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Digital sports reporter at The Bolton News | UCLan graduate

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Rotherham waiting on fitness of key duo ahead of Bolton Wanderers clash Rotherham are sweating over injuries to a couple of key men as they prepare to host Wanderers this weekend

Rotherham are waiting on the fitness of a couple of key men ahead of Saturday's game πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259285...

11.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanderers' clash with Stevenage postponed due to international call-ups One of Wanderers' upcoming home games has been postponed due to international call-ups

Wanderers’ home fixture against Stevenage has been postponed due to international call-ups 🌍

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259263...

11.03.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Bolton Wanderers could line up against Wycombe after goal glut on road How Wanderers could line up against Wycombe as the Whites aim to build on their big win at Exeter

A look at how Wanderers could line up against Wycombe tomorrow, with strong competition in the wide areas after the goal glut at Exeter πŸ”’

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259143...

06.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Promotion rivals weigh in on six-pointer as Bolton aim to gain ground Cardiff City host Lincoln City in a big game at the top of the League One table this weekend

Wanderers have a chance to gain ground if they can get the job done against Wycombe this weekend, with Cardiff hosting Lincoln πŸ‘€

Here's what the rival bosses have said ahead of a real six-pointer in the promotion race πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259147...

06.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wycombe boss Duff’s verdict on β€˜top team’ Wanderers and set-piece threat What Wycombe boss Michael Duff expects from Wanderers this weekend and why his own squad is in a good place

πŸ’¬ "They recruited well in January and have got stronger, and they will hurt you in different ways, especially from set plays"

Wycombe boss Michael Duff's verdict on Wanderers and tomorrow's game πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259138...

06.03.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Wanderers fans can vote for Sam Dalby after nomination for PFA prize Sam Dalby has been shortlisted for PFA League One Fans’ Player of the Month and Wanderers fans can vote for the forward

Sam Dalby is up for PFA League One Fans’ Player of the Month πŸ†

Here's how #bwfc fans can vote πŸ‘‡
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259136...

06.03.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EFL confirm major change to Championship play-offs starting next season The EFL have confirmed that the Championship play-offs will include six teams from next season.

The EFL have confirmed a major change to the Championship play-offs, but it will not affect League One πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259103...

05.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It is a blow’ – Wycombe get bad injury news ahead of Wanderers clash The latest from the Wycombe camp ahead of their trip to Wanderers, including an injury blow

Wycombe have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their trip to Bolton this weekend 🩹

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259092...

05.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exeter interim boss reflects on β€˜big moment’ in heavy defeat against Bolton Exeter interim boss Dan Green on their heavy defeat against Wanderers and a 'big moment' in the second half

Exeter interim boss Dan Green on their heavy defeat against Wanderers and a 'big moment' in the second half πŸ—£οΈ

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258967...

28.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Match reaction: Steven Schumacher hails 'clinical' display at Exeter City Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher's immediate verdict on a big win against Exeter City

πŸ’¬ "Certainly in the second half we were clinical with the chances, which we've been guilty of not being, so pleased for today"

Steven Schumacher's verdict on a big win at Exeter πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258966...

28.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Bolton Wanderers could line up at Exeter with selection headaches How Wanderers could line up against Exeter City with a few selection headaches across the pitch

πŸ€” Has Burstow earned a start?
πŸ—£οΈ Does Conway come back in?

Are you predicting any changes against Exeter tomorrow, #bwfc fans? πŸ”’
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258928...

27.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ex-Bolton defender who played in memorable Nottingham Forest comeback retires A former Wanderers defender has announced his retirement after 20 years in the professional game

An ex-Wanderers defender who played in the memorable comeback against Nottingham Forest has announced his retirement πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258939...

27.02.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally ticked off Alter Bridge, well worth the wait πŸ‘Œ

26.02.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exeter injury update and how squad has pulled together after Caldwell exit The latest from the Exeter City camp ahead of their clash with Wanderers this weekend

"We have got a few knocks within the group at the moment" 🩹

The latest from the Exeter camp and how the squad has pulled together since Gary Caldwell's exit πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258915...

26.02.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blackpool boss Evatt issues positive Randall update after injury frustration Joel Randall is nearing a return for Blackpool after a frustrating start to his loan from Wanderers

πŸ—£οΈ "It wasn’t so long ago he was one of the best players in the league"

Ian Evatt's hope for Joel Randall at Blackpool as the midfielder nears a return from injury πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258893...

26.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Defender reflects on challenging year after Wanderers loan and big milestone Ex-Wanderer Alex Murphy on a difficult spell after his loan and getting an opportunity to play in the Champions League

πŸ’¬ "It's not been an easy year, I haven't played much football"

Alex Murphy reflects on a tough spell after his loan at Wanderers and getting to play in the Champions League earlier this week πŸ†

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258892...

