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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, and a thoroughly deserved three points came courtesy of a lovely strike from Josh Sheehan.

As ever, The Last Word brings you a flavour of everything that went on - post-match interviews with Schumacher, Sheehan and Ryan Lowe, plus some thoughts from Bolton fan Henry Hewitt.

You'll find out why a trip to B&M Bargains might have paved the way for victory, what role Wallace and Gromit had on the afternoon, and why the winning scorer nearly got subbed off minutes before his big moment.

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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 old week for Bolton Wanderers and we can't be the only ones heading down the road with a pinch of scepticism on what we are going to see from Steven Schumacher's side.

We caught up with the Bolton boss at the training ground in the build-up to the game and chatted to the new Wanderers goalkeeper, Jack Bonham, who will be making his debut.

Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on an important 90 minutes and, as ever, Marc Iles will be filling the awkward silences with some irreverent nonsense.

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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 Podcast, of course.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt sift through all the headlines this week to give their verdict and a bit more background on all the events at the Toughsheet Stadium.

On the menu this week...

• Teddy Sharman-Lowe and Tyler Miller's exit
• David Harrington and Jack Bonham's arrival
• Dressing room disquiet at Wanderers
• Josh Dacres-Cogley signing for Stockport
• Will Forrester and Vic Adeboyejo find new clubs
• Pressure mounts on Steven Schumacher

Oh, and there's only a chuffing game at Wigan Athletic at the weekend, followed by another one at Stevenage on Tuesday night!

As ever, the boys make their predictions on what is going to happen. We have tried to be cheerful, honest, but it ain't easy!

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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 minute cost Bolton dearly as Ben Waine scored to end their Wembley dreams and leave Steven Schumacher needing some inspiration from somewhere to ease the massive pressure starting to weigh on his shoulders.

We consider some of the issues facing the Wanderers boss right now, the pressures of the transfer window, the psychological effects of having a large squad, and why the confidence just seems to have been sapped out of a side that was riding high in October and November.

Henry Hewitt drops by with his take on the game and we hear from Schumacher in the post-match press conference.

Not the easiest listen you'll have this week - but since when has supporting BWFC been a piece of cake?

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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 Schumacher after the final whistle, plus analysis from Dan Barnes and Henry Hewitt.

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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 some of your emails after a bumper crop on The Buff, along with the regular interviews and analysis.

Russ Pollitt drops by with a scene setter for London Road, and we hear from Steven Schumacher and Kyle Dempsey ahead of a big week for the club.

Can the Whites get a result to brighten the mood. Or are those stormy skies a sign of things to come? Marc Iles chats through another newsy week.

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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 - possibly as a result of one too many chocolate liqueurs - had predicted 12 points from the five games between Wycombe and Northampton.

Let's be honest, it didn't go according to plan. But why?

That's what we are here to look at as The Buff makes its New Year comeback with a bumper episode filled with headlines, gossip and emails.

What do we think to Steven Schumacher's squad rotation?

Which Wanderers players are in danger during the January transfer window?

What names have already been linked - and is there anything in them?

What is written on the bathroom wall at Portman Road about Barry Knight?

All of these questions are answered, along with plenty more in your number one Bolton Wanderers podcast!

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Welcome back to The Last Word and a pretty unremarkable goalless draw between Bolton Wanderers and Northampton Town.

A forgettable stalemate between two tired teams, or a symptom of issues for Steven Schumacher to tackle against sides who come to frustrate and contain? 

Either way, things haven't gone according to plan over Christmas at the Toughsheet, so we go through the potential issues.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Kevin Nolan and Eoin Toal - plus Henry Hewitt's reaction after the final whistle, in your very favourite post-match podcast.

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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 Doncaster Rovers but, let's be honest, the performance barely warranted a share of the spoils.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Tyler Miller after the final whistle and Bolton fan Henry Hewitt drops by to give his verdict on the match.

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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 Mansfield Town on Monday.

Going into the game in sixth spot, there is a feeling around the fanbase that they are behind schedule. And we hear a few of your five-word verdicts on the club's progress in 2025.

Russ Pollitt drops by with his take on the Doncaster clash and we hear an extended interview with the Bolton boss himself.

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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 2025 review at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt discuss June onwards and make some predictions on what might happen in 2026 for the Whites.

