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.
The 299th episode of the main Buff Podcast (realistically episode 400 and something). And it's live!
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The Buff presents: Is that a horse in my Premier Suite? And other questions...
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt discuss the Bolton Wanderers stories and gossip of the week vis the pages of The Bolton News.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The 299th episode of the main Buff Podcast (realistically episode 400 and something). And it's live!
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256565... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256565... #bwfc
Ex-Wanderers recruitment chief Chris Markham is back in football. On familiar territory too.
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Ex-Wanderers sporting director takes up new role at League One rivals
Ex-Wanderers sporting director Chris Markham has taken up a new role at Huddersfield Town
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November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ex-Wanderers recruitment chief Chris Markham is back in football. On familiar territory too.
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Team news for Wanderers ahead of this weekend's game at Luton Town. And what chance a John McAtee reunion??
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Team news: Midfield poser and ex-Luton Town man McAtee pushing his claim
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher discussed his selection options ahead of the League One clash at Luton Town.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Team news for Wanderers ahead of this weekend's game at Luton Town. And what chance a John McAtee reunion??
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Big choice to make in midfield for Steven Schumacher at Luton Town this weekend. Josh Sheehan suspended.
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Bolton Wanderers facing crunch midfield selection decision for Luton Town trip
Steven Schumacher will have to alter his midfield for Bolton Wanderers' trip to Luton Town this weekend, with a few options on the table.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Big choice to make in midfield for Steven Schumacher at Luton Town this weekend. Josh Sheehan suspended.
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Victor back in the picture at Wanderers. Can he force his way back in under Steven Schumacher?
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Wanderers hoping to get Adeboyejo game time after his return to training ground
Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo is closing in on a return to competitive football after nine months out of the game.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Victor back in the picture at Wanderers. Can he force his way back in under Steven Schumacher?
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Why Steven Schumacher went for Teddy Sharman-Lowe in the summer - and why the Bolton boss was pleased to see him responding to his critics with big saves against Bradford and Port Vale.
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Sharman-Lowe has provided the right reaction to doubters, says Wanderers boss
Steven Schumacher is impressed by the way Chelsea loanee Teddy Sharman-Lowe has dealt with the critics in his early months with Bolton Wanderers.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Why Steven Schumacher went for Teddy Sharman-Lowe in the summer - and why the Bolton boss was pleased to see him responding to his critics with big saves against Bradford and Port Vale.
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A wee bit of compare and contrast. Wanderers on 27 points after 16 games. We've been here before. But is this their best chance to escape League One? We look at some of the factors...
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Is this really Bolton Wanderers' best chance to escape League One?
Bolton Wanderers have made a strong start to the season - we debate whether this is this their best chance yet to get promoted to the Championship.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A wee bit of compare and contrast. Wanderers on 27 points after 16 games. We've been here before. But is this their best chance to escape League One? We look at some of the factors...
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Thierry Gale back scoring goals, and nine first teamers on show, so to speak, as the B Team beat Notts County behind closed doors.
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Nine first teamers on show as Thierry Gale makes scoring return for B Team
Steven Schumacher gave nine senior players a run in the B Team's 2-0 win against Notts County in a behind closed doors game at Lostock.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Thierry Gale back scoring goals, and nine first teamers on show, so to speak, as the B Team beat Notts County behind closed doors.
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On the 20th anniversary of his passing, a look back at Bolton Wanderers' efforts to sign George Best in an effort to revive the club's flagging fortunes and dwindling crowds at Burnden Park. Fascinating times.
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When Bolton Wanderers tried to bring United legend George Best to Burnden Park
It was a story that briefly captured the town's imagination in 1981 - but how close did Bolton Wanderers come to signing the late, great George Best?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On the 20th anniversary of his passing, a look back at Bolton Wanderers' efforts to sign George Best in an effort to revive the club's flagging fortunes and dwindling crowds at Burnden Park. Fascinating times.
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It's a marathon, not a sprint... Teddy Sharman-Lowe on consistency, staying power and promotion vibes.
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Keeper Sharman-Lowe eyeing long-term success with Bolton Wanderers
Chasing promotion has become a familiar feeling for Teddy Sharman-Lowe, and he is picking up a good vibe from his time at Bolton Wanderers.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It's a marathon, not a sprint... Teddy Sharman-Lowe on consistency, staying power and promotion vibes.
