SportSpyder - The Latest Bolton Wanderers Podcasts

S4 EP151 One Game From Wembley

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:36:54 GMT

Will the play-off second leg be the making of Bolton Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:22:10 GMT

Bolton Wanderers go to Bradford City for the play-off semi-final second leg with a one-goal lead and a place at Wembley at stake... so let's talk about it.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to discuss the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including analysis of that first-leg win at the Toughsheet and some predictions of what is in store on Thursday night.

We also asked you, the listeners, to fire your play-off questions our way and we're delighted to say you came up with some crackers.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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.

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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If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on emily.wood@localiq.co.uk

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

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bradford City play-off semi-final first leg

The Bolton News — Sun, 10 May 2026 07:49:05 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And it's advantage Wanderers in the play-offs.

Join Marc Iles for a look back at all the best bits from Saturday night's tense first leg, including a love-in with Amario Cozier-Duberry and a chat with victorious Bolton boss Steven Schumacher.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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!

Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Bradford City - Play-off semi-final 1st leg

The Bolton News — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:52:17 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - and it's down to the serious business.

Marc Iles collects all the pre-match interviews, fan analysis and stats for the play-off semi-final clash with Bradford City.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP150 Two Games From Wembley

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:27 GMT

The Buff presents: Superiority complexes, underdogs and play-off semi-finals

The Bolton News — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:02:35 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And it's play-off time!

Bolton Wanderers take on Bradford City at the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday night, followed by a return meeting at Valley Parade on Thursday.

Marc Iles is joined by sports-desk team-mate Dan Barnes to discuss the week's headlines and all the gossip and rumours ahead of the game.

As ever, we read out your emails, a tale of how one listener became a Wanderer, and we make our own predictions on how we think the first leg will go.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 2-3 Luton Town

The Bolton News — Sun, 03 May 2026 01:35:33 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And the regular season is done and dusted. Time for the play-offs.

Bradford City await over two legs in the semi-final after Wanderers lost only their second home game of the season against Luton Town, who were themselves denied a shot at the play-offs thanks to Stevenage's late win against Wigan Athletic.

We bring interviews with Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan plus a drop in from Henry Hewitt as part of a round-up of all the action, and some news from the end-of-season awards.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Luton Town

The Bolton News — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:45:20 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - and the last First Word of the regular season!

Wanderers host Luton knowing a win would guarantee third spot. But the Hatters need three points too if they are to sneak into the top six at the last possible moment.

We've got a stacked podcast this week including interviews with Steven Schumacher and ibbi Cissoko, Russ Pollitt drops by to give his take on the weekend and we speak to Luton fan and YouTuber Lewis Williams for the inside scoop on our opponents.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP149 Locked In

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:30 GMT

The Buff Podcast: Looking ahead to Luton, and play-offs here we come!

The Bolton News — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:07:27 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And Wanderers are finally play-off bound!

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for another voyage into this week's headlines at the Toughsheet Stadium, including an entertaining draw at Bradford City, the concern over Sam Dalby's injury and Ibrahim Cissoko's remarkable upturn in form.

As ever, we read out your emails, take a closer look at the play-off picture, make some predictions for the end-of-season awards and read out another Why I'm a Wanderer. Oh, and there's the little matter of a home game against Luton Town to discuss too.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 - Bradford City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:44:58 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And the play-offs are in the bag.

Sure, it should probably have been three points and not just the one at Bradford, but the performance at Valley Parade was encouraging nevertheless.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues after the game and also introduce a newcomer to our parish. Sam Burtonwood brings some of the sights and sounds from the terraces and gives his verdict on the game.

It's The Last Word - on video and on podcast!

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 - Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:19:41 GMT

Welcome to The First Word - Now in podcast and video form!

Join Marc Iles for a browse through the pre-match press conference as Wanderers head to play-off rivals Bradford City looking to cement their place in the top four.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and goalkeeper Jack Bonham, plus Bolton fan Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the weekend. And we also rope in Simon Parker, the Bantams writer for the Telegraph and Argus, for a chat about their season so far.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP148 Chaos to the Finish

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:32 GMT

Buff in glorious technicolor: A treat for your eyes and your ears!

The Bolton News — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:31:42 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And something has changed.

The Buff is now available as a video podcast AND an audio podcast. So you can see the faces Marc and Henry pull as they read out the Wanderers headlines.

Our brand new YouTube channel will be up and running soon but we have included our first video on The Bolton News website for your delight and delectation!

For those who usually listen on a podcast platform like Apple, Spotify, Podbean etc, don't worry - we'll still be putting this out as a pure audio podcast.

Bear with us while we get our video bearings. But we'll still be bringing you a round-up of all the Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News, reading out your emails, Why I'm a Wanderer and providing our misguided predictions for the weekend's game at Bradford City.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 3-3 Huddersfield Town

The Bolton News — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:49:41 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And yet another late, late show!

