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S5 E163 Now We Need Points

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:36 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Champions of endeavour... You'll never sing that!

The Bolton News — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:39:11 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast, and what a stressful week it has been at Bolton Wanderers.

Two decent performances against Millwall and West Ham United but no points from either match, and all of a sudden Wanderers find themselves in the Championship bottom three.

All is not lost, so Marc and Henry will attempt to make a balanced attempt to talk about the plusses and minuses of Bolton's start to the season, who is playing well and where they need to improve.

We hear about the biggest jobsworth in the world, why technology is against us this week and why Henry wasn't invited to the National Television Awards.

Your emails are read out and the lads make their predictions for this Saturday lunchtime and the visit of Cardiff City.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £5 for five whole months, or £31 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

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Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

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THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-3 West Ham United

The Bolton News — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:59:24 GMT

Join Marc Iles to filter through the details of a dramatic 3-2 defeat for Bolton Wanderers against West Ham United on The Last Word.

Steven Schumacher's side has lost four games in a row - but played well in each - so should that be reason for optimism or concern?

We hear from the Wanderers boss along with defender Gaizka Larrazabal after the game, supporter Henry Hewitt gives his verdict, we chat with Dan Barnes for his views and Marc brings his verdict on the Press Box Scran.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v West Ham United

The Bolton News — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:27:46 GMT

The First Word is back to bring you all the interviews and build-up to Bolton Wanderers' home game against West Ham United in the Championship.

We have an interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, some analysis from Whites super fan Russ Pollitt and a chat with press box regular Dan Barnes, reflecting on Josh Sheehan's successful appeal against his red card at Millwall.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Millwall 4-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:59:03 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word - and a rough day for Wanderers at The Den.

Late errors put a different spin on events in the capital and though Steven Schumacher remained pleased with some elements of his side's performance, three successive defeats suggest there is still plenty of improvement needed.

We hear from the Bolton boss and defender Chris Forino along with TLW regular Henry Hewitt, plus we get some feedback from the fans on email and voicenote.

Press Scran Review returns and you'll find out why two USB plugs are better than one.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Millwall v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to The First Word and a chance to get right up to speed ahead of Bolton Wanderers' game at Millwall.

Marc Iles previews the Championship clash at The Den with the help of Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt and press box regular Dan Barnes.

We have an interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher and a final review of what did - and didn't - happen on Transfer Deadline Day.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP162 How Did We Get Nothing?!

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:17:34 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Bolton Wanderers in the transfer window... Let's talk about it!

The Bolton News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:02 GMT

It has been an eventful week at Bolton Wanderers, so what better to do than kick back and let Marc and Henry do the talking for an hour?

The Buff is back again to tackle the transfer deadline, what did and didn't happen at the Toughsheet Stadium, and what it might mean for the Championship season ahead.

The boys discuss the 1-0 defeat at home to Lincoln City, the 3-2 defeat at Sheffield United and make their predictions for the next two games ahead at Millwall and at home to West Ham United. We read out your emails and tackle all the big talking points, good, bad and ugly!

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Transfer window thoughts and a 3-2 defeat at Sheff Utd

The Bolton News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:29:45 GMT

Marc Iles brings you reaction from Bramall Lane after Bolton Wanderers' 3-2 defeat against Sheffield United in the Championship.

Henry Hewitt drops by with his thoughts, we hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, there's a transfer deadline day round-up and, of course, a press scran review.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Lincoln City

The Bolton News — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:13:36 GMT

The Last Word dives deeper into Bolton Wanderers' 0-1 defeat against Lincoln City at the Toughsheet Stadium.

Hear Russ Pollitt's thoughts on the game, plus interviews with Steven Schumacher and new signing Jayden Nelson.

THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Lincoln City

The Bolton News — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:51 GMT

Bolton Wanderers are back home against Lincoln City as Steven Schumacher's side aims to build on a productive start to the Championship season.

Dan Barnes takes you through everything you need to know ahead of the game, plus insight from Russ Pollitt and Lincoln reporter Gary Hutchinson.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP161 Building From The Start

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:08:55 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | What can we expect at Bolton Wanderers before Tuesday's transfer deadline?

The Bolton News — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:42:25 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and what is likely to be a very busy week at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc and Henry review the major talking points ahead of Tuesday's transfer window, including the impending signing of Jayden Nelson from Austin FC, the potential of a new striker - be that Max Dean or Johnny Kenny - and what else we think Steven Schumacher's side might get up to before the 11pm deadline on September 1.