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Regular clean sheets = promotion (usually). And Steven Schumacher is pleased to see his team's defensive work is starting to bring rewards.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Regular clean sheets = promotion (usually). And Steven Schumacher is pleased to see his team's defensive work is starting to bring rewards.
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Date set for Julian Darby's Under-18s and the visit of Leicester City in the FA Youth Cup third round.
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Bolton Wanderers set date for Leicester City FA Youth Cup third round tie
Bolton Wanderers Under-18s will take on Leicester City in the FA Youth Cup third round next month at the Toughsheet Stadium.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Date set for Julian Darby's Under-18s and the visit of Leicester City in the FA Youth Cup third round.
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Out on loan - Sonny makes his debut in a 7-0 win, plus a look at the other highs and lows for the Wanderers loanees this weekend.
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Out on loan: Midfielder Sharples-Ahmed makes his first appearance for new club
We have cast our eye over how Bolton Wanderers' various loan players are faring at their respective clubs.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Out on loan - Sonny makes his debut in a 7-0 win, plus a look at the other highs and lows for the Wanderers loanees this weekend.
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Slight dip in a congested top six for Wanderers but Steven Schumacher far from disappointed with a point against Bradford City.
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Bradford point keeps us in the hunt, says Bolton Wanderers boss Schumacher
Though Bolton Wanderers' winning run came to an end against Bradford City, Steven Schumacher was far from disappointed with the end result.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Slight dip in a congested top six for Wanderers but Steven Schumacher far from disappointed with a point against Bradford City.
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Talking clean sheets and criticism with Wanderers' Chelsea loanee Teddy Sharman-Lowe.
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Sharman-Lowe happy to ignore the 'noise' and keep on the right path with Bolton
Bolton Wanderers keeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe says he has ignored any criticism that has come his way this season in League One.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Talking clean sheets and criticism with Wanderers' Chelsea loanee Teddy Sharman-Lowe.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Apologies for beating the subscription drum again - but to read all our Wanderers coverage, we've got an end-of-year sale on. I thank you.
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If player ratings are your thing, then here are some...
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Player ratings: How we scored the Bolton players in a 0-0 draw against Bradford
Bolton Wanderers missed out on a chance to go top of the League One table but how did we rate the players on the day against Bradford City?
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November 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
If player ratings are your thing, then here are some...
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"Wanderers’ refusal to crumble is the aspect of this contest which is worth examining, even celebrating" - The Big Match Verdict on a day where perspiration won over inspiration.
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The Big Match Verdict: One zero to be celebrated, another to be examined
Bolton Wanderers' defensive effort against Bradford City was there for all to see but the attacking magic just wasn't there in a passionate Roses…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"Wanderers’ refusal to crumble is the aspect of this contest which is worth examining, even celebrating" - The Big Match Verdict on a day where perspiration won over inspiration.
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The Last Word. Interviews, analysis, some vague humour... All about today's 0-0 draw with Bradford City.
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The Last Word: Interviews and analysis from Wanderers' 0-0 draw with Bradford
Marc Iles takes you through reaction from Bolton Wanderers' 0-0 draw with Bradford City, including post-match interviews and analysis.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Last Word. Interviews, analysis, some vague humour... All about today's 0-0 draw with Bradford City.
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I'd tend to agree with Steven Schumacher here.
Not disappointed. Could have been a different story - but dust yourself down and go again.
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Not disappointed. Could have been a different story - but dust yourself down and go again.
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Match reaction: Schumacher's view on Wanderers' 0-0 draw with Bradford City
Steven Schumacher gave his reaction to Bolton Wanderers' goalless draw with Bradford City at the Toughsheet Stadium.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'd tend to agree with Steven Schumacher here.
Not disappointed. Could have been a different story - but dust yourself down and go again.
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Not disappointed. Could have been a different story - but dust yourself down and go again.
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Full time report - Frustrating but take a point and a clean sheet, and move on...
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Match report: Bolton Wanderers held to tense goalless draw by Bradford City
Bolton Wanderers couldn't quite find the killer blow to beat Bradford City and top the League One table, settling for a point at a packed out…
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November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Full time report - Frustrating but take a point and a clean sheet, and move on...
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The First Word: All the interviews and info you need for today's big game, in podcast form.
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The First Word: All the latest interviews ahead of Wanderers v Bradford City
Join Marc Iles to get the latest from the Bolton Wanderers training ground ahead of the big League One clash against Bradford City.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The First Word: All the interviews and info you need for today's big game, in podcast form.
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