Marc Iles
@marciles.bsky.social
Chief football writer of The Bolton News, host of The Buff and The Last Word Podcasts. Watcher of Bolton Wanderers, enjoyer of biscuits.
“We've got a young squad, so I believe that they have to look around to me and know they have to turn up" - Cyrus Christie on setting standards and making the most of every game, including tonight's dead rubber at Boundary Park.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“We've got a young squad, so I believe that they have to look around to me and know they have to turn up" - Cyrus Christie on setting standards and making the most of every game, including tonight's dead rubber at Boundary Park.
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It's all about the 'rhythm' as Wanderers go to Oldham in the Vertu Trophy tonight.
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Schumacher demands 'rhythm' as Wanderers look to extend their winning streak
Bolton Wanderers will be searching for a sixth win on the spin in all competitions when they travel to Oldham Athletic in the Vertu Trophy.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It's all about the 'rhythm' as Wanderers go to Oldham in the Vertu Trophy tonight.
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Why Steven Schumacher's fruitless loan at Oldham Athletic as a teenager taught him a valuable lesson.
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Why Steven Schumacher's time on loan at Oldham taught him a valuable lesson
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher has developed a different view of his time on loan at Oldham Athletic as a teenager two decades after the…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Why Steven Schumacher's fruitless loan at Oldham Athletic as a teenager taught him a valuable lesson.
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No jeopardy at Oldham - Bolton are through and the hosts are out - but that doesn't mean there is nothing hanging on the game for some of the players involved.
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Strength in numbers: Why Bolton's 'dead rubber' at Oldham is worth watching
Bolton Wanderers' squad depth will come under the microscope once again as they travel to Oldham in their final Vertu Trophy group game.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
No jeopardy at Oldham - Bolton are through and the hosts are out - but that doesn't mean there is nothing hanging on the game for some of the players involved.
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Team news: It's welcome back Will, and some youngsters getting a chance to shine in tomorrow night's game at Oldham.
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Team news: Defender due to make Bolton comeback against Oldham in Vertu Trophy
Steven Schumacher has given an update on the Bolton Wanderers squad ahead of the final Vertu Trophy group game at Oldham Athletic.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Team news: It's welcome back Will, and some youngsters getting a chance to shine in tomorrow night's game at Oldham.
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Steven Schumacher on the rise of Super Amario - and why his side's recent success has been more than just a one man show.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Steven Schumacher on the rise of Super Amario - and why his side's recent success has been more than just a one man show.
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A standing ovation, a special talent. Why Wanderers need to enjoy Super Amario while we can.
Your Sunday Big Match Verdict, for subscribers. 🔒
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Your Sunday Big Match Verdict, for subscribers. 🔒
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Big Match Verdict: Why Wanderers have fallen in love with Amario Cozier-Duberry
Don't fall in love with a loan player, they say... Well in Bolton Wanderers' case, it's much too late for Amario Cozier-Duberry.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A standing ovation, a special talent. Why Wanderers need to enjoy Super Amario while we can.
Your Sunday Big Match Verdict, for subscribers. 🔒
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Your Sunday Big Match Verdict, for subscribers. 🔒
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Player ratings time. Will ACD hit a 10 this season?
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Player ratings: How the Wanderers players fared in the 4-0 win against Port Vale
Bolton Wanderers moved up to third place in the League One table with a fine win against Port Vale - but how did we rate the players?
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November 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Player ratings time. Will ACD hit a 10 this season?
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The Last Word - Let's go through the 4-0 win against Port Vale in podcast form, complete with interviews from Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie, plus drop-ins from Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.
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The Last Word - Interviews & analysis from Wanderers' 4-0 win against Port Vale
Join Marc Iles for a review of Bolton Wanderers' convincing 4-0 win against Port Vale with interviews from Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The Last Word - Let's go through the 4-0 win against Port Vale in podcast form, complete with interviews from Steven Schumacher and Cyrus Christie, plus drop-ins from Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.
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Match report: Wanderers purr against Port Vale as they bust into the top six for the first time this season.
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Match report: Cozier-Duberry inspires a four-star display from Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers swept into the top six for the first time this season with a commanding victory against Port Vale at the Toughsheet.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Match report: Wanderers purr against Port Vale as they bust into the top six for the first time this season.
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Our panel of Wanderers fan columnists provide a Saturday treat to get your teeth into. No shortage of subject matter at the moment! ✍🏼
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Straight From the Stands: Why Schumacher has some real selection headaches
This week, our Wanderers panel discuss Dan Nlundulu's comments about social media abuse, a potential banana skin against Port Vale and squad depth
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November 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Our panel of Wanderers fan columnists provide a Saturday treat to get your teeth into. No shortage of subject matter at the moment! ✍🏼
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Another delve into the archives for three previous meetings with Port Vale. This week - a Scott Sellars masterclass, Phil Neal's autobiography ruffles feathers and Warwick Rimmer is in the wars.
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From the Archives: Memorable encounters against Port Vale over the years
This week, we delve into the BEN archives to find the standout encounters against Port Vale through the decades
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November 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Another delve into the archives for three previous meetings with Port Vale. This week - a Scott Sellars masterclass, Phil Neal's autobiography ruffles feathers and Warwick Rimmer is in the wars.
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Wanderers in action against Port Vale today - should we expect another late, late show? Eoin Toal has his say.
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It's a scream! Bolton Wanderers will go late again if needed, says Eoin Toal
Eoin Toal reckons Bolton Wanderers' reputation as the stoppage time kings of League One says a lot about the togetherness in the camp.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Wanderers in action against Port Vale today - should we expect another late, late show? Eoin Toal has his say.
