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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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31:28

The Last Word - Burton Albion 1-2 Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/03/08

Sweet mother of monkey milk... Wanderers have only gone and won at Burton! Welcome back to The Last Word Podcast, where Marc Iles will guide you through the thrills and spills of the Pirelli Stadium, including one of the oddest goals ever scored against Bolton, and a mascot of nightmares. We have analysis from BWFC fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt plus the latest interviews from Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan - one of which involves a wrestling match. We'll let you guess which one. It's the

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72:21

It's getting better all the time - but what next for...

The Buff ·

2025/03/07

AFTER a magnificent win against Birmingham City and a solid draw at Wrexham, what next for Steven Schumacher's Wanderers? It's the start of a busy week for the Whites as they travel to Burton Albion and Bristol Rovers with a shot of breaking into the top six. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again with a week's worth of headlines including the search for a new sporting director, Victor Adeboyejo's season-ending injury, Jordi Osei-Tutu's challenge for the run-in and what Ricardo Santos has to

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31:09

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Birmingham City

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2025/03/05

Welcome back to The Last Word, and probably the best flipping performance Bolton Wanderers have put in since we've been doing these post-match podcasts. It is a pleasure to guide you through a scintillating 3-1 win against League One leaders Birmingham City, a team which hadn't even conceded a goal in their last five league games and had lost just two of their previous 32. Goals from John McAtee, George Thomason and Aaron Collins capped a memorable win which opens up a tantalising run to the end of

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The Last Word - Wrexham 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

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2025/03/02

Welcome back to the Last Word - and fingers crossed this version reaches you well! We have battled all night to bring you a podcast packed with thrills and spills* from Saturday's 0-0 draw with Wrexham, including all the interviews that matter. Marc Iles walks you through the action, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt bring their take on the occasion, and there's plenty more besides. * May not contains thrills, nor spills. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note

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79:01

Should we be cock-a-hoot about Wrexham and Birmingham?

The Buff ·

2025/02/28

SHOULD we attempt to explain the title of the podcast? No, let's leave you to discover it for yourselves. This week, Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through the week's Bolton Wanderers headlines in The Bolton News including the launch of season tickets, the official confirmation of Chris Markham's departure and best run of form that John McAtee has been in since he arrived at the Toughsheet Stadium. We'll be reading out your emails and looking ahead to two big games in four days, starting with

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30:42

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Leyton Orient

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2025/02/23

Welcome back to the Last Word and a fifth win in six league games for Bolton Wanderers, who are in danger of changing the negative narrative of their season completely if they keep this up! Marc Iles guides you through a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient which came courtesy of a goal from John McAtee and an Aaron Morley penalty. Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt join in with the fun and we also hear from Steven Schumacher and the aforementioned penalty taker after a big three points which keeps

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66:31

And now the serious business begins for Bolton...

The Buff ·

2025/02/21

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast and a weekend that really will test what Steven Schumacher's Wanderers to the full. Play-off rivals Leyton Orient are in town looking to put six points between themselves and Bolton, and riding high on a midweek win against Wrexham. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with all the week's headlines from The Bolton News, a review of last weekend's win at Shrewsbury and a look forward to a big game at the Toughsheet Stadium that the Whites simply cannot afford to lose

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28:11

Last Word - Shrewsbury Town 2-3 Bolton Wanderers

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2025/02/15

We're back with another episode of The Last Word, after another stirring comeback from the never-say-die Wanderers. Seeing as we're in the birthplace of Charles Darwin, the theme is evolution. And that seems to be happening on and off the pitch at Bolton right now. Has John McAtee turned a corner with his two goals at the Croud Meadow? What do we make of the news that sporting director Chris Markham has split with the club? And can Wanderers REALLY look up at the automatic promotion spots and think

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72:59

The Buff presents: Feast or famine. Where will the...

The Buff ·

2025/02/14

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and another episode packed jam-full of headlines, gossip and Bolton Wanderers related chat. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through the week's news including a dramatic 4-3 win against Crawley, a defeat at Wrexham in the Vertu Trophy and a potential ban for goalkeeper Nathan Baxter for what Steven Schumacher described this week as a "mistake" in the warm-up at Reading. As ever, we answer your email questions and cast our eye towards the next game to make our

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21:30

The Last Word - Wrexham 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

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2025/02/12

WELCOME back to The Last Word as Bolton Wanderers bow out of the Vertu Trophy at the quarter final stage for the second season running. This one was at Wrexham and, let's be honest, while it would have been lovely to get to Wembley in a cup final, the real effort needs to be poured into reaching the play-offs again, so we are not too concerned. A scrappy game settled by one moment of quality. We hear from Steven Schumacher on his view of the 90 minutes, plus Henry Hewitt drops by for a quick chat

