Marc Iles
@marciles.bsky.social
Chief football writer of The Bolton News, host of The Buff and The Last Word Podcasts. Watcher of Bolton Wanderers, enjoyer of biscuits.
Full time match report - And it was never in doubt. Was it? 😉
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Full time match report: Thierry Gale seals comeback win for dominant Wanderers
Second-half goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale sealed a deserved 2-1 win for Bolton Wanderers against Exeter City at the Toughsheet.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Full time match report - And it was never in doubt. Was it? 😉
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256958... #bwfc
Half time and Wanderers a goal down after a big error from Sharman-Lowe. Loads of possession but haven't asked enough big questions of an Exeter defence now packed like sardines on the edge of the box. Going to be a long day... #bwfc 0-1
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Half time and Wanderers a goal down after a big error from Sharman-Lowe. Loads of possession but haven't asked enough big questions of an Exeter defence now packed like sardines on the edge of the box. Going to be a long day... #bwfc 0-1
So, that's three changes for Wanderers...
Sheehan, Cissoko and Cozier-Duberry IN.
Dempsey, Osei-Tutu and Simons OUT.
Your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen? #bwfc
Sheehan, Cissoko and Cozier-Duberry IN.
Dempsey, Osei-Tutu and Simons OUT.
Your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen? #bwfc
December 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So, that's three changes for Wanderers...
Sheehan, Cissoko and Cozier-Duberry IN.
Dempsey, Osei-Tutu and Simons OUT.
Your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen? #bwfc
Sheehan, Cissoko and Cozier-Duberry IN.
Dempsey, Osei-Tutu and Simons OUT.
Your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen? #bwfc
“I think they've had three defeats in the last 10 games, two of them were away from home that were narrow against Leyton Orient and Bradford" - Steven Schumacher on Exeter's threat and defensive stability.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256940... #bwfc
'Pose a threat' - Why Schumacher isn't taking Exeter City lightly
What Steven Schumacher expects from Exeter as Wanderers aim to make it back-to-back wins in League One
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December 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
“I think they've had three defeats in the last 10 games, two of them were away from home that were narrow against Leyton Orient and Bradford" - Steven Schumacher on Exeter's threat and defensive stability.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256940... #bwfc
Straight from the Stands: Some very straight-talking this week, too. Can't accuse our fans panel of lacking an opinion! 😂
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256920... #bwfc
Straight from the Stands: System failure, FA Cup off-days and transfer wish-list
Straight from the Stands - Our panel of Bolton Wanderers fans have their say on the issues affecting the club this week.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Straight from the Stands: Some very straight-talking this week, too. Can't accuse our fans panel of lacking an opinion! 😂
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256920... #bwfc
Steven Schumacher on Jordi Osei-Tutu's winner at Mansfield, and the different qualities he brings when named on the left side of Bolton's attack.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256951... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256951... #bwfc
How Osei-Tutu brings something different in wide areas for Wanderers
Steven Schumacher on Jordi Osei-Tutu's form and why he brings something different in the wide areas for Wanderers
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Steven Schumacher on Jordi Osei-Tutu's winner at Mansfield, and the different qualities he brings when named on the left side of Bolton's attack.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256951... #bwfc
We open up the archives to see three previous meetings with Exeter City - Whatmore's homecoming, some refereeing controversy and two FA Cup heroes from the 1920s.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2569225... #bwfc (£)
From the Archives: Whatmore's homecoming, FA Cup heroes and ref controversy
Step back into our time machine and re-live three previous meetings between Bolton Wanderers and Exeter City from the BEN archives.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
We open up the archives to see three previous meetings with Exeter City - Whatmore's homecoming, some refereeing controversy and two FA Cup heroes from the 1920s.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2569225... #bwfc (£)
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2569225... #bwfc (£)
The First Word: @danbarnesjourno.bsky.social talks you through the best of the pre-game press conference, including interviews with Steven Schumacher and Max Conway.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256903... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256903... #bwfc
The First Word - Bolton Wanderers v Exeter City
Hear from Steven Schumacher and Max Conway as Wanderers prepare to take on Exeter City in League One
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December 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The First Word: @danbarnesjourno.bsky.social talks you through the best of the pre-game press conference, including interviews with Steven Schumacher and Max Conway.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256903... #bwfc
Team news latest - Taylor still out for Wanderers but Cissoko back in contention.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256938... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256938... #bwfc
Team news: Schumacher issues Taylor update as Bolton gear up for busy period
The latest team news from Wanderers including an update on Richard Taylor's groin issue
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Team news latest - Taylor still out for Wanderers but Cissoko back in contention.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256938... #bwfc
On The Buff this week...
🐦 Giving Swindon the bird...
🚦 Motorway detour madness
🥅 Mason Burstow. Discuss
🌍 World Cup Wanderers
⚔️ Crossing. What gives?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
🐦 Giving Swindon the bird...
🚦 Motorway detour madness
🥅 Mason Burstow. Discuss
🌍 World Cup Wanderers
⚔️ Crossing. What gives?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
The Buff Presents: Dirge, detours and goal droughts
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt lead you through the week's Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News plus all the gossip from the Toughsheet.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On The Buff this week...
