Defeat at Barnsley has left Bolton Wanderers' play-off hopes hanging by a thread, so it's no wonder folk are in a bad mood this week.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt host their own pity party looking back at the damage done by the result at Oakwell, and what it all means for the future of this group of players.

As ever, we bring you all the week's headlines from The Bolton News, including the huge raft of injuries, agent fees and the subject of post-match player interviews and what we should read from them.

We've also got your emails - a question about player passion, and whether it matters if they are homegrown or local, and exactly who IS the voice of Bolton Wanderers?

And we'll be making our grim predictions for the Easter weekend, a home game against high-flying Wycombe and a trip to Lincoln City.

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WAS this the moment that the play-off dream died?

Defeat at Barnsley was certainly one of the more disappointing performances in a season of many lows, and, as ever, Marc Iles is here to talk you through the details.

We have some expert fan-analysis from Henry Hewitt and post-match interviews with Steven Schumacher and George Thomason.

We discuss the potential for a mass summer clear-out, and whether with so many contracted players it is too expensive to consider, and we ponder what happens next for Wanderers after four first team players picked up injuries at Oakwell.

 

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Welcome to The Buff Podcast, thanks for not missing it.

Yes, that's a reference to Tuesday night, and, no, it won't be the only mention that a wasteful night will get. Sigh.

But there are five games to go, all hope isn't lost, and it's time to discuss the week's headlines in The Bolton News and get ready for another matchday at Barnsley.

We hear from Aaron Morley direct from the training ground at Lostock, and on a day when logistics didn't hep the recording of a podcast, we have TWO co-hosts in Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt helping us through all the top stories, your emails and a stack-load of discussion at the business end of the season.

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WELCOME back to The Last Word - and don't think for one moment that we can explain how Bolton Wanderers didn't get three points from that game!

Rotherham completed a proper smash-and-grab at The Toughsheet thanks to Sam Nombe's first half strike, and the list of missed chances from the Whites thereafter could take up a series of podcasts on their own.

We hear from Steven Schumacher and Kyle Dempsey after the defeat plus some expert opinions from Henry Hewitt, Russ Pollitt... And even me, Marc Iles. 

WELCOME back to The Last Word, and a look back at Wanderers' win against Bristol Rovers. Spoiler alert: It wasn't a great game.

Three points in the bag for the Whites thanks to Aaron Collins' second half goal but a largely frustrating and forgettable 90 minutes.

Marc Iles tries his best to make it sound interesting, Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt chip in their views and we hear from the real experts as Bolton boss Steven Schumacher and the winning goal-scorer Collins give their views after the final whistle.

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JOIN us for a celebratory podcast looking back at the long-awaited win against Wigan Athletic and all the Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to guide you through another action-packed week, and look forward to a home double-header against Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United as Steven Schumacher's side look to cement their spot in the top six.

We're also interested to know - where is the weirdest place you have ever watched Bolton Wanderers? And where do you listen to The Buff? Answers on a postcard, but preferably an email.

We're also treated to a new song from our Buff Beethoven, Simon Woods, who may, or may not, make reference to a certain DJ and a certain pre-match chant. 

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FINALLY... Wanderers, have won, at Wigan Athletic!

A decade of hurt was ended by a wave of Chris Forino's right foot, and a forgettable game was, well, forgotten. And the party was started.

Marc Iles is back with a bumper podcast bringing you all the analysis and interviews you'd want from the game. Henry Hewitt and Russ Pollitt provide their view and we hear from Steven Schumacher and the winning goal-scorer Forino after what was a glorious night to be a Wanderer. 

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WELCOME back to The Last Word... And another derby day disappointment.

We've been here before, folks. And though Bolton's performance on the day wasn't terrible, the outcome stings just as much.

What damage has the result done to the play-off chances, or morale heading into the Wigan game? Only time will tell.

But by way of an explanation, we hear from Steven Schumacher and George Johnston, plus offer our own analysis from Marc Iles, Henry Hewitt and Russell Pollitt.

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LET'S not beat about the bush, it isn't just about three points at Blackpool and Wigan.

Sure, two wins would count the same amount towards the play-off push as if they were achieved at Stevenage and Crawley, and Bolton would still have a fair way to go before we could call this season a success. BUT.

It has been far too long since we could celebrate a win at Bloomfield Road, and don't get us started on a decade of hurt against the Latics. 

This week, Marc and Henry have come armed with back-up, and Russ Pollitt joins us for a proper look at how Wanderers could end the jinx. 

Of course we do all the BWFC headlines from The Bolton News and read out your emails but this week, the results are all that matters.

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Welcome back to The Buff Podcast - and we've shaken things up this week with not one but TWO co-hosts guiding us through the headlines and gossip at Bolton Wanderers.

Marc Iles is back, as ever, but along with Henry Hewitt we are also joined by Russ Pollitt to review and discuss everything that is happening at the club.

We look at all the fallout from Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Stockport, what is has done to the play-off chances and whether Wanderers have the squad necessary to get back up into the top six soon.

We discuss Nathan Baxter's contract, and the fact he wants to remain with the Whites beyond this summer. Has Bolton's keeper battle been a good thing for him?

And we read out your emails including the best-ever North West derby, Bolton Wanderers franchise names and lots more.

 

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