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Marc Iles

@marciles

Chief football writer of The Bolton News, host of The Buff and The Last Word Podcasts. Watcher of Bolton Wanderers, enjoyer of biscuits.

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Why 'sacrifice' and change to training ground routines have helped Jordi Osei-Tutu Jordi Osei-Tutu has explained some of the changes he has made this season to try and keep himself available for Bolton Wanderers.

Jordi Osei-Tutu explains some of the changes he has made to keep himself on the pitch for Bolton this season - and why tweaks on the training ground have also helped the squad.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259291... #bwfc

12.03.2026 07:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'We can achieve anything' - Blackett-Taylor is looking up in the promotion race Bolton Wanderers loan winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has confidence coursing through his veins as he looks ahead to the next challenge at Rotherham.How

β€œThat’s about character. It’s what good sides do, sides who can get promotion" - Corey Blackett-Taylor on 'that' goal against Wycombe, the comeback and what it says about Wanderers' chances during the run-in.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259270... #bwfc

12.03.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Striker Dalby feeling better than ever for Bolton Wanderers' promotion run-in Bolton Wanderers striker Sam Dalby is feeling in the best shape of his career as he enters into the final 10 games of the promotion run-in.

β€œI definitely feel the best I’ve ever felt at the moment" - Sam Dalby on riding the crest of a wave at Wanderers... Hopefully all the way to promotion.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259257... #bwfc

12.03.2026 07:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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League One round-up: Cardiff drop points, Lincoln extend lead and Argyle win again Bolton Wanderers' promotion task is now a straightforward one as Cardiff City nudged into a nine-point lead with 10 games remaining in League One.

League One round-up: Steven Schumacher checks out his former club (who are looking in good form, BTW), Cardiff drop points at Barnsley and Lincoln's amazing run continues.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259258... #bwfc

11.03.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Bolton Wanderers conquer their biggest 'bogey ground' at Rotherham United? We look at the venues where Bolton Wanderers have waited longest for a win in English football, including Saturday's opponents Rotherham United.

Sixty years... Is Saturday the day that Wanderers finally get rid of the Rotherham curse?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259250... #bwfc

11.03.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fergal Harkin has say on Bolton Wanderers' promotion chances and player mentality Bolton Wanderers' sporting director Fergal Harkin has outlined why he feels the club will be well prepared for the pressures of the promotion run-in.

β€œYou can talk about their ability on the pitch, talk about their physicality, but if they don't have the mentality, it won't work" - Fergal Harkin on recruiting the 'right' players for a promotion push this season.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259239... #bwfc

11.03.2026 07:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10.03.2026 11:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Was Bolton Wanderers' miracle win against Wycombe the latest comeback ever? Was Bolton's thrilling win against Wycombe the latest ever? And where does it rank in the club's all-time list of dramatic comebacks?

Was the win against Wycombe really the first of its kind?
And where does it rank in #bwfc's all-time comebacks?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259221...

10.03.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bolton Wanderers wait on Barnsley v Cardiff outcome in automatic promotion chase Bolton Wanderers are hoping Cardiff City slip at Barnsley to give their automatic promotion chances a midweek boost.

Wanderers not in action but a massive night at the top of League One. Here's Steven Schumacher on the promotion race and why he still feels there is scope for things to change.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259183... #bwfc

10.03.2026 07:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Received this picture from a reader, John Nuttall, taken from the Lever End by his grandfather Ernie Grundy at the FA Cup game against Stoke on March 9, 1946.
Mr Grundy said he and most others at Burnden had no idea of the severity of the situation until they returned home. #bwfc

09.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Reading play-off 95, Forest (Wilbraham) 2018, Huddersfield (this season), Mansfield 2021... What other great #BWFC comebacks am I missing?

09.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Bolton Wanderers' heroes of the past are proving just as important today Bolton Wanderers legend John McGinlay is ensuring yesterday's heroes are just as important to the town today as they ever were.

Why the Wanderers heroes of the past are proving just as inspirational in the modern day. The magnificent work of the BWFC Former Players' Association continues...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259179... #bwfc

09.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Blackett-Taylor predicts there's more promotion drama to come for Wanderers Bolton Wanderers matchwinner Corey Blackett-Taylor reckons character in the squad will ensure more late drama like the win against Wycombe.

"We are showing we can win games even if it takes the final kick of the game" - Corey Blackett-Taylor reckons Bolton's penchant for late drama can bring them success.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259176... #bwfc

09.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Without the points and goals Wanderers have scored in added time they would currently be 10th in the table.
1⃣7⃣ points worse off.
1⃣2⃣ goals worse off.
But we would have saved money on therapy. #bwfc

08.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Last Word: Interviews and analysis on Wanderers' 3-2 win against Wycombe Join Marc Iles for all the post match interviews and reflection on Bolton Wanderers' 3-2 win against Wycombe Wanderers at the Toughsheet.

