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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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The Last Word - Exeter City 1-5 Bolton Wanderers

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2026/03/01

Welcome back to The Last Word... And the day Wanderers finally gave someone the hiding they have been threatening. After months of shooting for goal without much reward, Steven Schumacher's side went mad in Devon to register the biggest win since he took charge. Marc Iles talks you through all the details and brings some post-match interviews with the Bolton boss and Johnny Kenny, plus a drop-in from our favourite Wanderers fan/devoted dad Henry Hewitt. We have a very special offer for listeners of

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The First Word - Exeter City v Bolton Wanderers

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2026/02/27

Welcome to The First Word - and a long old 'poke' to Exeter City. If you are making the 500-mile round trip, then let us talk you through all the important build-up, including the press conference with Steven Schumacher and Ethan Erhahon. Russ Pollitt climbs out of his sick bed to bring you his take on the match and we are reminded why Chesney Hawkes has a special significance to this fixture. It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form! We have a very special offer for

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The Buff presents: Kia Ora farming and the "worst...

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2026/02/26

It has been a week where we could wallow in Wanderers' Premier League past glories, and then remember there's a long trip to Exeter City to come this weekend. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including a bittersweet 2-2 draw with Ian Evatt's Blackpool and the revelation that Josh Sheehan has signed a new contract at the Toughsheet. The lads discuss the promotion picture, whether it really is too late for the Whites to catch Lincoln and

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The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Blackpool

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2026/02/22

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a 'mad' afternoon against Ian Evatt's Blackpool. Yes, Mason Burstow's 10th goal of the season gave him a few of the headlines but Lincoln's win at Mansfield didn't exactly cheer people up either. Hear from Evatt alongside Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher, Kyle Dempsey and analysis of the game from Henry Hewitt. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR

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The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool

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2026/02/20

Welcome to The First Word - and another big game in League One! Wanderers host local rivals Blackpool aiming to keep up the pressure on the sides above them in the promotion hunt, and there's the added drama of Ian Evatt's return to the Toughsheet Stadium just over a year on from his exit. We catch up with Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan, who has just signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028 with a 12-month option. It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in

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The Buff presents: Ian Evatt's return and the Russian...

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2026/02/19

Two draws, ground lost on the top two, and the return of former boss Ian Evatt... There are no shortage of talking points for Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt on this week's Buff Podcast. We look ahead to this weekend's game against Blackpool and discuss that the last 12 months has done for Ian Evatt's legacy, what sort of reception he can expect, and if Bolton can get back on track with a win. Results at Lincoln and Reading were short of what the Whites needed to keep track with Lincoln and Cardiff but

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32:27

The Last Word - Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

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2026/02/18

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a point at Reading which kept Wanderers' unbeaten run going but meant they lost ground on the automatic promotion spots. Marc Iles talks through the major points of the game, picks out his key players, and brings in Bolton fan Henry Hewitt for his take. We also hear post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31

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The Last Word - Lincoln City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

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2026/02/15

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a point that felt better than we thought it would before kick-off. Things looked tense at Sincil Bank as Lincoln City went into a first-half lead and then pummelled the Bolton penalty box after the break. But thanks to a Super Sam Dalby header and several excellent saves from Jack Bonham, Wanderers came back home with a point, and will live to fight another day. Marc Iles bring you all the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and goalkeeper Bonham, plus

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57:53

The First Word - Lincoln City v Bolton Wanderers

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2026/02/13

Welcome to The First Word - and a big game that requires a bumper sized podcast! Bolton Wanderers head to Lincoln City knowing defeat would leave them nine points adrift of second spot with the Imps also owning a game in hand... Not a scenario we want to be considering on the way back up the M1. We catch up with Steven Schumacher and John McAtee at Lostock, plus there's a drop-by from Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and a special interview with Stacey West blog and podcast's Gary Hutchinson that is well

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The Buff presents: Prawn to be a Wanderer (shellfish...