26.02.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Didn’t look ourselves' - Wanderers Women aim to bounce back against Fleetwood The latest from Wanderers Women as Tom Cunniff aims to bounce back from a disappointing afternoon against Bury

πŸ—£οΈ "There is lots for us to work on and we will make sure we do that this week"

The latest from Wanderers Women as Tom Cunniff's side aim to bounce back against Fleetwood this weekend πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258861...

25.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exeter coach issues update on managerial situation ahead of Bolton clash The latest on Exeter's manager search as they prepare to host Wanderers in League One this weekend

πŸ’¬ "The conversations are going on behind the scenes and we will know more about that, I’m sure, in a very short while"

The latest on Exeter's manager search ahead of Saturday's clash with Wanderers πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258776...

23.02.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Warren sets out Wanderers aim after impressive start on loan at Aldershot Charlie Warren on his impressive start on loan at Aldershot, a frustrating injury setback and playing alongside Bolton team-mate Sam Inwood

Charlie Warren has 6️⃣ goals in his last 6️⃣ games on loan at Aldershot

He's been speaking about his prolific form, a frustrating injury setback and playing alongside Bolton team-mate Sam Inwood πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258773...

23.02.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ian Evatt reflects on his β€˜strange’ Wanderers return and β€˜big chances’ late on Ian Evatt's verdict on his return to Wanderers and why there was a tinge of frustration not to leave with all three points

πŸ—£οΈ "Even when it went to 2-2, it was us with the big chances at the end"

Ian Evatt's verdict on his "strange" return to Wanderers and why there was a tinge of frustration to only leave with a point πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258758...

21.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool Interviews and analysis ahead of Wanderers' clash with Blackpool and Ian Evatt's return to the Toughsheet Stadium

πŸŽ™οΈ The First Word πŸŽ™οΈ

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Josh Sheehan ahead of Wanderers' clash with Blackpool (and Ian Evatt's return to the Toughsheet Stadium) πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258747...

20.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Team news: Schumacher issues update on Toal ahead of Blackpool clash The latest injury news from Wanderers including an update on Eoin Toal after the skipper missed the trip to Reading

The latest team news including an update on Eoin Toal πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258735...

20.02.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Evatt is β€˜extremely proud’ of Bolton spell ahead of return with Blackpool Ian Evatt reflects on his Wanderers spell and exit ahead of his return with Blackpool this weekend

Ian Evatt reflects on his time at Wanderers and why he's "extremely proud", why it was the right time to leave and if he expects a warm reception this weekend πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258720...

20.02.2026 10:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Good way to learn' - Darby pleased with Bolton youngsters as final awaits Julian Darby praised Wanderers' youngsters after reaching the LFA Professional Youth Cup final for the third year in a row

Earlier this week, Wanderers U18s reached the LFA Youth Cup final for the third year in a row πŸ†

Julian Darby has praised his young side for "finding a way to win" in the cup competitions and hopes it will stand them in good stead πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258705...

19.02.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cyrus Christie on promotion push, squad competition and tough injury spell Cyrus Christie reflects on his start at Wanderers and why he's enjoying it after a tough spell with injuries

πŸ’¬ "It’s a big club, everyone knows the history of Bolton"

Cyrus Christie on Wanderers' promotion push, why he's enjoying it after a tough spell with injuries and the strong competition for places in the squad πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258683...

19.02.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ex-Wanderers assistant Peter Atherton takes on new role with local rivals Former Wanderers assistant Peter Atherton has joined Gary Caldwell's new-look coaching staff at Wigan

Ex-Wanderers assistant Peter Atherton has joined Gary Caldwell's new-look coaching staff at Wigan πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258637...

17.02.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reading boss Richardson on 'good challenge' against Bolton and play-off race Reading boss Leam Richardson on tonight's clash with Wanderers and why he isn't getting carried away in the play-off race

πŸ’¬ "It will be a very good challenge for us, a very good team, and we want to meet them head-on"

Reading boss Leam Richardson on tonight's game and why he isn't getting carried away in the play-off race πŸ‘‡

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258574...

17.02.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fan gallery: Wanderers backed by another sold-out away end at Lincoln City See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery from Lincoln after Sam Dalby's header earned Wanderers a point on the road

See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery from the LNER Stadium πŸ“Έ

#bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258561...

15.02.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Lincoln boss was left with β€˜frustration’ despite β€˜good' Bolton point The opposition verdict after Wanderers' 1-1 draw at League One promotion rivals Lincoln

πŸ’¬ "Even though it’s a draw it’s probably one of our best performances of the season"

The opposition verdict πŸ‘‡

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258557...

14.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Bolton Wanderers could line up at Lincoln City after injury boosts A look at how Wanderers could line up at Lincoln City with several players back from injury

A look at how Wanderers could line up against Lincoln tomorrow πŸ”’

Do you think any of the returning players will go straight into the XI, #bwfc fans? πŸ€”
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/258506...

13.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0