Ibrahim Cissoko's 101st minute goal might have arrived too late for the Wanderers end-of-season awards ceremony shortlist, but it made for yet more drama at the Toughsheet as Steven Schumacher's side inched their way towards the play-offs.

We hear from the Bolton boss and the hero of the hour, along with Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt for their take on another exciting afternoon.

It's the perfect post-match debrief, in fact.

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 Huddersfield Town

The Bolton News — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:35:07 GMT

Welcome to The First Word and the penultimate home game of the regular season.

It's three to go (hopefully six) and we are coming off the back of a strange old week at Bolton Wanderers. Bad at Cardiff, outstanding at home to Stevenage, which side will turn up on Saturday lunchtime?

In fairness, Huddersfield have not been the most consistent this season. Bolton have got the better of them twice and this looks like their last shot of making the top six.

We hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher along with midfield lynchpin Josh Sheehan at the press conference and Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the weekend's action.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP147 Righting The Wrongs

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:16:07 GMT

Take a moment: Who's going to make the difference for Wanderers?

The Bolton News — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:40 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And a week of extremes at Wanderers.

After a poor performance at Cardiff, we got a five-star display against Stevenage. Life is never dull at the Toughsheet Stadium.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt wade through a week of headlines from The Bolton News and discuss some of the big topics this week including Thierry Gale's form, Bolton's best central defensive partnership, what happens next for John McAtee and and whether Steven Schumacher can really name the same team on Saturday.

We read out listener emails, a story of Why I'm a Wanderer and make some predictions for what will happen against Huddersfield.

To help out the intrepid walkers on their mission from Huddersfield to Bolton this weekend, raising money for good causes, here's their GoFundMe!

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 5-1 Stevenage

The Bolton News — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:49:06 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word...And a surprisingly goal-filled night against Stevenage.

Given the fact that Bolton's play-off rivals had perfected the art of the 1-0 win, who saw a 5-1 hammering in store, particularly after a disappointing day in Cardiff?

We'll take it, though, and the sight of Amario Cozier-Duberry and Thierry Gale back to their early-season best is something that bodes very well for the business end of the season.

Marc Iles talks you through the highlights, Henry Hewitt gives his spin on the game and we hear the best of the post-match press conference from Steven Schumacher and Super Amario.

It's the perfect post-match debrief, in fact.

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 - Cardiff City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:06:45 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a desperately disappointing afternoon in South Wales.

We're back to review Wanderers' poor performance at Cardiff City and a game that not only spelled the end of any lingering automatic promotion hopes but also raised some serious questions about the team as they head towards - theoretically - the play-offs.

Marc Iles guides you through the post-match press interviews with Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie and we hear Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt's take on a worrying 90 minutes.

It's the perfect post-match debrief, in fact.

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 - Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to The First Word and a trip to South Wales to face second-placed Cardiff City.

There's a tinge of regret in the air as we head to a fixture that 'should' have been a season-defining one. But with the play-offs on the horizon, there is no time to mope.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues in the pre-match press conference and Russ Pollitt drops by to give his view on Saturday lunchtime's game.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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.

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

S4 EP146 Building Momentum

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:18:51 GMT

Let's go fly a kite! - Why there's no winding down for Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:34 GMT

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And an acknowledgement for the windiest place in the UK.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with a review of the week's headlines, a look back over a bust Easter weekend of games against Plymouth and Stockport, and a look forward to another double header against Cardiff and Stevenage.

All the regular features are here including your emails, Why I'm a Wanderer and Prediction Time and we ask whether you have ever injured yourself celebrating a goal for BWFC?

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £4 for four whole months.

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 2-2 Stockport County

The Bolton News — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:22:05 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And another draw to add to an extensive collection.

The result against Stockport County wasn't all bad. Bolton showed some resolve to get ahead in a tough first half, then to get themselves back on level terms after a ropey spell immediately either side of half time.

But an all-action final 15 minutes felt like the perfect opportunity to seize three points, to close the gap on Cardiff and give themselves just a tiny sliver of hope going to South Wales next week. Alas, it was not to be.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and goal-scorer Johnny Kenny after the game plus the assessments of Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.

It's the perfect post-match debrief, in fact.

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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 - Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Bolton Wanderers

The Bolton News — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:25:34 GMT

Welcome back to The Last Word... And an impressively brave victory at Plymouth which answered a lot of questions about Wanderers heading towards the play-offs.

There was more of a story to tell at Home Park aside from an action-packed game, and Marc Iles takes you through events on and off the pitch.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley - and why there may have been a bit of naughty language picked up by the microphones!

We get Henry Hewitt's take on an important three points and look forward to Monday's game at home to Stockport County, which suddenly feels a little less fraught.

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!

Alternatively, pay £4 for four months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

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