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    The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Leyton Orient

    25/1/2026 | 41 mins.
    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 goal-scorer Mason Burstow after the 2-1 win against Leyton Orient plus input from BWFC fans Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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 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 [email protected]
    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 [email protected] 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.
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    The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Leyton Orient

    23/1/2026 | 44 mins.
    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 really get their business going we will be talking about some of the key points in Steven Schumacher's press conference, and some of the big stories which have emerged over the past few days.
    We hear from Sam Dalby in the build up to a game against his former club Leyton Orient and also Wanderers fan Russ Pollitt, who puts this weekend into context in what has been a hectic months at the Toughsheet.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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 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 [email protected]
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] 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.
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    I don't like rugby... I love it! - Wigan, Stevenage, and all that

    22/1/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    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 bit better in the world of Bolton Wanderers.
    There is plenty to contemplate, however, not least a transfer window in which Steven Schumacher's side still have plenty of work on their hands.
    Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to examine the week's headlines, the transfer gossip, and read out your emails.
    Among the topics up for debate are...
    Joel Randall's exit to Blackpool on loan.
    Jack Bonham's start as Wanderers boss.
    Ryan Hardie transfer speculation.
    What Wanderers need to sign in the window.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £3 for three 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.
    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 [email protected]
    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 [email protected] 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.
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    The Last Word - Stevenage 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

    21/1/2026 | 30 mins.
    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 highlights packages but a point and a clean sheet isn't a terrible day's work.
    We hear from Steven Schumacher and Jordi Osei-Tutu after the final whistle, plus Russ Pollitt joins us with his take on the game.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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 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 [email protected]
    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 [email protected] 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.
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    The First Word - Stevenage v Bolton Wanderers

    20/1/2026 | 31 mins.
    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 a poor run in League One, and now the Whites are aiming to kick on in the race for promotion.
    We caught up with Steven Schumacher to get his thoughts on the game, plus Russ Pollitt drops by and there's plenty of analysis from Marc Iles.
    We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
    Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just £26 for a WHOLE YEAR!
    Alternatively, pay £6 for six 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 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 [email protected]
    If you want to get in contact with the show, please email [email protected] 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.

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About 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.
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