The First Word is back to bring you all the interviews and build-up to Bolton Wanderers' home game against West Ham United in the Championship.

We have an interview with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, some analysis from Whites super fan Russ Pollitt and a chat with press box regular Dan Barnes, reflecting on Josh Sheehan's successful appeal against his red card at Millwall.

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