And to counteract the slightly out-of-synch enthusiasm we had at the start of December when we started this project, Marc will be bringing you some reaction from the defeat to Mansfield Town and some of the many emails we got on the subject.

We will be back with the regular main show after the Northampton Town game but stay tuned for the First Word and Last Words until then!

Happy new year to one and all!

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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 bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode 12 we take you back to Burnden Park in front of the Sky Sports cameras, where a new terrace hero was born and an old one grabbed the goal to sink his former boss.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt re-live a famous night for Wanderers, the stories and the headlines of the time.

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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 off by some great goalkeeping, some brave defending and some very questionable penalty calls.

We have all the fall-out from a disappointing defeat including interviews with Steven Schumacher, Nigel Clough and Max Conway.

Henry Hewitt also drops in to give his reaction to the defeat and, as ever, Marc Iles talks you through the good, the bad and the indifferent asking: "Does this affect the club's thinking for the January transfer window?"

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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 recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode 11 we take you back to a wet February night at Field Mill, Mansfield, where Ian Evatt's new look side - bolstered in the January window - came back from two down to win a thriller and revive their season.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt recall the muddy marvels, the headlines and the names you might have forgotten all about.

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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 Wanderers history.

And in episode 10 we take you back to an incredible 5-1 win against Leeds United at Elland Road which suggested that an improving Bolton side might climb away from the relegation zone and go on to make themselves promotion worthy.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the goals, and the headlines.

And Marc KNOWS that Jane Seymour, not Jane Fonda, was the Bond girl in Live and Let Die.

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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 levelled matters and sent a lot of Bolton Wanderers fans trudging for the exit in frustration.

But the Welshman then scored again on 93 minutes to put Bolton back ahead, and leave us all wondering exactly how we should be feeling?

We hear from Steven Schumacher, Josh Sheehan and Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw plus Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt drop by to give us their two cents.

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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 of Wanderers history.

And in episode nine we take you back to Molineux at the height of Owen Coyle's time as manager of the Whites, and a day that was illuminated by a brilliant strike from Johan Elmander.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the goal and a team that nearly - very nearly - broke into the Premier League elite.

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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 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode eight we take you back to the final day of the 2004/05 season. Wanderers were riding high having qualified for Europe for the first time in their history. What turned out to be a surprisingly bad-tempered game against Everton will be forever remembered as the last played by Spanish hero Fernando Hierro.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt hop in the Way Back Machine and bring you a nostalgic look back at the day!

A merry Christmas to one and all!

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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 Schumacher and Ethan Erhahon in the build-up to Wanderers' clash with Rotherham on Boxing Day.

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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 from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode seven we transport back in time to Portman Road in May 2000 and a play-off semi-final that goes down as one of the most controversial games in Wanderers' history.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through a real life Knightmare. Keep telling yourself: 'It's just a podcast, it's just a podcast."

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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.

And in episode six we take you back to the days when Big Sam's Wanderers rode high at the top end of the Premier League and could go to Manchester City and make a mockery of xG before anyone even knew what that meant.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to the game, the thrills and spills, and a team that might just be the best to wear a Bolton shirt.

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It's a dark, dark night at Ewood Park and the Bolton Wanderers fans are not in the mood...

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode five we have a never-to-be-forgotten game at Blackburn Rovers, where the relationship between manager Gary Megson and the Wanderers supporters took a turn for the worse.

Hear some of the behind-the-scenes stories from that night as we take a look at the 'Ginger Mourinho' and his time at the helm.

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Roll up your sleeves, there's a dust-up on this episode of Buff-Mas.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

And in episode four we have a golden memory from 1997, a 3-0 win against Wolves which gave us many more headlines than we'd bargained for. Ladies and gents, The Battle of Burnden!

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Welcome back to The Last Word, the podcast with all the interviews and analysis you'll ever need on Bolton Wanderers' 2-1 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers.

Hear from Steven Schumacher, Xavier Simons and Wycombe boss Mike Duff, along with a drop-in from Henry Hewitt, on what was a frustrating old day for Wanderers.

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It's Christmas time, and The Buff is making sure you have a soundtrack to all that present wrapping.