🐦 Giving Swindon the bird...
🚦 Motorway detour madness
🥅 Mason Burstow. Discuss
🌍 World Cup Wanderers
⚔️ Crossing. What gives?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
🐦 Giving Swindon the bird...
🚦 Motorway detour madness
🥅 Mason Burstow. Discuss
🌍 World Cup Wanderers
⚔️ Crossing. What gives?
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
George Johnston and Eoin Toal boast an unbeaten record as a starting partnership at Bolton this season (and a pretty good one, historically). Steven Schumacher explains why Jonno's consistency has been such a bonus.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256906... #bwfc
Why George Johnston is helping keep defensive standards high at Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers are in the midst of a solid run of defensive displays in League One, with George Johnston a key component.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
George Johnston and Eoin Toal boast an unbeaten record as a starting partnership at Bolton this season (and a pretty good one, historically). Steven Schumacher explains why Jonno's consistency has been such a bonus.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256906... #bwfc
Why Josh Sheehan is such an important cog in the Wanderers midfield.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256898... #bwfc
'He gets it' - Schumacher explains Josh Sheehan's key role at Bolton Wanderers
Josh Sheehan could be heading to the World Cup finals next year - but for now he has a key role in Bolton Wanderers' promotion efforts.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Why Josh Sheehan is such an important cog in the Wanderers midfield.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256898... #bwfc
'We'll look after him!' - Amario Cozier-Duberry won't be run into the ground at Wanderers, promises Steven Schumacher.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256884... #bwfc
Bolton Wanderers won't risk burn out for star winger Amario Cozier-Duberry
Bolton Wanderers won't take risks with key winger Amario Cozier-Duberry as their festive fixture list kicks into gear.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
'We'll look after him!' - Amario Cozier-Duberry won't be run into the ground at Wanderers, promises Steven Schumacher.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256884... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256884... #bwfc
The Buff - out now! Reviews of the Swindon/Mansfield game, predictions for Exeter, a round-up of this week's headlines, your emails and Why I'm a Wanderer. And it's free!
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
The Buff Presents: Dirge, detours and goal droughts
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt lead you through the week's Bolton Wanderers headlines from The Bolton News plus all the gossip from the Toughsheet.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Buff - out now! Reviews of the Swindon/Mansfield game, predictions for Exeter, a round-up of this week's headlines, your emails and Why I'm a Wanderer. And it's free!
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256916... #bwfc
“Mason will be fine, and his goal will come. He just needs to stay calm with it" - Schumacher's backing for 'frustrated' front man Mason Burstow, now 11 hours since his last goal for Bolton.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256875... #bwfc
'Frustrated' Mason Burstow has to keep faith, says Bolton Wanderers boss
Steven Schumacher has told Mason Burstow to stick to the script if he wants to get back on the goal trail at Bolton Wanderers.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“Mason will be fine, and his goal will come. He just needs to stay calm with it" - Schumacher's backing for 'frustrated' front man Mason Burstow, now 11 hours since his last goal for Bolton.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256875... #bwfc
Chances are, Wanderers must start getting clinical if they are to chase down a top two spot in League One.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256880... #bwfc
Time to get clinical: Promotion numbers that Wanderers will want to improve
Bolton Wanderers are fighting at the top of League One despite one key issue proving a consistent thorn in their side this season.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Chances are, Wanderers must start getting clinical if they are to chase down a top two spot in League One.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256880... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256880... #bwfc
Nigel Clough didn't think it was a red card last night and felt his side should have had a penalty at the end of the game. Imagine my surprise.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
‘No intent’ – Mansfield boss Clough’s verdict on red card and penalty shout
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough's view of the defeat against Wanderers and Rhys Oates' red card
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December 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Nigel Clough didn't think it was a red card last night and felt his side should have had a penalty at the end of the game. Imagine my surprise.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
The Last Word Podcast: One tired podcaster takes you through last night's action and interviews.
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
The Last Word: Interviews and analysis from Bolton's win at Mansfield Town
Join Marc Iles for the best of the post-match interviews and analysis as Bolton Wanderers beat Mansfield Town 1-0 at Field Mill.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Last Word Podcast: One tired podcaster takes you through last night's action and interviews.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
“It wasn't a classic, it won't be a game we'll remember forever, but three points, that's all that we care about."
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
Match reaction: Steven Schumacher's view on Wanderers' 1-0 win at Mansfield
Steven Schumacher said three points was the only thing on his mind after Bolton Wanderers edged out 10-man Mansfield Town at Field Mill.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“It wasn't a classic, it won't be a game we'll remember forever, but three points, that's all that we care about."
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www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256858... #bwfc
So that's 10 changes for Wanderers - Eoin Toal the only survivor from Swindon. And Amario Cozier-Duberry on the bench. Your thoughts, ladies and gents? #bwfc
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
So that's 10 changes for Wanderers - Eoin Toal the only survivor from Swindon. And Amario Cozier-Duberry on the bench. Your thoughts, ladies and gents? #bwfc
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM