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The Buff
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.
Episodes
The BuffDeadline Day Review: What happened, and what didn't happen at Wanderers
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…
The BuffDeadline Day Update: The Bolton Wanderers scene-setter
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…
The BuffThe Last Word - AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Bolton Wanderers
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 BuffThe First Word - AFC Wimbledon v Bolton Wanderers
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…
The BuffTicking down the transfer window: What do Wanderers still need?
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…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion
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…
The BuffThe First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Burton Albion
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…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Leyton Orient
Welcome back to The Last Word... and another gruelling game made bearable by the fact that Bolton Wanderers won! Listen to Steven Schumacher and winning…
The BuffThe First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Leyton Orient
Welcome to The First Word - and this time we'll be talking about more than just a football match. With the transfer window still open and Wanderers yet to…
The BuffI don't like rugby... I love it! - Wigan, Stevenage, and all that
Welcome back to The Buff - and what a difference a week makes! A welcome win at Wigan was followed by a solid point at Stevenage, making things feel a little…
The BuffThe Last Word - Stevenage 0-0 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word... and a bowling shoe ugly game of football. Bolton Wanderers' 0-0 draw at Stevenage won't be appearing on any end-of-season…
The BuffThe First Word - Stevenage v Bolton Wanderers
We're back with a special midweek episode of The First Word as Wanderers face a tough trip to Stevenage. Saturday's win at Wigan came at the perfect time after…
The BuffThe Last Word - Wigan Athletic 0-1 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word... and what a difference a win at Wigan Athletic makes. It's three in a row against the Tics for Steven Schumacher's Wanderers…
The BuffThe First Word - Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers
The First Word is back, and looking forward to a short trip to Wigan Athletic. Well, 'looking forward' might be the wrong turn of phrase. It has been a tough…
The BuffThe Buff presents: What in the Jani Viander is going on at Bolton Wanderers?
To quote our good pal Derek Clark: "Holy moly!" It has been a newsy week to say the least at Bolton Wanderers. And where do you start...? Well, The Buff…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Port Vale
Welcome back to The Last Word as Wanderers toppled out of the Vertu Trophy with a woeful performance against Port Vale. Richard Taylor's error in the final…
The BuffThe Last Word - Peterborough United 3-1 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word and another frustrating afternoon on the road, this time at Peterborough United. Hit the play button for an interview with Steven…
The BuffThe First Word - Peterborough United v Bolton Wanderers
Back on the road for Bolton Wanderers - it's another First Word podcast bringing you all the very latest ahead of matchday. This week we will be reading out…
The BuffWhen life gives you lemons: The Buff's New Year comeback special
We're back! Did you miss us? When last we recorded a main episode of The Buff we were looking forward to the festive fixture list with optimism and Henry -…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Northampton Town
Welcome back to The Last Word and a pretty unremarkable goalless draw between Bolton Wanderers and Northampton Town. A forgettable stalemate between two tired…
The BuffThe Last Word - Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
Welcome back to The Last Word and a game that won't live long in the memory. Kyle Dempsey scored a scruffy equalising goal 12 minutes from full time at…
The BuffThe First Word - Doncaster Rovers v Bolton Wanderers
It's a new year but will it be a new Bolton Wanderers? Steven Schumacher's side go to Doncaster Rovers looking for a pick-me-up after the frustrating defeat to…
The BuffThe Buff Podcast Wrapped 2025 - Mansfield mail and end-of-year review Part Two
THE end-of-year podcast that was so long we split it into two pieces! Hot on the heels (well, nearly two weeks after) part one, we bring you part two of our…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 12: Wanderers v Arsenal (1995)
Not much went right for Roy McFarland and Colin Todd during the 1995/96 season but the visit of Bruce Rioch's Arsenal was an exception to the rule. We're…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Mansfield Town
Welcome back to The Last Word and a proper smash and grab job. For all their possession, all their pressure, all their goalscoring chances, Wanderers were seen…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 11: Mansfield v Wanderers (2021)
The turning point of the League Two promotion season - and an unlikely hero that happened to live nearby. We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 10: Leeds 1-5 Wanderers (2014)
Did Dougie Freedman nearly 'crack it' at Bolton Wanderers? We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of…
The BuffThe Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Rotherham United
Welcome back to The Last Word and a game that had a real sting in the tail. Josh Sheehan looked to have scored the winner, until Sam Nombe's late, late penalty…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 9: Wolves v Wanderers (2010)
Was this the greatest goal scored by a Bolton Wanderers player? We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 8: Wanderers v Everton (2005)
Farewell to a footballing legend, and hello to a new era at Wanderers. We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30…
The BuffThe First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Rotherham United
If you're looking to kill some time on Christmas Eve or want some light listening after a feast on the big day, we've got you covered. We hear from Steven…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 7: Ipswich (and Barry Knight) v Wanderers
Sorry if this spoils your Christmas but we need to talk (again) about Barry Knight. We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game…
The BuffThe 12 days of Buff-Mas 2025, Episode 6: Manchester City v Wanderers (2005)
If Stuart Pearce didn't laugh, he'd cry. We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history…