The Last Word: Me, Henry and Russ attempt to make some sense out of a thriller against Wycombe, plus interviews from Steven Schumacher and Corey Blackett-Taylor πŸŽ™οΈ
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259175... #bwfc

07.03.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's the best bit of the job.

07.03.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Match reaction: Schumacher reflects on 'mad' comeback win against Wycombe Steven Schumacher praised the impact of his second-half substitutes as Bolton Wanderers came back from 2-0 down to beat Wycombe 3-2.

β€œWe made a substitution to try and give us a little bit more energy and a bit more quality, and thankfully it worked, big time" - Steven Schumacher with an early entry for the 2026 understatement of the year award.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259174... #bwfc

07.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can I have some?

07.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #BWFC 3-2

07.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!! RRRRRRRROOOOOOOOODDDDDDDRRRRRRIIIIIIIGGGGGGGUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEESSSS!!!!! #BWFC 1-2

07.03.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers v Wycombe Wanderers Bolton Wanderers can make up ground on the top two with three points against in-form Wycombe. All the action with Marc Iles.

Matchday Live: Mission impossible starts here...
theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wander... #bwfc

07.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers v Wycombe Wanderers Bolton Wanderers can make up ground on the top two with three points against in-form Wycombe. All the action with Marc Iles.

Matchday Live: Pull up a Chair, boys (and girls).
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wander... #bwfc

07.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Straight From the Stands: Why Wanderers are showing right signs for run-in This week, the Wanderers panel discusses the big win at Exeter, a tough test against Wycombe and an opportunity to grasp with Cardiff playing Lincoln

Another round of columns from our resident Wanderers experts - looking back on the win at Exeter, the road ahead for Bolton and pairing Sam Dalby with Johnny Kenny up front. ✍🏼
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259133... #bwfc

07.03.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Steven Schumacher's message for Bolton Wanderers winger Ibrahim Cissoko Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher has talked about life with enigmatic winger Ibrahim Cissoko this season.

"I've never seen a player nutmeg someone quite as much as him, even in training" - Steven Schumacher on life with Ibrahim Cissoko at Wanderers, and what he can bring to the run-in.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259128... #bwfc

07.03.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The First Word; Interviews and build-up to Bolton Wanderers game against Wycombe Join Marc Iles for the best build-up to matchday as Bolton Wanderers take on Wycombe Wanderers at the Toughsheet in League One.

The First Word: Hear from Steven Schumacher and Jordi Osei-Tutu as we start the build-up to Wycombe's visit.
Russ Pollitt drops in with his take on the game - and we unexpectedly learn some German. πŸŽ™οΈ
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259157... #bwfc

06.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How a meeting around Christmas boosted Wanderers' set-piece threat in 2026 Bolton Wanderers have been League One's most threatening team from set pieces in the last five games. Here's why...

Wanderers' threat from set pieces has improved dramatically of late. Here's why...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259127... #bwfc

06.03.2026 07:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Azzer' will be out to prove a point' - Schumacher ready to welcome former charge Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher believes his former charge Aaron Morley will have an added incentive as he returns with Wycombe.

β€œI’m sure Azzer will feel he has a point to prove to us. That’s what you do, you try and say β€˜I should have been in your team’ to the manager, and that is completely understandable, it’s fair enough"
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259124... #bwfc

06.03.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Play-off stunt suits the broadcasters but is it really good for the game? The Championship will expand its play-offs from four to six teams next season, with the rest of the EFL set to follow. But is it good news?

Opinion: Mitchell and Webb got it right... Football is officially going on forever.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259121... #bwfc

05.03.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Team news: Boost for Wanderers as two key players make a step towards full fitness Steven Schumacher has revealed some positive team news ahead of Bolton Wanderers' home game against Wycombe this weekend.

I love a bit of good team news... 🀍
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259120... #bwfc

05.03.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Buff presents: Intestinal fortitude, five go mad in Exeter and another 'must win' Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for another podcast filled with Bolton Wanderers headlines and chat, plus your emails and predictions.

On The Buff this week...

5️⃣ Star review of the Exeter trip.
❓ Can Cardiff and Lincoln both lose?
πŸͺ‘ Wycombe come to town.
🐷 What pork intestines taste like.
πŸ‘™ Listening to The Buff in the buff.

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/259089... #bwfc

05.03.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0