game against Bradford City.

Steven Schumacher brings us the latest from the training ground and we catch up with winger Ibrahim Cissoko on his start at the club.

Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt brings you his thoughts on the weekend and we look back at some of the...

Temperatures are dropping - but Bolton Wanderers' form has been red hot. Will it stay that way this weekend against Bradford City?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another headline-packed podcast, asking exactly where Steven Schumacher's side are up to after the international break, and whether they will ever install heated seats in the press box?

We cover all the stories from the past week, examine how our international contingent went on in what is the 299th episode of the main show!

We read out your emails, share your stories on...

The proof is in the pudding, and the pudding in this case is a football.

Wanderers have gone goal crazy this week and we think Marcus Forss has got a foot like a traction engine.

Look back at an action packed week at Bolton Wanderers with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt, along with a trawl through the best of the headlines in The Bolton News.

We discuss Super Amario Cozier-Duberry, once again, look at the return of Will Forrester and Kyle Dempsey and analyse all the juicy bits from the fans Q&A...

Welcome back to The Last Word - we hope you have all dried out sufficiently to listen to a list of goal descriptions and general anarchy that was the 6-2 win at Oldham Athletic.

Where to start? Eleven changes, four debuts, six goals, three goal-line clearances, one minute's worth of silence completely missed, along with a penalty.

Wanderers were already safely through to the next round of the Vertu Trophy but they rubber stamped the top spot with a result that really does show the competition within Steven Schumacher's squad.

We hear from...

Grab a cuppa (and a biscuit if that's your bag), sit in a nice comfy chair for half an hour, and re-live a brilliant 4-0 victory for Wanderers against Port Vale with us on The Last Word.

Super Amario Cozier-Duberry is at it again - two goals, two assists, and yet more headlines in a game that didn't always look like it was going Bolton's way, but was pretty flipping convincing by the final whistle.

Catch up with Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt, both fresh from the game, and hear direct from the...

Welcome to a very special podcast which brings you the best of the Q&A with Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin, chief executive David Ray, and chairman Sharon Brittan.

A room full of Bolton fans armed with questions, a panel happy to answer anything thrown their way, it all added up to an entertaining evening.

Among the topics covered on the night...

David Ray on the bond and how it has been spent.

Leaky roof and crumbling steps.

Will club introduce gambling back into stadium.

Welcome back to the First Word, the podcast that brings you absolutely everything you need to start your matchday weekend.

Marc Iles rounds up the best of the pre-game press conference as Steven Schumacher and Eoin Toal talk to the local press.

Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt brings his thoughts on the game, plus a prediction, and we speak to Mike Bagguley, the Port Vale reporter for the Valiant Newsletter, on what has been happening so far this season for Darren Moore's side.

The Buff is back with another delve into the week's stories at Bolton Wanderers.

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt to discuss the growing belief around the Toughsheet that after three straight wins, the future is bright for Steven Schumacher's side.

There are plenty of stories to discuss - from Dan Nlundulu's comments about social media abuse to Dion Charles's long-awaited return to goal-scoring form, Kyle Dempsey's claim on a first team place to Ibrahim Cissoko's FA Cup revival.

We read out your emails and ask the question: Are Bolton Wanderers over-reliant on...

Welcome back to The Last Word and an action-packed FA Cup win against Huddersfield Town.

Goals from Ibrahim Cissoko and Richard Taylor booked the Whites' place in round two on a day where the strength of Steven Schumacher's squad was really underlined.

We hear from the Bolton boss along with the winning goal-scorer Taylor after the game, plus Dan Barnes comes in for his Last Word debut with his view on a very watchable 90 minutes of football. 

Welcome back to The First Word and the start to a matchday weekend!

It's that time again as Wanderers host Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup first round, aiming for a similar outcome to the league meeting just over a fortnight ago (but hopefully not so late this time!)

We hear from Steven Schumacher, plus Bolton mega-fan Russ Pollitt drops by to offer his thoughts on the game and we also get a chat with Steven Chicken from We Are Terriers to get the lowdown on Lee Grant's side and their poor form.

MWAH ha ha ha ha ha! It's Halloween, so here at The Buff we're getting into the spirit (ahem).

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt bring you the best of the Bolton Wanderers news from the week along with a handful of ghostly goings on.

We read out your emails and make some predictions ahead of the FA Cup clash with Huddersfield Town.