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

In the third of the series we head back to a dark Tuesday night in Gillingham, and Phil Parkinson's promotion-bound team going goal crazy at Priestfield. And, of course, the finest hour for a certain Fil Morais.

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WELCOME back to The Buff and this week it's a mish-mash!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt spilt their time this week, previewing the Wycombe game, reading out your emails and doing the whole 'Buff' thing, and then splitting off to preview the first half of 2025 and what has been a pretty newsy year at Bolton Wanderers.

We also play an unnecessarily 'down with the kids' game of Six-Seven. No, we don't know either.

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It's Christmas time, and so The Buff goes into festive overdrive!

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

In the second episode of Buff-Mas we take you back to 2014 and the days when Emile Heskey partnered fellow thirtysomething Eidur Gudjohnsen up front, to much internet hilarity. 

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It's Christmas time, and so The Buff goes into festive overdrive!

We're bringing you a show every day for 12 days recalling a famous game from the last 30 years of Wanderers history.

Kicking things off, cast your mind back to the UEFA Cup days and a time when Gary Megson was still the Ginger Mourinho.

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Welcome back to The Last Word, and a podcast that will go that bit smoother after Wanderers' comeback victory against Exeter City.

There was frustration at half time with the Whites a goal down. Whether that was aimed at the officials or the team remains a topic of some debate.

But thanks to goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale folk walked away from the Toughsheet whistling a happier tune.

Catch up with all the post-match interviews from Steven Schumacher, Gary Caldwell and Thierry Gale, plus we have takes from Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt, which are always worth a listen.

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Welcome back to the First Word, looking ahead to Wanderers' League One clash with Exeter City.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Max Conway in the pre-match press conference as we build up to the game at the Toughsheet Stadium.

We also hear Bolton fan Russ Pollitt's view ahead of the game and Dan Barnes brings all the information you need.

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WELCOME back to The Buff Podcast, your weekly show discussing the very best of the Bolton Wanderers news and headlines!

It has been a mixed bag this week. It was a load of bobbins against the Robins in the FA Cup, then a degree of redemption against Mansfield Town in League One.

We bring you the inside scoop on both games plus all the stories which have come out of the Toughsheet this week including Mason Burstow's goal-scoring frustration, Amario Cozier-Duberry being dropped for the first time and a potential Josh Sheehan v Eoin Toal World Cup decider!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt answer your emails, read out another wonderful 'Why I'm a Wanderer' and also give their predictions on what will happen this weekend when the Whites host Exeter City.

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Welcome back to The Last Word, recorded in the wee hours after Bolton Wanderers' slender victory against Mansfield Town in League One.

Jordi Osei-Tutu's goal separated the two sides - and the winning scorer was there to speak with the local media after the game at Field Mill.

We also hear from Bolton boss Steven Schumacher plus Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt on how he saw the game.

WELCOME back to The Last Word, on what was a rough old day in the FA Cup for Bolton Wanderers.

A 4-0 defeat at Swindon Town spelled an abrupt end to an eight-game unbeaten run, and raised a few questions about the club’s inconsistencies away from home this season.

We hear from head coach Steven Schumacher and captain Eoin Toal from the touchline at the County Ground and Marc Iles lists his takeaways from a dismal 90 minutes.

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WELCOME back to the First Word, looking forward to an FA Cup second round game at Swindon Town.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and midfielder Josh Sheehan in the pre-match press conference at Lostock as we build-up to the game at the County Ground.

Marc Iles brings you all the key stats and information for the game - and picks out 10 of his favourite FA Cup moments since taking on the job 20-odd years ago!

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HERE it is, 300 main podcasts and still not out!

After six years of this podcast malarkey, you know what to expect from The Buff by now. It's a good hour of headlines, emails, opinions and chatter, all about the wonderful football club that is Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt do most of the talking. And this week it's an FA Cup special, with a trip to Swindon Town to come on Saturday. We take a look at all the talking points around the game and, crucially, make some predictions on how the game will go at the County Ground.

Including The First Word, The Last Word and the myriad of specials we have done down the years, we are well on our way to 500 podcasts on this feed - and we'd like to thank each and every one of you for tuning in, for emailing in with your views, telling us your stories, and when we (Henry) make a mistake.

