PROPER football is back, and The Buff is making sure you are completely prepared for the trip to Reading.

We go through all the headlines from The Bolton News during the international break, including the great squad numbers debate and whether Dion Charles can smash the 20-goal barrier once again.

Marc and Henry check in with The Buff’s Fantasy Football League and read out some of your emails – from an update on the digital revamp to a Wanderers version of Quantum Leap.

And of course we look ahead to this weekend’s game, which pitches Bolton against crisis club Reading. Marc chats to James Earnshaw of the Reading Chronicle to catch up on exactly what is going wrong down in Berkshire, and we ask what it will mean for Ian Evatt and his side as they look to return to the top of the table.

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THERE might not be a game this weekend – but The Buff is making sure you have got something to keep your mind on Bolton Wanderers!

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt return for another headline-packed episode which includes a review of the summer transfer window, and all the ins and outs at the Toughsheet Stadium.

We have the LIVE draw for the semi-finals of the BWFC Summer Signings World Cup, a review of the 2-1 win against Derby County, the 3-0 win against Salford City and a chat with debutant Luke Matheson about what he wants to achieve with the Whites.

The lads talk Championship Manager – and why the makers hated Bolton - and have a movie pitch for what could yet be the greatest piece of cinematic football ever made.

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WE'RE back again in proper Buff format, all ready for transfer deadline day at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt predict what they think might happen before the 11pm deadline, who might leave, who will stay, and who might be spotted buying a Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap at Middlebrook McDonalds Drive-Thru.

All the week's headlines are covered, including an international call-up for Josh Sheehan, Dion Charles's new contract, the draw at Burton, a cup defeat against Middlesbrough and an unexplained bad mood which has been swirling around the Bolton camp over the last two weeks.

The AI overlords give us a list of the 10 fastest BWFC players of all time and we cast our predictions for a crunch clash with Derby County and an EFL Trophy tie against Salford City.

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THANKS to some scheduling issues between Marc and Henry, we have had to do things a little differently this week...

Marc guides you through some of the key talking points from the weekend's disappointing result against Wigan Athletic - but then we pretend it never happened, and wallow in a nice bit of 90s nostalgia.

For the first time, we're allowing non-subscribers a glimpse at our special Stop Press podcast, which charts the club's incredible rise through the 1990s.

Episode Three sees Paul Holliday and John Hartley join Marc for a deep dive into May 8, 1993 - and a game watched by more than 20,000 people at Burnden Park.

Bruce Rioch's Bolton had to beat Preston North End to get promotion. They won a penalty with 16 minutes to go. And guess who stepped up to take it...

The first two episodes of Stop Press BWFC in the 90s are available only to subscribers to The Bolton News and will soon be joined by new episodes concentrating on other key moments of a glorious decade.

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WELCOME to another headline-packed edition of The Buff, as all the week’s Bolton Wanderers stories are chewed and consumed faster than a lunchbreak pastie barm.

On the agenda this week is the card confusion of Tuesday night – where Dion Charles and Ian Evatt both saw red against Fleetwood Town.

George Thomason has a brand-new contract after turning down Bristol City. We look at some of the numbers involved and what that means for his future.

And with Stoke City and Watford reportedly hot on the heels of Wanderers striker Charles, we ask: ‘How much is a 20-goal-a-season man worth?’

We look ahead to the Wigan Athletic game, and a rivalry than means more to your nephew than your grandad, plus our trusty AI robot generates three quirky facts about Bolton Wanderers you might not know. But are they alright, or Barry Knight?

All on the top-of-the-table podcast that would never-ever misuse technology.  

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IT couldn't have been a better start for Wanderers as they won their first two games of the season in league and cup without getting out of second gear.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you through all the week's headlines - from controversial kit designs to long-awaited comebacks - adding a dash of analysis and a splodge of opinion.

If you've ever wondered who the top 10 best looking Bolton Wanderers players of all time were, then  this is the podcast for you. And if you haven't there is a fast forward function on most podcast streaming platforms.

We preview the upcoming games against Cheltenham and Fleetwood and even find time to read out your emails on traffic, dugout seats and unbridled fury.

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THE start of the season is here, and The Buff Podcast will make sure you are fully prepared for the League One campaign – whatever the score against Lincoln.

Once again we bring you all the week’s headlines from The Bolton News, including two new signings – Luke Matheson and Paris Maghoma – and a new contract for George Johnston.

Would Ian Evatt leave Wanderers for another club? Maybe not. But what about Lego Master Builder, or chief Ben and Jerry’s Tester.

We bring you more segues than you can shake a stick at and read out your emails on Wanderers TV and former players who have moved on this summer.

Declan John’s future is discussed, we talk towels and timewasting and why Manchester City’s goalposts could bring some good luck to Bolton this season.

All of the above – plus some cracking Wanderers-themed music from our resident tunesmith Simon Woods and prediction time is back with a look ahead to Lincoln and Barrow!

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

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IT'S that time of year again where Marc and Henry do some basic research on the other clubs in Wanderers' division and attempt to pass themselves off as EFL experts to predict exactly what is going to happen in League One.

The official Buff Predictions Show was pretty much on the money last season - even though Cheltenham Town would beg to differ. But will the boys get so lucky for a second year in a row?

Just for fun Marc and Henry list their picks in all the other divisions too - and forecast exactly how the season will pan out for Wanderers, including the top scorers, the breakout stars and the potential player of the year.

And just in case Ian Evatt has convinced Erling Haaland to join on a season-long loan - we did record this shortly after the pre-season friendly at Chester, so bear that in mind! 

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

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THERE have been some strange sightings at Wanderers this week, so our para-abnormal investigators, Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt, have been doing some digging.

As the anticipation mounts for the new season, the conspiracy theories have started to mount up. We guide you through the most weird and wonderful, along with all the week's headlines from the real world, in The Bolton News.

We even bring you a new game - using state-of-the-art AI - and wonder if there will be a time when computers can write, perform, edit and upload this podcast every week, to save Marc a long job.

If you want to make an offer for ex-Wanderers player Jeff Smith's limited edition, player issue 125th anniversary kit, go to his Twitter page here. And remember all offers must be in by Sunday, July 23!

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

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THERE’S never a dull moment at Bolton Wanderers – and The Buff is here once again to take you through all the highs and lows!

We may be just two games into pre-season but there has already been some high drama, with George Johnston’s unfortunate injury and the sale of MJ Williams jangling supporters’ nerves.

Marc and Henry analyse the top stories of the week, and delve into games against Bamber Bridge and Curzon Ashton, including the appearance of a certain James Harrington Trafford.

Transfer rumours is back once again, and we catch up with one of Wanderers’ new boys, Will Forrester, who has caught the eye in the opening two friendlies.

We also discuss the nervousness which has crept into the fanbase over the last few weeks as Bolton’s transfer business has slowed – and whether the £4.5million raised by the Bond Scheme might make life tougher for the Whites in the market.

Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.

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