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Chief football writer of The Bolton News, host of The Buff and The Last Word Podcasts. Watcher of Bolton Wanderers, enjoyer of biscuits.

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'Grounded' Conway on Wanderers progression, rejecting Man City and home comforts Bolton Wanderers defender Max Conway discusses his rapid rise, why he turned down Manchester City in his youth, and form at the Toughsheet.

Some lovely stuff here from Max Conway on rejecting Manchester City as a very young lad, making his way through tough times at Wanderers, and why he's nowhere near the finished article.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256267... #bwfc

18.11.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Will Forrester may have to get in line for his next shot at Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers' fit-again defender Will Forrester may have to be patient as he waits for another first team chance under Steven Schumacher.

Will Forrester praised for his work on the training ground - but Steven Schumacher says the centre-half must be patient as he waits for another first team chance.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256260... #bwfc

18.11.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That transfer window was pure Banter Era Bolton...

17.11.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanderers give fans an update on possibility of safe standing at the Toughsteet Bolton Wanderers have issued an update to supporters on their plans to bring Safe Standing areas to the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

ICYMI - Where Safe Standing, erm, stands, at Wanderers after last season's supporters' vote.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256212... #bwfc

17.11.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I do miss the bats*** crazy transfer stories of the Premier League days. Remember when Denilson nearly signed for Wanderers? He does...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256275... #bwfc

17.11.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Bolton Wanderers are not getting stressed about Super Amario's future Bolton Wanderers are firm in their view that Amario Cozier-Duberry will be staying beyond January... So why are the fans not convinced?

The Super Amario situation.

β˜‘οΈ Yes, he could be recalled in January.
❎ But, no, Wanderers are quite relaxed about it.

Here's why...

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256239... #bwfc

17.11.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be prepared: Schumacher confident Wanderers will be ready for January window Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher reckons his club will be prepared for anything the January transfer window can throw at them.

Why Steven Schumacher says Wanderers will "be prepared" for the upcoming January transfer window.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256249... #bwfc

17.11.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No guarantees offered as Erhahon and Gale come back into plans for Wanderers Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher has warned fit-again Ethan Erhahon and Thierry Gale that competition is high within his squad.

Erhahon and Gale are on their way back at Wanderers - but Steven Schumacher has warned that stepping straight back into the side/squad is not a 'given'.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256213... #bwfc

15.11.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the Archives: Wanderers' forgotten goal-gluts from past years This week, we delve deep into the BEN archives to find Wanderers' forgotten goal-gluts from past years

From the Archives: Putting four past Arsenal and six past Hull City and Manchester United - some forgotten (and in one case unseen) goal gluts from Wanderers' past.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256197... #bwfc (Β£)

15.11.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanderers explain why FA Cup tickets are not built into season ticket prices Bolton Wanderers have answered fans' queries on whether the cost of home FA Cup tickets could be factored into the season ticket price.

Why FA Cup ticket prices are not built into the season ticket at Bolton Wanderers.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256211... #bwfc

15.11.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Straight From the Stands: Why Dempsey can be final piece of Bolton puzzle This week, our Wanderers panel discuss the big wins against Port Vale and Oldham, and why Kyle Dempsey can be the missing piece of the puzzle

Wanderers fans tackling the issues this week, including Kyle Dempsey's return to prominence, Super Amario's amazing run and getting noticed in League One.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256199... #bwfc

15.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Straight from the Stands special: Adventures of an undercover Wanderer Bolton Wanderers fan Joe Penketh braved the rain - and a seat in the home end - to bring us a special match report from the 6-2 win at Oldham.

A day early for our SFTS column - but Wanderers fan Joe Penketh has provided an 'alternative' match report from Tuesday night's game at Oldham. Well worth a read. πŸ˜‚
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256211... #bwfc

14.11.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Buff presents: Ten goals, two wins... that was liquid football! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another podcast jam packed with Bolton Wanderers discussion, headlines and gossip!

On The Buff this week...

⚽️ Goals, goals, goals...
πŸ‘ŠπŸΎ Super Amario staying put?
πŸ”Ÿ The number 10 debate.
πŸ‘Ÿ Reebok return?
πŸ’° The cost of running Wanderers.

All this plus emails, Why I'm a Wanderer, Hen-lines and when City were crap!

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256203... #bwfc

14.11.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanderers skipper Toal hoping to take a step closer to his World Cup dream Bolton Wanderers fans will be wishing Eoin Toal well as he represents Northern Ireland tonight in Slovakia, with a World Cup play-off place within…

Eoin Toal in action with Northern Ireland tonight and in decent form too. Here's why he thinks Michael O'Neill's side have a "really good shot" of making the World Cup play-offs.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256183... #bwfc

14.11.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Buff presents: Ten goals, two wins... that was liquid football! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another podcast jam packed with Bolton Wanderers discussion, headlines and gossip!

The Buff Podcast is out: And it's got a foot like a traction engine!
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256203... #bwfc

13.11.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's Bradford City at home in the Vertu Trophy round of 32. Not the worst draw in the word. #bwfc

13.11.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bolton Wanderers launch half season ticket in chase for record Toughsheet crowds Bolton Wanderers are offering supporters a chance to buy a half season ticket, kicking off on Boxing Day against Rotherham United.

Half season ticket offer launched at Wanderers - might just be enough to nudge them towards record crowds at this level.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256186... #bwfc

13.11.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Great fit' - Why Ex-England star Emile Heskey says son Jaden perfect for Bolton Former Bolton Wanderers and England striker Emile Heskey believes his son Jaden could be a 'great fit' for Steven Schumacher's promotion chasers.

Ex-Bolton and England striker Emile Heskey reckons his son Jaden - on the books with Manchester City - is a 'great fit' for Wanderers in the January window.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256181... #bwfc

13.11.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Long time coming' - Forss hopes Oldham double will spell a scoring streak Bolton Wanderers striker Marcus Forss hopes getting back into the scoring groove against Oldham Athletic will trigger a run of goals at the club.

Marcus Forss hopes his brace in the Vertu Trophy at Oldham can kickstart his own goalscoring form with Wanderers.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256174... #bwfc

13.11.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fans gallery: Can you spot yourself in the crowd as Wanderers beat Oldham? Try and spot yourself in a sell-out away end as Bolton Wanderers put six goals past Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.

Spot yourself in the away end at Boundary Park last night with our fans' gallery from Wanderers' 6-2 win against Oldham.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256167... #bwfc

12.11.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No time to celebrate: Toby takes his place in the history books at Wanderers Bolton Wanderers' newest teenage goal-scorer joins some famous names in the history books - but won't have time to celebrate!

The story of last night was Toby Ritchie's debut goal for Wanderers, which places him above Jack Wilshere in the club's all-time youngest goal-scorers. Not that he has time to celebrate!
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256155... #bwfc

12.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Player ratings - How Wanderers fared in their 6-2 win against Oldham Athletic Bolton Wanderers rattled six goals past League Two Oldham Athletic to round off their group fixtures in the Vertu Trophy - but how did we rate them?

Player ratings - Not the easiest one to judge. Loads of goals but some context needed on the numbers.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256149... #bwfc

12.11.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Last Word - Interviews and analysis on Wanderers' 6-2 win at Oldham Athletic Join Marc Iles to tiptoe around the puddles in a look at Bolton Wanderers' rain-soaked win at League Two Oldham Athletic in the Vertu Trophy.

The Last Word - Interviews, analysis and Lieutenant Pigeon... All in podcast form.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256148... #bwfc

12.11.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In fairness, they saved the majority for that end. πŸ˜‚

11.11.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Match reaction: What Steven Schumacher made of the 6-2 win at Oldham Athletic Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher was delighted to see a much-changed side put six goals past League Two Oldham in the Vertu Trophy.

What a damp, but delighted Steven Schumacher made of tonight's 6-2 win at Oldham Athletic.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256148... #bwfc

11.11.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Match report: Wanderers hit Oldham for six in final Vertu Trophy group tie Bolton Wanderers rattled six goals past Oldham Athletic in their final Vertu Trophy group game at a rain soaked Boundary Park.

Match report - Vertu-al insanity as the goals rain down at Boundary Park.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256147... #bwfc

11.11.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday Live: Oldham Athletic 2-6 Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers finish off their group games in the Vertu Trophy with a short trip to Oldham Athletic. All the action from Boundary Park with Marc…

Match report - Vertu-al insanity as the goals rain down at Boundary Park.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wander... #bwfc

11.11.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday Live: Oldham Athletic v Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers finish off their group games in the Vertu Trophy with a short trip to Oldham Athletic. All the action from Boundary Park with Marc…

Matchday Live - Boundary Perk.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wander... #bwfc

11.11.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Priorities' but new CEO is keen to hear what needs to improve at the Toughsheet Bolton Wanderers chief executive officer David Ray is keen to learn what supporters want to see improved around the Toughsheet Stadium.

Fixing a hole: Wanderers CEO on stadium improvements, priorities and an upcoming fans' survey.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256116... #bwfc

11.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe've got a young squad, so I believe that they have to look around to me and know they have to turn up" - Cyrus Christie on setting standards and making the most of every game, including tonight's dead rubber at Boundary Park.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256082... #bwfc

11.11.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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