Welcome back to the (late) Last Word, and a chance to re-live those stoppage time shenanigans from Amario Cozier-Duberry that sunk League One leaders Cardiff City.

This looked like being a tough podcast to record at one point, with neither side able to muster a shot on target over 90 minutes. We even considered whether Henry Hewitt would have to start reciting the phone book for content.

But then with one wave of his magical left boot ACD changed it all, and so we present a packed podcast full of interviews and reaction, and not a...

Welcome back to The First Word and the start to a matchday weekend!

Cardiff City are in town and Wanderers are looking to claw back some ground on the league leaders in a game which promises to be a close fought affair.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Sam Dalby from the press conference at Lostock, Bolton mega-fan Russ Pollitt drops by to offer his thoughts on the game and we also get a chat with Ben Price of the View from the Ninian podcast, with all the information from the Bluebirds' side of the...

Welcome back to The Buff (oinks).

I'm Marc Iles, the chief football writer of The Bolton News (oinks).

This is my little co-cost, Henry Hewitt (oinks).

Right, enough of that. We're back with another round of headlines, gossip and general Bolton Wanderers tomfoolery, all wrapped up in podcast form.

This week we will be looking back at a thrilling win against Huddersfield Town and asking: "Was it really a miracle?"

We celebrate Max Conway's contract with a tale of lost audio and reveal why the Bolton Wanderers press may...

Welcome back to The Last Word - and an amazing comeback from Wanderers!

Goals from Sam Dalby and Amario Cozier-Duberry snatched three points from the jaws of defeat at the Accus Stadium in one of the most memorable finales in recent memory.

Marc Iles talks you through all the thrills and spills, plus we have all the post-match interviews from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, goal-scoring hero Cozier-Duberry, Huddersfield's beaten boss Lee Grant and also some insight from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt.

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, where nothing really matters... Anyone can see!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to guide you through the week's events at Bolton Wanderers - and this episode has been produced especially early so it can be digested before Thursday night's game at Huddersfield Town.

Saturday's defeat at Burton Albion raised plenty of questions and, as ever, the Buffeteers have provided us with plenty of emails to trigger some debate. Prepare for a few sharp opinions in this week's episode!

We bring you all the headlines from...

Welcome back to The Last Word on a dismal day for Wanderers.

A 3-0 defeat at Burton Albion was a tough pill to swallow as Bolton's wait for an away win continued in front of another sell-out allocation of travelling supporters.

Marc Iles talks you through all the major points from the game, we hear from Steven Schumacher on the result and defender George Johnston, plus there is insight from Whites fan Henry Hewitt.

We're back again with the perfect appetiser to the weekend, and something you can listen to on the journey down to Burton Albion.

The First Word brings you all the best from the pre-match press conference, including interviews with Steven Schumacher and Marcus Forss, plus Dan Barnes chats to Edward Walker of the excellent Brewers Babble Podcast to find out how the land lies at the Pirelli Stadium.

The First Word for your weekend!

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast, and a show that celebrates a win against Peterborough United, however it came about.

Yes, the Whites were not at their free-flowing best against Posh but with three juicy points in hand, should we really care how they got there?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt pick the morsels from the matchday carcass and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Burton Albion. A friendly ground with a nightmarish mascot.

We review all the Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News, read out your emails and also bring...

Welcome back to The Buff's Last Word on the day Wanderers got back to winning ways against Peterborough United.

It wasn't the stroll in the park that it threatened to be after 21 minutes when Mason Burstow put the Whites two up but nevertheless it was a solid win that puts Steven Schumacher's side a couple of points outside the play-off places.

We hear from the Bolton boss, his opposite number Darren Ferguson and goal hero Burstow in a packed edition, with some excellent analysis from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt.

Wrap up your matchday...

Wanderers are back in League One action as Peterborough United come to town - and we have got the perfect podcast to get you right up to date before the game.

Marc Iles and Dan Barnes talk you through the pre-match press conference with Steven Schumacher and Amario Cozier-Duberry, plus insight from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and Posh reporter Ben Jones.

Welcome to the weekend - it's The Buff's First Word!

WELCOME back to another episode of The Buff Podcast, and one choc-full of Bolton Wanderers headlines and debate.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt wade into the big news topics of the week including the shock sackings of Bolton Wanderers Women's team boss Miles Smith and assistant Megan Campbell and the consequent walk-out of some of the major players.

We also examine Wanderers' defeat at Northampton Town and how Mason Burstow could react to a bad day at the office. 

Will Josh Dacres-Cogley be fit to face Peterborough United, and who replaces him if h...

A bad day at the office, or a reminder of problems past?

The Last Word looks back at a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Northampton Town and tries to decide if we need to think too deeply about the events at Sixfields.

Henry Hewitt drops by to give his views and we hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher and defender Josh Dacres-Cogley after the final whistle.

Wanderers head on the road to face Kevin Nolan's Northampton Town - and we have got the perfect podcast to get you right up to date before the game.

Marc Iles talks you through the pre-match press conference with Steven Schumacher and striker Mason Burstow, and we have some expert analysis from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt.

Welcome to the weekend - it's The Buff's First Word!

Welcome to The Buff - and a winning week for Wanderers!

After showing a whole lot of bottle in the 4-1 win against Wigan Athletic, the rest of the squad followed up the result with another impressive win against Manchester City's Under-21s in the Vertu Trophy.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt look back on both games and flick through a week of headlines in The Bolton News including speculation over Sheffield United's interest in Amario Cozier-Duberry, Marcus Forss's future away from Middlesbrough, Ryan Lowe's post match comments at the weekend and a while lot...

Qualification for the knockout rounds of the Vertu Trophy is all but assured, so let's talk about the 3-0 win against Manchester City's Under-21s.

Welcome back to The Last Word, where you'll hear from Steven Schumacher and Sam Dalby after a relatively comfortable midweek group stage win.

Marc Iles, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt will also be chipping in with their thoughts on the game, and other matters, including the Radio X playlist.

That wasn't bad, was it?

Welcome back to The Last Word, and a wrap-up on what was a wonderful day for Wanderers as they crashed four goals past local rivals Wigan Athletic in a fine win at the Toughsheet.

Catch up with all the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher, Ryan Lowe and Marcus Forss plus some analysis from Marc Iles, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.

Get ready, cos here it comes... Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic is here, and we've assembled a podcast packed with build-up to the big game.

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino from the press conference and then Last Word regular Russ Pollitt as he makes his First Word debut with some predictions.

Can Wanderers earn a first home win against their local rivals in a decade? Marc Iles also chips in with his view and the decisions facing Schumacher as he picks his team.

Welcome to the weekend - it's The First...

It’s 10 years since Bolton Wanderers beat Wigan Athletic on home soil, and in that decade we’ve had unpaid players, unexplained capitulations, unfathomable performances and an unimaginably poor record of one goal scored and 11 against.

But here at The Buff, hope springs eternal. Is this the day that it finally all clicks for Steven Schumacher’s Wanderers, and the bright sparks we have seen so far finally join together to make one giant lightning bolt?

PS: We know that isn’t how lightning bolts are made, it’s just symbolism.Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewi...

It's time for The Last Word, and the final say on Wanderers' 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.

Amario Cozier-Duberry's stunning equaliser captured the headlines but what did folk make of a dramatic game in the capital?

Marc Iles talks you through the action and brings interviews from Steven Schumacher and the winning goalscorer Cozier-Duberry.

We also hear from Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt and we open the floor to social media for the first time, bringing you some seven-word match reports.

Time to pack up and head down to East London for a good old away day?

Let the First Word help you on the journey by bringing the best from the pre-match press conference and some insider information from the opposition to get you in the mood for kick-off.

This week Marc Iles talks you through interviews with Steven Schumacher, Aaron Morley and BBC Radio London's Dave Victor as Wanderers go to Leyton Orient looking to make it three wins on the spin.

Two wins in a week, upwardly mobile in the table, Bolton Wanderers seem to to shifting in an agreeable direction - but that doesn't mean there is nothing to talk about at the Toughsheet!

On the smorgasbord of discussion this week, we ponder whether Kyle Dempsey's impending comeback will work out, if Chris Forino's strong showing will be enough to keep him ahead of the returning Eoin Toal, and whether Ian Evatt would really fancy the Blackpool job?

There are loads of emails, covering all the big subjects: Where is Dan Barnes from? Who else...

Welcome back to The Last Word, and a browse through Wanderers' 3-0 win against AFC Wimbledon.

Mason Burstow, Amario Cozier-Duberry and Joel Randall scored the goals but what is the story behind the game and what do folk think about it?

Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt give their view and we speak to Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino after the final whistle. Enjoy!

Ready for Matchday? The First Word is a great place to start.

Listen to all the best from the pre-match press conference at Lostock, including interviews with Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie as Wanderers gear up for their home game against AFC Wimbledon.

Bah Gawd! That's Sam Dalby's music!

Imagine if Bolton Wanderers were played out to the music of WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin - a confirmed Whites superfan.

That is one of the many high-brow topics we discuss at the end of a long week on The Buff, where the headlines are examined, the transfer gossip is dissected, and your emails are answered, as per.

Among the topics on offer this week - Why John McAtee's loan to Barnsley fell down at the last moment, what Aaron Morley is worth in the League...

ANOTHER day, another podcast, and tonight we're re-living a surprisingly eventful opener to this season's Vertu Trophy group stages against Rotherham United.

Thierry Gale scored a blinder and then had a 'mare, to use the footballing parlance. And it made for a more difficult night than it probably should have been for Steven Schumacher's side.

We hear from the Wanderers boss along with goalkeeper Tyler Miller after his first clean sheet in a Bolton shirt. 

And of course we have Marc Iles, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt chipping in with their view on t...

At the end of a long day of following The Bolton News' transfer deadline day blog, why not relax and tune into another half an hour of football content, discussing exactly what you have been watching for the last 12 hours.

Yes, The Buff is back with a Last Word. Or is it a First Word? There is a game on today, so you can treat this podcast as either of them.

Hear from Marc Iles, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt as they pick apart the events of TDD, plus assistant head coach Ritchie Kyle on...

TIMED perfectly to go with your bacon and egg butty, bag of cheese and onion crisps and bottle of orange Fanta, it's The Buff's lunchtime transfer update.

Unfortunately recorded BEFORE news of John McAtee's potential loan to Barnsley reached us, we have managed to look at the stuff that has been confirmed.

Marc Iles talks about the right-back rumours, including Cyrus Christie, and the potential for more exits after Szabi Schon went back to Hungary.

And we hear from the Northern Echo's reporter Dom Shaw on why Bolton Wanderers fans should be getting...

The Curse lives on. Bolton Wanderers failed to take that elusive three points from Bloomfield yet again, so let's talk about it.

Marc Iles takes you through a frustrating afternoon on the coast with help from Henry Hewitt, plus interviews with Steven Schumacher and Mason Burstow.

We also look forward to transfer deadline day and what it might mean for the Whites, who could come in and who might be leaving for pastures new.

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Wanderers head back on the road in search of a first victory at Bloomfield Road since 1977 and we have got all the pre-match content you need.

Steven Schumacher talks about the benefit of a free week, the transfer state of play ahead of deadline day and much more.

Josh Dacres-Cogley explains how the squad have been making sure the new players know the importance of this game.

We also speak to Amos Wynn from The Blackpool Gazette to get the lowdown on Blackpool and their poor start.

OK, neither Marc nor Henry was at Saturday's game... But we got the gist.

The big talking point this week isn't necessarily a point salvaged against Lincoln City in the 97th minute, it's more the impending transfer deadline, and what Bolton need before that window slams shut.

Sitting 15th in the table and with Steven Schumacher struggling to convince absolutely everyone that his side's performances will eventually yield more points, the atmosphere around Wanderers has been a little mixed in the last seven days.

We dig into some of the fans' concerns, look...

Wanderers conceded from the first attack of the game against Lincoln City - and then equalised with virtually the last! We do our best to breakdown a crazy 90 minutes of League One football at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Michael Skubala, plus Bolton fan Russ Pollitt, to get the lowdown on the game.

Bolton Wanderers face a tough test against Lincoln City at the Toughsheet Stadium and we have got all the pre-match content you need.

Steven Schumacher talks about the quick turnaround from Wednesday night against Reading, what he expects from the Imps and, of course, the striker search.

Ethan Erhahon explains why he's excited to face his former club just under a month on from his exit from the LNER Stadium.

We also speak to Gary Hutchinson from The Stacey West to get the lowdown on the Imps and what has been behind their...

Howdy, and welcome to that there Buff Podcast.

OK, enough of the fake Southern drawl, it has been a frustrating week for Bolton Wanderers fans and so we're bringing you a bumper episode of The Buff packed with headlines, gossip, emails and predictions.

We look at the possible ins and outs at Bolton in the transfer window, what could come next for the goalscorer at Barnsley, John McAtee, exactly who is number two goalkeeper behind Teddy Sharman Lowe and why Steven Schumacher could be compared to the Man From Milk Tray.

And PS...

Quite how Wanderers didn't take all three points against Reading, we're not too sure... But we're sure as hell going to talk about it on this podcast.

Join Marc Iles for some post-match conversation including analysis from Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt, plus the latest interviews from Steven Schumacher and Xavier Simons.

It's that time again, and a chance to reflect on the afternoon's football with The Last Word.

It was another day of drama at Oakwell. An even first half, a soft goal to concede, a red card and then a late fightback with chances aplenty in stoppage time to win the game outright.

Marc Iles talks you through the story of the game with extra analysis from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.

And then we get some specialist views, with Steven Schumacher and Max Conway putting their views forward from the...

Bolton Wanderers are on their way to familiar foes Barnsley, and we have got the very latest from the Wanderers camp to fill the trip to Oakwell.

Sit back and listen to Steven Schumacher talking about last season's disappointment, the rebuilding plan, how he wasn't too disheartened by the midweek defeat against Sheffield Wednesday and why set pieces are still very important to him.

George Johnston also gives his view on the game, his new role in the squad, and why two wins out of two don't necessarily paint the whole picture for today's opposition.<...

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and this week it's an episode with a difference.

With Henry Hewitt on fully paid paternity leave (don't tell Roy Keane) and Russ Pollitt doing a secret business deal in London, Marc had to get creative as he brings another hour-plus of Bolton Wanderers headlines and chat.

So, in no particular order, we brought in some expert help to cover the topics that matter - welcome Alex Miller from the Sheffield Star, Doug O'Kane from the Barnsley Chronicle, Ethan Erhahon from the midfield engine room, head coach of...

THE Last Word is back again with a midweek cup exit against Sheffield Wednesday - and a potentially controversial summary from your podcast host.

Ten men or no, we took more negatives than positives from the performance, but this is a democracy, you are all allowed your own view.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Ethan Erhahon and Henrik Pedersen after a strange old night of Carabao Cup football.

The first home game of the season could hardly have gone better for Steven Schumacher and Bolton Wanderers, as they put Plymouth Argyle to the sword.

Goals from Eoin Toal and Mason Burstow earned a deserved three points and set the Whites back on course nicely after last weekend's defeat at Stockport.

Marc Iles takes you through the main details and brings in some specialist help in the form of Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.

We also hear from Schumacher and goal-scorer Burstow after the final whistle on how they saw...

WELCOME to a brand new podcast which brings you the very latest news and interviews ahead of the big weekend game.

The Buff will continue to bring you all the week's headlines, gossip and chat with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt every single Friday, and The Last Word will be published after every game with all the reaction after the final whistle.

But for those who want a bit of extra detail before their matchday, The First Word aims to bring you a bit more insight every Saturday morning.

Marc Iles will talk...

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast – and a week where Wanderers’ return to League One action did not go according to plan.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review all the headlines from The Bolton News, along with the 2-0 defeat on the opening day at Stockport County.

We check the grapevine for news of a new striker and read out your emails – including some suggestions for a bit of redecorating at the Toughsheet Stadium.

We look ahead to a big home game against Steven Schumacher’s previous club Plymouth Argyle and also try to make...

The new League One season did not get off on the right foot for Wanderers as they missed a succession of chances and slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Stockport County.

Marc Iles reviews all the action and brings interviews from Steven Schumacher and Eoin Toal.

Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt also give their review of a frustrating afternoon. 

WELCOME to a brand new podcast which brings you the very latest news and interviews ahead of the big weekend game.

The Buff will continue to bring you all the week's headlines, gossip and chat with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt every single Friday, and The Last Word will be published after every game with all the reaction after the final whistle.

But for those who want a bit of extra detail before their matchday, The First Word aims to bring you a bit more insight every Saturday morning.

Marc Iles will talk...

HERE, we, go...

It's the start of a new League One season and The Buff is ready for the big kick-off.

There is a chance for vengeance at Stockport County this weekend, with the Sky Sports TV cameras watching on, but can Steven Schumacher's new=look team take it?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt look through a week of big headlines in The Bolton News and present s a bumped load of listener emails on the eve of the new campaign.

We don't know what is going to happen between now...

It's that time of year again, Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt don the fortune teller hats and tell you how they think Bolton Wanderers will do this season in League One.

The boys also feign a vague interest in how everyone else is doing - and though Henry still thinks Cardiff City play at Ninian Park and has a worrying devotion to all things Peterborough and Yorkshire, we haven't been too far away with our predictions in the last few years,

Of course we tackle all the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including the...

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, and a relative feast of Bolton Wanderers headlines, transfer gossip and chatter.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take the High Road once again as Steven Schumacher's side head to Hibs, and Marc explains why Edinburgh is really "just a big Halifax".

We discuss George Thomason's potential exit - both the Huddersfield Town rumour and the Wrexham link which emerged while this very show was in post-production (not that I'm moaning about it - producer).

We dissect Sharon Brittan's exclusive interview with The Bolton News and see what...

The Buff has gone all continental this week as Marc ventures off to Marbella to keep tabs on the Wanderers training camp and Henry pushes the culinary limits with a chicken and chorizo pasta.

There's loads to talk about this week with some new light shed on Bolton's striker search and the goalkeeping situation, plus the addition of wingers Amari Cozier-Duberry and Thierry Gale.

We analyse the latest speculation over George Thomason and wonder if the probable signing of Jesper Ceesay makes him the odd one out in midfield.

And, of course, we...

The Buff Podcast is back, and packed with all the week's headlines from the Bolton News.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt forensically scour the week's news, aimed with a pack of Dude Wipes.

We have all the information it's legally possible to discuss on midfield target Jesper Ceesay, the latest on Luke Southwood, who appeared back in the Bolton camp this week, and the reason that Matty Jacob slipped through the net and ended up at Reading.

But we also put out a challenge to you, dear listeners, to ask us questions that...

Welcome back to the main episode of this week's Buff Podcast.

We recorded a quick reaction pod when the fixtures were released, which is available on The Bolton News website and wherever you normally download the show.

But this, heftier slice of Bolton Wanderers headlines and gossip concentrates on the meatier stuff - from transfer ins and outs, to the world of retro kit collecting.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review the week's news and events at the Toughsheet, and we weigh up some of the hottest transfer speculation in TRGS.

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The official fixture list is out - so join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt to cast an eye over the 2025/26 season in League One.

Stockport County are first up, and on a Sunday afternoon too, firing up for a tough-looking August.

The lads pick out their key games, and discuss an April and May schedule that is tricky to say the least.

Does it matter? We have to play them all twice. Of course it does.

The regular Buff Podcast will be out, as usual, on Friday morning with all the...

WANDERERS are back in for pre-season and the fixtures are announced next week, so join us for one last week of summer fun before the real business begins.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to review the week’s headlines in The Bolton News, including a press conference with new sporting director Fergal Harkin and head coach Steven Schumacher.

We have a few more signings to (officially) talk about since the last show, including a man who could potentially lay claim to being the toughest Bolton Wanderers player of all time.

The de...

COME, gather round the podcast equivalent of the office water cooler and let's talk transfers, as Bolton Wanderers' summer finally gets lift-off.

After the addition of Sam Dalby came Xavier Simons (a deal not completed when we recorded) and the promise of more.

But, alas, there was another transfer everyone was talking about this week, and that is the possibility that Wanderers could cash in on last season's top scorer, Aaron Collins.

Marc and Henry discuss all the possible whos, whys and wherefores, along with all the other headlines of the week from...

NOT content with providing a comprehensive review of the week's Bolton Wanderers headlines in The Bolton News, plus an update on all the transfer news at the Toughsheet Stadium, Marc and Henry have decided to give you a special episode this week.

Following on from the regular Buff, we continue our countdown of the 50 best Bolton Wanderers players to have represented the club in the Premier League with numbers 24 down to one.

If you tuned into The Buff last week, you'll know how we compiled the votes using a special panel of judges (and Henry...

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, or to put it more accurately, the first part of this week's Buff Podcast.

Marc and Henry are back again to talk you through the week's transfer news (or lack thereof) and all the headlines from The Bolton News.

On the menu this week, the chase for Sam Dalby and why he may be being pre-judged unfairly, Ricardo Santos's impending move to Swansea, the new CEO and head of recruitment and why Marc has some mixed memories of his last pre-season trip to Hibs.

But wait, that's...