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2026/02/12

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another show packed with Bolton Wanderers headlines, gossip and chatter. Of course, the weekend's big game against Lincoln City is the main topic of conversation. Can it really be a 'must-win' match with 13 more to follow? Should Josh Sheehan or Johnny Kenny be factored into a winning team? When could we see Ruben Rodrigues, and where will he play? The lads make their predictions for Sincil Bank and the following game at Reading, plus we read out your emails

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32:13

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Barnsley

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2026/02/07

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a nail-biter that nobody expected at half time. Marc Iles talks you through the details of Bolton Wanderers' 3-2 win at home to Barnsley, a game that looked like being a cakewalk at one stage but proved to be anything but. We have the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and winger Rob Apter plus some input from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt after a dramatic afternoon at the Toughsheet. We have a very special offer for listeners of The

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39:58

The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley

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2026/02/06

Welcome to The First Word - and now that the transfer window is closed, time for the real business to begin. The first of 16 games remaining for Wanderers, old foes Barnsley come to the Toughsheet having had some difficulties in January and with a backlog of fixtures with which to contend. We hear from Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher ahead of the match, and catch up with the Barnsley side of things with local reporter Doug O'Kane. Bolton fan Russ Pollitt drops by with his view on the weekend, all

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Leave us a loan! The Buff's great big transfer window...

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2026/02/05

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back again with a packed out show bringing you the best of the Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News. Deadline Day has been and gone, so we look back at the highs and lows of the transfer window and some of the late surprises that popped up for Fergal Harkin, Steven Schumacher and Co. We look ahead to this weekend's game at Barnsley and give our predictions, plus there is a bumper email section and the much-anticipated return of Why I'm a Wanderer. It's the

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Deadline Day Review: What happened, and what didn't...

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2026/02/02

The second of our mini-podcast updates on transfer deadline day, bringing you up to speed with everything that went on at Bolton Wanderers on deadline day. Among the topics for discussion for Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are the abandoned chase for Ryan Hardie, the late capture of Johnny Kenny, rejected bids for John McAtee and a £500,000 offer for Kilmarnock's David Watson. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost

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Deadline Day Update: The Bolton Wanderers scene-setter

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2026/02/02

The first of our mini-podcast updates on transfer deadline day, bringing you up to speed with what's going on at Bolton Wanderers. Among the topics for discussion for Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are the risks involved in pursuing Ryan Hardie, the mystery 'second signing' and whether John McAtee goes anywhere this January. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR! Alternatively, pay

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The Last Word - AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Bolton Wanderers

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2026/01/31

Welcome back to The Last Word... a game of two halves, neither of which Bolton Wanderers lost. The first 45 minutes was as good as it has been on the road for the Whites. The second half was more of a defensive effort, not without its tension. But the net result is another three points on the board and a third successive win at the end of a really tough January schedule. Marc Iles talks you through the details, Henry Hewitt drops by with his take and we hear from Steven Schumacher and winning

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32:28

The First Word - AFC Wimbledon v Bolton Wanderers

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2026/01/31

Welcome to The First Word - and after a week of transfer talk, down to the football. Wanderers head to AFC Wimbledon looking to put some pressure on second-placed Lincoln City with two new signings set to make their debuts in Corey Blackett-Taylor and Rob Apter. We speak to head coach Steven Schumacher on the first anniversary of his appointment as Bolton boss and hear his thoughts ahead of transfer deadline day. Russ Pollitt also drops by with his thoughts on the game ahead, with Marc Iles talking

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Ticking down the transfer window: What do Wanderers...

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2026/01/29

Welcome back to The Buff - and before anyone starts booing, hear us out... Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back for another podcast packed with news, gossip, emails and headlines in a week where folk have been in a bit of a bad mood. There's not long to go in the transfer window but deals are starting to happen. We hear about the latest ones involving Corey Blackett-Taylor, Rob Apter and Aaron Morley. And we look ahead to what might happen before Monday's deadline, and where Bolton are likely to

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The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion

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2026/01/28

Welcome back to The Last Word... and another late, late show to keep Wanderers firing in the promotion race. Sam Dalby's double was enough to earn three points for the Whites in a game that won't go down as a classic of the genre but which had a suitably impressive plot twist at the end. Listen to post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher and Sam Dalby plus Henry Hewitt's view on the game. We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note. Subscription to The Bolton

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The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Burton Albion

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2026/01/27

Welcome to The First Word - and a midweek clash with Burton Albion that has a fair amount going on in the background. Marc Iles talks you through the matchday build-up, including Steven Schumacher's press conference, plus the news that Amario Cozier-Duberry will be out of action for several weeks. In a transfer window that has already raised the tension stakes, can Wanderers afford to take any longer bringing in attacking reinforcements? We examine the options Schumacher still has in his squad and

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