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The Buff

The Bolton News

Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News. On Thursday join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines, rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests. Before every game we bring you The First Word with the best of the pre-match press conference and a look at the key stats behind the game, and then after the final whistle we bring you The Last Word with instant reaction.

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29:41

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Reading

The Buff ·

2025/08/21

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.

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29:40

The Last Word - Barnsley 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/08/16

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

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30:39

The First Word - Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/08/15

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

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72:55

The Buff presents: What's the sound of one man...

The Buff ·

2025/08/15

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

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25:51

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Sheffield...

The Buff ·

2025/08/14

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.

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28:47

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Plymouth Argyle

The Buff ·

2025/08/09

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

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42:33

The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle

The Buff ·

2025/08/08

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

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76:04

The Buff Presents: False starts, number nines and...

The Buff ·

2025/08/08

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

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23:42

The Last Word - Stockport County 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/08/04

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.

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28:59

The First Word - Stockport County v Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/08/02

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

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81:49

On your Marc's - Is this Wanderers' time to step up...

The Buff ·

2025/08/01

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 and next Monday - but we do

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87:22

The Buff's ultra-scientific, uber analytical League...

The Buff ·

2025/07/25

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

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74:36

Deep fried podcast: Scotland, Shrewsbury and seven...

The Buff ·

2025/07/18

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

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64:49

Scorchio! The official Buff Podcast, live from...

The Buff ·

2025/07/10

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

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77:53

The Buff presents: Board games and Josh...

The Buff ·

2025/07/04

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

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65:59

The Buff's Multi-Coloured Bolton Wanderers Swap Shop

The Buff ·

2025/06/27

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

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18:57

The Buff's Bolton Wanderers 2025/26 fixtures reaction...

The Buff ·

2025/06/26

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 usual features. We have a

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75:47

Tough nuts and tough calls - the pre-pre-season Buff...

The Buff ·

2025/06/20

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

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73:47

Collins, Simons and a singular Jacob: Wanderers...

The Buff ·

2025/06/13

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

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69:32

Everyone else is signing players so why can't we?...

The Buff ·

2025/06/06

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

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