The new season is drawing closer and Wanderers still have plenty to do in the transfer market.

Ian Evatt has revealed some serious bids have been made but, at time of recording, there were no deals on the immediate horizon.

Should Bolton fans be concerned? Is the squad looking any stronger than it was last season?

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt chew the fat, and go through all the headlines from The Bolton News, reviewing the two friendly outings against Middlesbrough and Chorley (where Wanderers scored four times, just saying).

We examine all the injury problems and what they might mean for the start of the season, plus the boys look ahead to games against Fiorentina and Stoke City.

All of that, plus some cryptic chaos with Gavin McCann, Gavin McCan't.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk

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

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

The new season is drawing closer and Wanderers still have plenty to do in the transfer market.
Ian Evatt has revealed some serious bids have been made but, at time of recording, there were no deals on the immediate horizon.
Should Bolton fans be concerned? Is the squad looking any stronger than it was last season?
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt chew the fat, and go through all the headlines from The Bolton News, reviewing the two friendly outings against Middlesbrough and Chorley (where Wanderers scored four times, just saying).
We examine all the injury problems and what they might mean for the start of the season, plus the boys look ahead to games against Fiorentina and Stoke City.
All of that, plus some cryptic chaos with Gavin McCann, Gavin McCan't.
It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 
<hr>
Join in with our <a href="https://fantasy.efl.com/leagues/join/QAXJP9ST">EFL Fantasy League HERE.</a>
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on <a href="mailto:john.ashley@localiq.co.uk">john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk</a>
Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 
And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 
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Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News.
Join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines on and off the pitch as well as rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests.

Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News. Join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines on and off the pitch as well as rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests.

Welcome to the The Buff, a brand new Bolton Wande…

The Buff

The Buff presents: Time's a ticking for Wanderers

IT'S that time of year again where Henry Hewitt channels his inner Paul the Octopus and Marc rummages round for his crystal balls in an attempt to make sense of what is coming up in League One this season.

The Buff is back once again for episode 239, and the usual look through all the headlines at Bolton Wanderers, the transfer news and gossip, and the friendly games against Fiorentina and Stoke City.

But the meat of this podcast sandwich is made up of a club by club guide to League One - with as much insight and analysis as Henry's Google search bar could possibly muster.

Make a brew, or better still make yourself a pot of tea. This is a longer pod than normal!

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

Join in with our EFL Fantasy League HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk

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

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

IT'S that time of year again where Henry Hewitt channels his inner Paul the Octopus and Marc rummages round for his crystal balls in an attempt to make sense of what is coming up in League One this season.
The Buff is back once again for episode 239, and the usual look through all the headlines at Bolton Wanderers, the transfer news and gossip, and the friendly games against Fiorentina and Stoke City.
But the meat of this podcast sandwich is made up of a club by club guide to League One - with as much insight and analysis as Henry's Google search bar could possibly muster.
Make a brew, or better still make yourself a pot of tea. This is a longer pod than normal!
It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 
<hr>
Join in with our <a href="https://fantasy.efl.com/leagues/join/QAXJP9ST">EFL Fantasy League HERE.</a>
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on <a href="mailto:john.ashley@localiq.co.uk">john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk</a>
Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 
And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 
<a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=marc-iles&amp;utm_term=May_24&amp;utm_content=230423">Subscribe to The Bolton News online here</a>.

The Buff's Official League One Predictions Podcast

WANDERERS have made four signings this summer but the transfer rumour mill has been in full force this week, with some big names tipped to be the fifth man through the door.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to bring you all the big stories from Bolton Wanderers this week, as covered by The Bolton News.

We have seen moves for exciting attacker Karamoko Dembele and striker John McAtee hit the headlines, and developments on another player strongly linked - Kilmarnock's Danny Armstrong.

Wanderers have wrapped up the signing of ex-Burnley and Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield and played their first pre-season friendly, beating West Brom. But nobody was there to see it.

Four new home kit designs have been released by the club. The boys look at their favourite designs, and whether it's time to go back to the drawing board?

There has also been a tinge of sadness in the air as BWFC said a final farewell to the great Tommy Banks.

We delve into all the stories fans have been talking about and, as ever, read out your emails and test Henry with some cryptic clues on Gavin McCann, Gavin McCan't.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk

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

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

WANDERERS have made four signings this summer but the transfer rumour mill has been in full force this week, with some big names tipped to be the fifth man through the door.
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to bring you all the big stories from Bolton Wanderers this week, as covered by The Bolton News.
We have seen moves for exciting attacker Karamoko Dembele and striker John McAtee hit the headlines, and developments on another player strongly linked - Kilmarnock's Danny Armstrong.
Wanderers have wrapped up the signing of ex-Burnley and Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield and played their first pre-season friendly, beating West Brom. But nobody was there to see it.
Four new home kit designs have been released by the club. The boys look at their favourite designs, and whether it's time to go back to the drawing board?
There has also been a tinge of sadness in the air as BWFC said a final farewell to the great Tommy Banks.
We delve into all the stories fans have been talking about and, as ever, read out your emails and test Henry with some cryptic clues on Gavin McCann, Gavin McCan't.
It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 
<hr>
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on <a href="mailto:john.ashley@localiq.co.uk">john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk</a>
Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 
And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 
<a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=marc-iles&amp;utm_term=May_24&amp;utm_content=230423">Subscribe to The Bolton News online here</a>.

Can someone open the transfer window?... It's getting hot!

WE kick off a sixth season of The Buff Podcast with two special guests, a raft of transfer gossip and a discussion about whether Lilt should ever have been rebranded as grapefruit Fanta.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again to guide you through all the Bolton Wanderers stories from The Bolton News this week, including a few transfer tales for folk to get their teeth into.

This week's show is split into three parts. We'll review the headlines and do our usual job dissecting the gossip and speculation, and then change gear slightly, speaking with former Manchester City, Huddersfield Town and Fleetwood Town coach Steve Eyre about how he sees Wanderers doing this season, the challenges facing Ian Evatt and what he makes of the rest of League One.

And then, the cherry on top of the cake. Wanderers goalkeeper Luke Southwood joins us for a chat about how he is settling in with the Whites, plus the latest on his comeback from injury.

It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk

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

If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 

And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 

Subscribe to The Bolton News online here.

WE kick off a sixth season of The Buff Podcast with two special guests, a raft of transfer gossip and a discussion about whether Lilt should ever have been rebranded as grapefruit Fanta.
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again to guide you through all the Bolton Wanderers stories from The Bolton News this week, including a few transfer tales for folk to get their teeth into.
This week's show is split into three parts. We'll review the headlines and do our usual job dissecting the gossip and speculation, and then change gear slightly, speaking with former Manchester City, Huddersfield Town and Fleetwood Town coach Steve Eyre about how he sees Wanderers doing this season, the challenges facing Ian Evatt and what he makes of the rest of League One.
And then, the cherry on top of the cake. Wanderers goalkeeper Luke Southwood joins us for a chat about how he is settling in with the Whites, plus the latest on his comeback from injury.
It's first, not last... A grown up's podcast. 
<hr>
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers souvenir play-off pull-out contact our advertising department on <a href="mailto:john.ashley@localiq.co.uk">john.ashley@newsquest.co.uk</a>
Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday.
If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@gmail.com or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt 
And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken. 
<a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=marc-iles&amp;utm_term=May_24&amp;utm_content=230423">Subscribe to The Bolton News online here</a>.

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