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29:12

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 4 Crawley Town 3

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2025/02/08

NOW that we have caught our breath, The Last Word will at least try and sum up what we have just witnessed. A seven-goal second half and a breathless stoppage time winner ensured that Wanderers fans went home whistling a happy tune. Marc Iles takes you through all the thrills and spills, with insight from Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt. We also hear from Steven Schumacher after his first home win in charge of the Whites and Jordi Osei-Tutu, Crawley's tormentor in chief. Join in with our

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74:15

Underwear and underwhelmed - a week at Bolton Wanderers

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2025/02/07

The Buff is back, and the main show has got a full load of news washing on the line this week! All the pressing matters are covered - from Steven Schumacher's opening game in charge at Reading, to his first signing, Cardiff City's Kion Etete, and then a transfer deadline day that left some folk feeling decidedly nonplussed. We discuss the exits of Scott Arfield and Randell Williams, whether more could have been added to the Bolton squad, and if recruitment at the Toughsheet Stadium is really whiter

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25:01

The Last Word - Reading 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Buff ·

2025/02/02

THE Stephen Schumacher era started off with a defeat at Reading - so we'll pick the bones out of it on The Last Word. Things might not have gone according to plan for the new Bolton boss but was there room for some positivity? Marc Iles goes through the details, Henry Hewitt provides his view and we hear from Bolton boss Schumacher and defender Josh Dacres-Cogley. Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton

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28:33

The emergency Steven Schumacher has been appointed...

The Buff ·

2025/01/30

If you are listening to this podcast, then Steven Schumacher has been appointed as the next manager of Bolton Wanderers. After two wins under interim boss Julian Darby, the former Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle boss picks up a side level on points with the play-offs with a fanbase reconnected to the players. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are on hand to assess Schumacher's managerial career so far, what he might bring to the Whites, and what has attracted him to the job.

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67:54

Julian Darby and the great Bolton Wanderers reset

The Buff ·

2025/01/30

QUICK - get an episode out before all hell breaks loose! We have adjusted the timing of this week's Buff to accommodate the possibility that we might have other things to talk about before the weekend - but we also thought that it was entirely fitting to devote a show to the last two games, and the impact that Julian Darby and the interim management team have had at Wanderers. From the memorable scenes at Huddersfield Town to the stereo sound of the Toughsheet adoring 'one of their own' - it has

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The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Northampton Town

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2025/01/29

Welcome back to The Last Word, and a manager whose win percentage is not a problem to discuss. Julian Darby made it two wins out of two as interim manager as Bolton beat Northampton Town 3-1 at the Toughsheet Stadium to move level on points with the play-off positions. George Thomason and Aaron Collins scored the goals, either side of a spiffing own goal from Liam Shaw, who had also scored his side's equaliser. Hear from the man of the hour, Darby, alongside an interview with new loanee Alex Murphy

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28:25

The Last Word - Huddersfield Town 0-1 Bolton Wanderers

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2025/01/25

Welcome back to The Last Word, and a fresh start. The post Ian Evatt era has begun, and on a high note, no less. Lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan Julian Darby led his club to a 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town to end an unbeaten streak that stretches all the way back to the start of October. Not a single person at the John Smith's Stadium went home disappointed, and not least the former Bolton School pupil who had dreamed of the day he led his club out in such circumstances. Does he want the job

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72:56

Forwards from now on? The Post-Evatt era begins at...

The Buff ·

2025/01/24

The Buff main show is back again, and turning the page on the Ian Evatt era at Bolton Wanderers. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt discuss the manager's departure, what's next for him and what's next for the Whites in what looks like being a big week at the club. Huddersfield Town are next up, so we look to a daunting televised game at the John Smith's Stadium, and let's not forget Tuesday's visit from Kevin Nolan's Northampton Town. There are loads of transfer headlines to talk about too in what has been

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35:05

The emergency Buff Podcast - Ian Evatt leaves Bolton...

The Buff ·

2025/01/22

CALLED into action at a moment's notice, The Buff has assembled to discuss the biggest news for ages! Ian Evatt has left Bolton Wanderers after four-and-a-half years in charge - so Marc and Henry got together to compile their thoughts, their shortlist of names that could fit the bill as a replacement and what might now happen in Saturday's game at Huddersfield Town. Don't worry, your full-sized version of The Buff will be back on Friday with all your regular segments, and we'll also be bringing you

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21:51

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Charlton Athletic

The Buff ·

2025/01/22

Welcome back to The Last Word, and a night that felt definitive. Beaten 2-1 at home by Charlton Athletic with two goals in the final 20 minutes, Ian Evatt once again bore the brunt of the fans' frustrations. Judging by the sight of the empty seats, many season ticket holders stayed at home, but those who watched the game would have ironically seen some of the best football Bolton had played this season. And, yes, we know there's not a lot of competition. But with so much pressure on the board to

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