Here's to the next 300, including loads that are NOT in League One. 🍺

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Welcome back to The Last Word and a look back at a thoroughly convincing 3-0 win for Wanderers against Bradford City in the Vertu Trophy.

Two goals from Ibrahim Cissoko plus a third for Marcus Forss made this a pleasing night to review - so Marc Iles is joined by Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt to provide a take on the action.

We also have the post-match thoughts of Steven Schumacher plus the King of the Step-overs, Cissoko.

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WELCOME back to The Last Word, a podcast looking back on the good, the bad and the ugly from Wanderers' 1-1 draw at Luton Town. Spoiler alert: There was a lot of ugly.

It was a grim old day in Bedfordshire but Bolton got out of it with a point. Whether they should have had more is very much up for debate.

We talk about Xavier Simons' red card, the form of Mason Burstow and Amario Cozier-Duberry and why you should never trust a commentator.

We also hear from Steven Schumacher, Kyle Dempsey and Wanderers fan Henry Hewitt, all adding up the Last Word for your weekend!

THE First Word for your Wanderers weekend, and a chance to catch up with everything that was said at the pre-match press conference.

Join Marc Iles for a look through the key stats and talking points ahead of the match, with input from Bolton fan Russ Politt and interviews from head coach Steven Schumacher and defender George Johnston.

Another sold-out away section heading down to Kenilworth Road for the first league meeting between these sides in three decades.

Whigfield was number one the last time they played at The Kenny with three points at stake. What will our mood be on Saturday Night?

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The next arrival to Luton will be... Bolton Wanderers.

Settle down in your seats and prepare yourself for a podcast containing headlines and gossip from the pages of The Bolton News. 

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another hour (plus) of Whites Waffle, where every aspect of life at the Toughsheet Stadium is discussed.

Marvel as we scan through the major stories of the week, including Teddy Sharman-Lowe's rebuttal, the goalless draw at Bradford and the star-studded B Team game that gives Steven Schumacher even more to think about.

We also look forward to a trip to Kenilworth Road, with predictions and a vague analysis on how the game might go.

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No goals but no shortage of talking points.

Yes, Wanderers missed out on a chance to hit top spot in League One but was it all bad?

We looked back at a tense game against Bradford City and analyse whether this was an opportunity missed, or if we all just need to cheer up!

Wanderers fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt chime in with their opinion on the performance and what it means, and Marc Iles does his level best to put it in context and cover all the details.

A wintry November afternoon, a packed out Toughsheet Stadium, fourth taking on third in League One - with both clubs having a chance to climb into top spot. What's not to like?

Join Marc Iles for the latest interviews and stats ahead of Bolton Wanderers' big game against Bradford City.

Steven Schumacher brings us the latest from the training ground and we catch up with winger Ibrahim Cissoko on his start at the club.

Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt brings you his thoughts on the weekend and we look back at some of the Bolton v Bradford games from the past.

Temperatures are dropping - but Bolton Wanderers' form has been red hot. Will it stay that way this weekend against Bradford City?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another headline-packed podcast, asking exactly where Steven Schumacher's side are up to after the international break, and whether they will ever install heated seats in the press box?

We cover all the stories from the past week, examine how our international contingent went on in what is the 299th episode of the main show!

We read out your emails, share your stories on Why I'm a Wanderer and make our predictions for this weekend's game, which might well be watched by a post-Premier League record crowd.

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The proof is in the pudding, and the pudding in this case is a football.

Wanderers have gone goal crazy this week and we think Marcus Forss has got a foot like a traction engine.

Look back at an action packed week at Bolton Wanderers with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt, along with a trawl through the best of the headlines in The Bolton News.

We discuss Super Amario Cozier-Duberry, once again, look at the return of Will Forrester and Kyle Dempsey and analyse all the juicy bits from the fans Q&A at the Toughsheet Stadium.

As ever we read out your emails, we bring you a tale of 'Why I'm a Wanderer' and we would bring you some predictions, if there was anything to predict. But instead we'll probably just wish Josh Sheehan and Eoin Toal good luck!

Welcome back to The Last Word - we hope you have all dried out sufficiently to listen to a list of goal descriptions and general anarchy that was the 6-2 win at Oldham Athletic.

Where to start? Eleven changes, four debuts, six goals, three goal-line clearances, one minute's worth of silence completely missed, along with a penalty.

Wanderers were already safely through to the next round of the Vertu Trophy but they rubber stamped the top spot with a result that really does show the competition within Steven Schumacher's squad.

We hear from the Bolton boss at a sodden Boundary Park and speak with Marcus Forss, who scored two on the night.

Henry Hewitt chips in with his view on the game, and we reveal some pop trivia from 1972. 

It's the Last Word. You wouldn't expect anything different.

Grab a cuppa (and a biscuit if that's your bag), sit in a nice comfy chair for half an hour, and re-live a brilliant 4-0 victory for Wanderers against Port Vale with us on The Last Word.

Super Amario Cozier-Duberry is at it again - two goals, two assists, and yet more headlines in a game that didn't always look like it was going Bolton's way, but was pretty flipping convincing by the final whistle.

Catch up with Bolton fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt, both fresh from the game, and hear direct from the dressing room with interviews from Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie.

Third in the table, eight wins on the spin at home, what is not to like?

Welcome to a very special podcast which brings you the best of the Q&A with Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin, chief executive David Ray, and chairman Sharon Brittan.

A room full of Bolton fans armed with questions, a panel happy to answer anything thrown their way, it all added up to an entertaining evening.

Among the topics covered on the night...

David Ray on the bond and how it has been spent.

Leaky roof and crumbling steps.

Will club introduce gambling back into stadium.

Safe standing being considered.

Should FA Cup game be factored into season ticket?

Does the stadium play a part in getting players to the club?

Keeping the squad happy with 24 players on the training ground. Players leaving.

Plans for the January window?

Why can’t the B Team play here?

Plans to improve facilities in the North Stand.

£18m into equity – plus Sharon on £60m investment.

What are the rules that stop FA Cup games being streamed?

Players on loan. Who’s waiting in the wings?

Changes to the recruitment process.

Plan A Plan B Championship/League one.

Handling expectations and pressure – character checks.

David Ray on club budgets increasing.

David Ray on expenditure.

Fergal on budgets.

Concerts back at the stadium.

Reebok return?

Energy costs and contracts.

Sharon talking about money in the Championship.

Sharon on Reebok.

Monetising the global audience.

Welcome back to the First Word, the podcast that brings you absolutely everything you need to start your matchday weekend.

Marc Iles rounds up the best of the pre-game press conference as Steven Schumacher and Eoin Toal talk to the local press.

Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt brings his thoughts on the game, plus a prediction, and we speak to Mike Bagguley, the Port Vale reporter for the Valiant Newsletter, on what has been happening so far this season for Darren Moore's side.

The Buff is back with another delve into the week's stories at Bolton Wanderers.

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt to discuss the growing belief around the Toughsheet that after three straight wins, the future is bright for Steven Schumacher's side.

There are plenty of stories to discuss - from Dan Nlundulu's comments about social media abuse to Dion Charles's long-awaited return to goal-scoring form, Kyle Dempsey's claim on a first team place to Ibrahim Cissoko's FA Cup revival.

We read out your emails and ask the question: Are Bolton Wanderers over-reliant on loan players? 

We get a great U-turn in 'Why I'm a Wanderer' and the boys give their predictions for what happens this weekend against Port Vale, and even in the Vertu Trophy match at Oldham next Tuesday!

And, yes, we investigate the famous Birdman of Burnden Park.

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Welcome back to The Last Word and an action-packed FA Cup win against Huddersfield Town.

Goals from Ibrahim Cissoko and Richard Taylor booked the Whites' place in round two on a day where the strength of Steven Schumacher's squad was really underlined.

We hear from the Bolton boss along with the winning goal-scorer Taylor after the game, plus Dan Barnes comes in for his Last Word debut with his view on a very watchable 90 minutes of football. 

Welcome back to The First Word and the start to a matchday weekend!

It's that time again as Wanderers host Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup first round, aiming for a similar outcome to the league meeting just over a fortnight ago (but hopefully not so late this time!)

We hear from Steven Schumacher, plus Bolton mega-fan Russ Pollitt drops by to offer his thoughts on the game and we also get a chat with Steven Chicken from We Are Terriers to get the lowdown on Lee Grant's side and their poor form.