The lads look ahead to Saturday's game against Lincoln City, make predictions, tell a 'Why I'm a Wanderer' tale and also establish just who are the best bald players that have ever played for the Whites.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Queen's Park Rangers 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:28 GMT

The Last Word is back - and bringing you all the best bits from Bolton Wanderers' hard-fought goalless draw at QPR.

We hear fans' thoughts on the game, including a drop in from Henry Hewitt, and also bring back some highlights of the post-match interviews with Steven Schumacher and man-of-the-hour Jack Bonham.

Press scran review also returns as we give you a bit of the behind the scenes action from Loftus Road.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Queen's Park Rangers v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:14:14 GMT

Bolton Wanderers are on the road for the first time since promotion to the Championship - and we are serving up the perfect podcast to get you in the matchday mood.

Join Marc Iles for a look through the key stats and team news ahead of the game at Loftus Road.

We hear from QPR fan Paul Finney and journalist Jon Harland about how the Hoops may fare this season.

Wanderers supporter Russ Pollitt sets the scene with his animated thoughts and we have a chat to Dan Barnes about how Steven Schumacher's side might approach the game, how the transfer window could work out, and Jordi Osei-Tutu's move to Millwall.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP160 BACK WITH A BANG!

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:58:09 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Is this the start of a new White Hot era for Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:59:05 GMT

WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, and a great start to the Championship season for Bolton Wanderers!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to pick through the week's headlines, including a dramatic 2-1 win against Preston North End and a sold-out crowd at the Toughsheet Stadium.

What have Bolton got left to do in the transfer market? Will it involve Johnny Kenny? Is Thierry Gale finally settling into English football? And will John McAtee stay with the Whites beyond the summer window?

All of this, plus your emails, predictions for the game against QPR on Saturday and news of Henry's new seat in the North Stand. Watch out if he carrying a beverage!

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

TEAM TALK | Was that a performance that put John McAtee in the shop window?

The Bolton News — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:09 GMT

The Team Talk crew are back to give their opinions on the wonderful 2-1 win against Preston North End on the opening day of the season - and what a man-of-the-match display might mean for John McAtee, now that he is reportedly being courted by a handful of Championship clubs.

Will, Wayne and Tom are back - and feeling decidedly chipper about Bolton's performance.

The lads chat about recruitment, Johnny Kenny, Amario Cozier-Duberry, the positions they would most like to see signed in the remainder of the window, and give their predictions for this weekend's trip to QPR.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE LAST WORD | Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End

The Bolton News — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:40:59 GMT

Welcome back to the Last Word, summing up a brilliant 2-1 win for Bolton Wanderers against Preston North End on their return to the Championship after seven years.

Goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale got the Whites off to a marvellous start but the late header from Jusef Erabi made things a little more jittery than they should have been in the closing moments.

Marc Iles talks you through the talking points of the game and is joined by Dan Barnes in the press box to pick out some of the best performers on the day.

Henry Hewitt drops by with his view from the stands and we hear reaction from Wanderers supporters on voice-note and email.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

THE FIRST WORD | Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End

The Bolton News — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:39 GMT

Welcome to the First Word, your pre-match appetiser.

And we're in the Championship at last!

Marc Iles takes you through the main talking points ahead of the game, Russ Pollitt brings his animated scene-setter, we speak to Dan Barnes about the potential line-up and Steven Schumacher's press conference, plus Ross Chapman from the Lancashire Evening Post joins us to talk about Preston North End's transfer business so far.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 EP159 Championship Ready

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:25:34 GMT

THE BUFF PODCAST | Would we rather be in this position, or playing Bromley?

The Bolton News — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:46:31 GMT

The Buff Podcast is back and packed full of Bolton Wanderers headlines!

Marc and Henry give their take on the previous week's news, read out your emails and stories, plus provide their prediction for the season opener against Preston North End.

The Buff was recorded on Wednesday morning, so there is an update on the Max Dean story to be found on The Bolton News website (the perils of 24/7 coverage).

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £6 for six whole months, or £26 for a whole year.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt

S5 Championship Predictions

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:26 GMT

TEAM TALK | Bolton Wanderers fan debate on the eve of the Championship season

The Bolton News — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:52:31 GMT

Marc Iles welcomes a panel of Bolton Wanderers fans to air their views ahead of the opening weekend of the Championship season.

Will Fairclough, Wayne Riley and Tom Sheridan chat about the issues facing Steven Schumacher's side, finances, recruitment and what needs fixing in the squad before the close of the transfer window.

THE LAST WORD | Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wandererers

The Bolton News — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:49:44 GMT

The Last Word returns with a debrief after Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Marc Iles talks you through the game at Hillsborough and brings some new features to the podcast for this season, including a special email section to read out your take on the game.