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Patience plea for Kyle Dempsey as he raps on first team door at Wanderers

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 15h

“There is something to aim at for him and there is for anyone in the squad" - Steven Schumacher talks about Kyle Dempsey's return to fitness and his route back into first team contention.
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Steven Schumacher has assured midfielder Kyle Dempsey that he is still in the first team plans at Bolton Wanderers.

Schumacher keen to keep Bolton Wanderers firing on all fronts in league and cup

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 16h

Schumacher confident that Wanderers can compete in league and cup this season with current squad options.
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Steven Schumacher reckons Bolton Wanderers' league form and results can benefit from progressing in the cup competitions.

'At Bolton, the fans didn’t like me very much' - Nlundulu on social media abuse

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

"At Bolton, the fans didn’t like me very much. I got a lot of abuse on Twitter" - Dan Nlundulu - now reborn at St Mirren - lifts the lid on his issues at Wanderers.
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Former Bolton Wanderers striker Dan Nlundulu has discussed the social media abuse he received during his time with the club.

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

100 per cent. Once I do them all, I'll go and get a proper job...

Live Q&A: Our Bolton Wanderers writer answers your questions on the Whites

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

Q&A open until 2pm for any fans who have got some Wanderers questions to get off their chest. Here's the link...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255910... #bwfc

We are running a live Q&A session for Bolton Wanderers fans to fire their questions on the Whites to our chief football writer, Marc Iles.

Steven Schumacher excited to learn opponents in FA Cup second round draw

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

Getting ready to start a live Wanderers Q&A on @boltonnews.bsky.social from 11am - so if you fancy joining in, head over in a few minutes and ask away! #bwfc

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

Steven Schumacher shares how he'll be watching tonight's FA Cup draw - and I look back at why the second round has usually been kind to Wanderers in the past.
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Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher is looking forward to watching tonight's FA Cup second round draw.

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

“You get a little glimpse here and there in the few games that I play but I have got a lot more to offer, just wait" - Richard Taylor says he is only just getting going at Wanderers after his FA Cup goal helped them through to the second round.
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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 1d

I dare say there's a collector out there who would pay more than a fiver. Love little curiosities like this!

Player ratings: How we scored Bolton Wanderers' players in their FA Cup victory

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 2d

Player ratings - How we scored the Whites after the 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town.
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Ibrahim Cissoko and Richard Taylor scored the goals for Bolton Wanderers as they beat Huddersfield Town - but who got our highest marks?

Big Match Verdict: Cup triumph shows some hidden depths for Bolton Wanderers

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 2d

The Big Match Verdict: Wanderers reveal some hidden depths as they book a place in the second round. A longer read on an encouraging day for Steven Schumacher's improving side.
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Safely through to the second round of the FA Cup, we review Bolton Wanderers' impressive 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town.

The Last Word Podcast: Interviews and analysis from Bolton's FA Cup victory

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 3d

The Last Word - Half an hour of interviews, analysis and random muttering from yours truly on today's FA Cup win against Huddersfield Town. Contains feelings of resignation that it'll be Barnsley home/away in round two...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255894... #bwfc

Join Marc Iles for a trawl through Bolton Wanderers' 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town including post-match interviews and analysis.

Match reaction: Schumacher on Wanderers' 2-1 FA Cup win against Huddersfield

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 3d

Three in a row for the first time under Schumacher, which is nice. Bolton boss understandably pleased with a much-changed line-up.
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Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher gave his views on the 2-1 FA Cup first round win against Huddersfield Town.

Match report: Wanderers squeeze through against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 3d

Full time report: Through to the next round... Just. But a pleasing result for Wanderers, who have now won their last three in a row.
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Goals from Ibrahim Cissoko and Richard Taylor gave Bolton Wanderers victory against Huddersfield Town in a tense FA Cup first round clash.

FA Cup Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 3d

Matchday Live: FA Cup fever hits the Toughsheet. Ish.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wander... #bwfc

Bolton Wanderers kick off their FA Cup campaign with a home game against League One rivals Huddersfield Town. Marc Iles with all the action.

The Buff Podcast Toughsheet of Terror Halloween Special 2025

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 5d

The (evil) Buff Podcast has launched the (evil) Halloween Special.

👻 Possession!
👿 ACD's ghoul of the season.
📖 A Burnden Park ghost story...
🪦 Grave FA Cup predictions.
😱 Scream-mails!

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255843... #bwfc

Join Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt for a ghoulish view of the Bolton Wanderers stories this week in podcast form!

Ex-Wanderers assistant hoping to give back through new grassroots venture

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 5d

On leave Mon-Fri this week - but a quick shout out for a piece I did with Dave Flitcroft about a really worthwhile new project he's working on. Hope businesses/clubs can get involved and help make it a success.
Great to see Big Sam backing it too!
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Ex-Wanderers assistant David Flitcroft on his new venture aiming to give back to the grassroots game and who will be helping out, including Big Sam

The Big Match Verdict: Super Amario provides Wanderers with more late magic

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 9d

The Big Match Verdict: A longer read on another late show from Wanderers and why even at 0-0 the performance showed how this team has improved under Steven Schumacher.

🔓 Also unlocked - so free for all to read!

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Chief football writer Marc Iles provides his view of another astonish late winner from Amario Cozier-Duberry at the Toughsheet Stadium.

The Last Word Podcast: Interviews and analysis on Wanderers' win against Cardiff

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 9d

The Last Word: Slightly later than advertised, all the post-match interviews and reaction, plus a conservative estimate on what it would cost to buy Amario Cozier-Duberry.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255722... #bwfc 🎙️

Join Marc Iles for a look back at Bolton Wanderers' late winner against Cardiff City with post match interviews and analysis.

Match report - Super Amario strikes again in stoppage time to sink Cardiff City

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 10d

On the whistle match report: Amario Cozier-Duberry = the stoppage time final boss.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255716... #bwfc

Amario Cozier-Duberry came up with a late moment of magic to earn Bolton Wanderers a 1-0 win against Cardiff City.

From the Archives: Memorable home matches against Cardiff City

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Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 10d

Looking back at some memorable meetings with Cardiff City from the past, including a Lofthouse masterclass, Hugh Curran's lift-off and Bolton supporters grumbling at 6-2 up! 🤔
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255682... #bwfc (£)

We delve into the Bolton Evening News archives to find the memorable home games against this afternoon's opponents, Cardiff City

Straight From the Stands: Why Wanderers shouldn't fear table toppers

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 10d

Some top columns once again from our panel of Wanderers writers ✍🏼
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This week, our Wanderers panel discuss the importance of building on the Huddersfield result and why the Whites shouldn't fear leaders Cardiff

How summer talks with Steven Schumacher proved the making of Max Conway

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 10d

Talking Max Conway with Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher - why he needed some convincing in the summer, how he turned down offers from elsewhere in League One, and why he doesn't quite see him as a winger in the current system.
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Bolton Wanderers defender Max Conway signed a new long-term contract this week but has had to prove himself in the eyes of his manager.

'Intelligent' Randall will get another chance at Wanderers, says Schumacher

Marc Iles @marciles.bsky.social · 11d

Steven Schumacher on why 'intelligent' midfielder Joel Randall will get another chance to shine at Wanderers.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255680... #bwfc

Steven Schumacher has explained why Joel Randall was left out of the squad against Huddersfield - and why he shouldn't lose hope.