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ICYMI - Sharon Brittan reveals £60m has been poured into Wanderers since Sept 2019. Other than the £4.5m bond there is no incumbent debt in the business.
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Sharon Brittan reveals £60m investment in Bolton since Football Ventures arrived
Chairman Sharon Brittan has revealed an incredible £60m has been invested into Bolton Wanderers since September 2019.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
ICYMI - Sharon Brittan reveals £60m has been poured into Wanderers since Sept 2019. Other than the £4.5m bond there is no incumbent debt in the business.
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If you didn't catch the Q&A last night, I've cobbled together a podcast. Also going out on the main Buff/First Word/Last Word feed on the major platforms.
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Listen: Bolton Wanderers fans Q&A with Sharon Brittan, Fergal Harkin & David Ray
We bring you the best of what was said at the Bolton Wanderers fans' Q&A at the Toughsheet Stadium on Friday night.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
If you didn't catch the Q&A last night, I've cobbled together a podcast. Also going out on the main Buff/First Word/Last Word feed on the major platforms.
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Sharon Brittan reveals £60m has been invested at Bolton Wanderers since Football Ventures bought the club in September 2019.
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Sharon Brittan reveals £60m investment in Bolton since Football Ventures arrived
Chairman Sharon Brittan has revealed an incredible £60m has been invested into Bolton Wanderers since September 2019.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sharon Brittan reveals £60m has been invested at Bolton Wanderers since Football Ventures bought the club in September 2019.
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The First Word - Hear from Steven Schumacher, Eoin Toal, Russ Pollitt, Mike Bagguley and yours truly in a podcast more densely packed than an osmium oatcake.
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The First Word Podcast - Interviews and analysis ahead of Wanderers v Port Vale
We bring you all the important info ahead of Bolton Wanderers' game against Port Vale, including interviews with Steven Schumacher and Eoin Toal.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The First Word - Hear from Steven Schumacher, Eoin Toal, Russ Pollitt, Mike Bagguley and yours truly in a podcast more densely packed than an osmium oatcake.
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Steven Schumacher did not thank me for informing him that Bolton had lost only three of their previous 44 encounters with Port Vale, stretching back 125 years.
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Schumacher not buying into remarkable Vale statistic against Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher is reading nothing into the club's remarkable record against Port Vale over the last 125 years.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Steven Schumacher did not thank me for informing him that Bolton had lost only three of their previous 44 encounters with Port Vale, stretching back 125 years.
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Good news for Wanderers on the injury front as McAtee, Gale, Erhahon, Forrester and even Adeboyejo all step up their comeback.
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Team news: Schumacher issues 'positive' update ahead of Port Vale test
The latest injury news as Wanderers prepare to host Port Vale in League One
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November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Good news for Wanderers on the injury front as McAtee, Gale, Erhahon, Forrester and even Adeboyejo all step up their comeback.
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Steven Schumacher on the hidden dangers of facing Port Vale - plus why he expects some of his players to be 'in a mood' with him if they are not selected on Saturday.
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Schumacher surveys his options at Wanderers for 'tricky' opponents Port Vale
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher is weighing up his squad options for the visit of an awkward opponent in Port Vale.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Steven Schumacher on the hidden dangers of facing Port Vale - plus why he expects some of his players to be 'in a mood' with him if they are not selected on Saturday.
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On The Buff this week...
🎯 Where does Dempsey aim?
🥅 Has Cissoko arrived?
🗣️ Nlundulu bites back.
🪂 The Birdman of Burnden Park.
📩 Your emails.
🔮 Predictions for Port Vale and beyond...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256002... #bwfc
🎯 Where does Dempsey aim?
🥅 Has Cissoko arrived?
🗣️ Nlundulu bites back.
🪂 The Birdman of Burnden Park.
📩 Your emails.
🔮 Predictions for Port Vale and beyond...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256002... #bwfc
The Buff presents: Bravado, bleep buttons and the Birdman of Burnden Park
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another half-serious look at the week's news at Bolton Wanderers, in podcast form.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
On The Buff this week...
🎯 Where does Dempsey aim?
🥅 Has Cissoko arrived?
🗣️ Nlundulu bites back.
🪂 The Birdman of Burnden Park.
📩 Your emails.
🔮 Predictions for Port Vale and beyond...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256002... #bwfc
🎯 Where does Dempsey aim?
🥅 Has Cissoko arrived?
🗣️ Nlundulu bites back.
🪂 The Birdman of Burnden Park.
📩 Your emails.
🔮 Predictions for Port Vale and beyond...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256002... #bwfc
Port Vale coming up for Wanderers and the secret is out.
Why the experts and Supercomputers are now giving Bolton some credit.
Pre match talking points right here...
🔒For subscribers
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Why the experts and Supercomputers are now giving Bolton some credit.
Pre match talking points right here...
🔒For subscribers
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256006... #bwfc
Why Bolton Wanderers are no longer flying under the radar in League One
Chief football writer Marc Iles examines some of the key factors ahead of Bolton Wanderers' home game against Port Vale in League One.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Port Vale coming up for Wanderers and the secret is out.
Why the experts and Supercomputers are now giving Bolton some credit.
Pre match talking points right here...
🔒For subscribers
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256006... #bwfc
Why the experts and Supercomputers are now giving Bolton some credit.
Pre match talking points right here...
🔒For subscribers
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256006... #bwfc