The Buff

The Buff is back again to review a dramatic week at Bolton Wanderers on and off the pitch.

After the dismal 4-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town, Ian Evatt could not say for certain whether he would be in charge again for the following weekend’s game against Reading.

But after conversations with the Bolton board, he has been given time to turn around the poor early season form which has landed the Whites in the relegation zone.

The uncertainty has not stopped there, however, and though the manager is staying put for the time being, coach Matt Craddock will be leaving the club. Strong rumours about a change in captaincy have also circled the club and debate bout Bolton’s style of play is now the fiercest it has ever been.

If only there was a weekly podcast that sifts through all the week’s talking points, headlines and gossip, to put fans in the perfect mood for matchday. Oh wait, that’s us!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt give their views on everything that has happened since the Huddersfield palaver, predict what might happen this weekend against Reading and even dare look further ahead to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.

We also read out some of the many emails we received this week, plus a round of Gavin McCann/Gavin McCan’t by way of a refresher.

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If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact 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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WELCOME back to the Last Word – a mini podcast from The Bolton News with all the reaction from Saturday's 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Huddersfield Town.

Marc Iles discusses the possible ramifications for manager Ian Evatt after one of the poorest performances in recent memory.

We hear from the Bolton boss along with Huddersfield Town manager Mike Duff and Wanderers midfielder George Thomason.

Lifelong Whites fan and The Buff co-host Henry Hewitt also gives his view on the game and, spoiler alert, he is not pleased.

 

 

Welcome back to The Buff, your weekly does of Bolton Wanderers headlines and views straight from the pages of The Bolton News.

It might be international break but that doesn't mean we won't spend a good hour debating the heres, whys and wherefores of the Whites.

We have also gone to the postbag for a bumper delivery. Anyone would think Bolton supporters have got something to get off their chest!

We have some top quality Gavin McCann, Gavin McCan't and we also bring out the crystal ball to guess what might happen this weekend when Wanderers host Huddersfield Town.

It's first, not last... A grown up podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact 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. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

Back to back defeats have raised frustration among Bolton Wanderers fans - and swelled the contents of our postbag too!

The Buff boys Marc and Henry bring you bang up to date on a busy week at the Whites, with big questions being asked of Ian Evatt and his side over the international break.

As ever, we bring all the headlines from The Bolton News, including a bizarre injury for Victor Adeboyejo, an honest admission from Ricardo Santos and the impending departure of Wanderers CEO Neil Hart.

And we also read out a bumper email section from the Bolton fans, all asking what happens next after such a slow start.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact 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. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

WELCOME back to the Last Word – a mini podcast from The Bolton News with all the reaction from Tuesday night's 3-2 win at Barrow in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.

We hear from Ian Evatt and Aaron Collins in the Wanderers camp and get the verdict of Buff co-host Henry Hewitt on the opening group game. Marc Iles talks you through all the night's action live from a less than swanky hotel room.

WELCOME back to the Last Word – a mini podcast from The Bolton News with all the reaction from Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Exeter City.

We hear from Ian Evatt and Ricardo Santos and talk about a deeply dissatisfying afternoon at the Toughsheet Stadium, which leaves the Whites 18th in the table after four games.

THE Buff Podcast is back, it’s early, and packed with news and gossip before deadline day!

We decided to release this week’s episode a little early, just in case our attentions are diverted elsewhere on Friday.

Ian Evatt has admitted there has been some interest in his top players and that the remaining days could yet be busier than planned, so we look ahead to what might happen and who might be at risk.

Marc and Henry review the week’s headlines in The Bolton News, read out your emails on all things Wanderers and if word play is your bag, then Gavin McCann/Gavin McCan’t might be the segment for you.

We look ahead to the weekend and the visit of Exeter City, plus a Bristol Street Trophy Motors group game at Barrow. Deep joy.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact 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. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

WELCOME back to the Last Word – a mini podcast from The Bolton News with all the reaction from tonight’s 2-0 win at Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup second round.

We hear from Ian Evatt, Jordi Osei-Tutu plus the analysis of The Buff podcast’s Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt as the Whites progressed to the next stage with goals from Jordi Ossei-Tutu and Dion Charles.

 

The Buff Podcast rides again, and as it's getting closer to transfer deadline day we decided to dedicate a large chunk of this week's show to the possible outs (and ins) at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review the week's headlines from The Bolton News and look ahead to this weekend's visit to Charlton Athletic, a venue that has produced plenty of results for the Whites in recent years.

We review the draw against Wrexham, preview the possible changes in the Carabao Cup at Shrewsbury and read out some of the great emails we have received over the last couple of weeks.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact 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. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

WELCOME back to the Last Word – a mini podcast from The Bolton News with all the reaction from today’s 0-0 draw with Wrexham in League One.

We hear from Ian Evatt, George Johnston and Phil Parkinson on a tense 90 minutes plus the analysis of The Buff podcast’s Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt.