Welcome to The First Word as Wanderers aim to be pitch perfect at Port Vale!

After a couple of frustrating draws, the Whites face a potential banana skin against a side sitting bottom of League One, but who have proven they are no pushovers with a remarkable FA Cup run.

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino, plus Russ Pollitt drops by to share his thoughts on the past week at Wanderers.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!

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Welcome to The First Word as Wanderers aim to be pitch perfect at Port Vale!
After a couple of frustrating draws, the Whites face a potential banana skin against a side sitting bottom of League One, but who have proven they are no pushovers with a remarkable FA Cup run.
Hear from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino, plus Russ Pollitt drops by to share his thoughts on the past week at Wanderers.
It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!
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We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just &pound;31 for a WHOLE YEAR!
Alternatively, pay &pound;5 for five months - after which it will be &pound;4.99 per month.
You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, <a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=Marc-Iles&amp;utm_term=Nov_25&amp;utm_content=181125">please click HERE.</a>
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Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News.  On Thursday join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines, rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests.  Before every game we bring you The First Word with the best of the pre-match press conference and a look at the key stats behind the game, and then after the final whistle we bring you The Last Word with instant reaction.

Welcome to the The Buff, a Bolton Wanderers podcast from The Bolton News.&nbsp; On Thursday join chief football writer Marc Iles for a light-hearted look at the latest headlines, rumours, reaction, and some big-name guests.&nbsp; Before every game we bring you The First Word with the best of the pre-match press conference and a look at the key stats behind the game, and then after the final whistle we bring you The Last Word with instant reaction.

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The First Word - Port Vale v Bolton Wanderers

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And things are getting tense on Wanderers Mountain.

Two draws against Rotherham United and Doncaster Rovers have all-but ended slim hopes of automatic promotion but do they hint at bigger issues?

It seems inconceivable that Wanderers won't make the play-offs as a bare minimum but with Corey Blackett-Taylor now out for the season and a few awkward questions being asked about the club's season as a whole, is there a danger of implosion?

We examine the pros and cons, look over the week's headlines from The Bolton News, read out your emails and give our predictions on what might happen at Port Vale this weekend.

It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!

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We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on emily.wood@localiq.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.

Welcome back to The Buff Podcast... And things are getting tense on Wanderers Mountain.<a href="https://shorturl.at/l1cMe"></a>
Two draws against Rotherham United and Doncaster Rovers have all-but ended slim hopes of automatic promotion but do they hint at bigger issues?
It seems inconceivable that Wanderers won't make the play-offs as a bare minimum but with Corey Blackett-Taylor now out for the season and a few awkward questions being asked about the club's season as a whole, is there a danger of implosion?
We examine the pros and cons, look over the week's headlines from The Bolton News, read out your emails and give our predictions on what might happen at Port Vale this weekend.
It's the biggest, it's the best, it's The Buff!
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We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
Subscription to The Bolton News will cost just &pound;5 for five whole months.
You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=Marc-Iles&amp;utm_term=Nov_25&amp;utm_content=181125">please click HERE.</a>
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We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on <a href="mailto:emily.wood@localiq.co.uk">emily.wood@localiq.co.uk </a>&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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.

Don't panic! Doom-mongering, draws and the case for the defence

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a goalless draw that has left pretty much everyone feeling nonplussed.

In the absence of too much goalmouth action to talk about, Marc Iles sifts through what a 15th draw of the season means for Bolton and brings you some post-match reaction from Steven Schumacher and Jack Bonham.

Henry Hewitt drops by with his take on the game and we hear why Corey Blackett-Taylor probably won't be playing again for Wanderers this season.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

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Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on emily.wood@localiq.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.

Welcome back to The Last Word... And a goalless draw that has left pretty much everyone feeling nonplussed.
In the absence of too much goalmouth action to talk about, Marc Iles sifts through what a 15th draw of the season means for Bolton and brings you some post-match reaction from Steven Schumacher and Jack Bonham.
Henry Hewitt drops by with his take on the game and we hear why Corey Blackett-Taylor probably won't be playing again for Wanderers this season.
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We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from &pound;31 for a WHOLE YEAR!
Alternatively, pay &pound;5 for five months - after which it will be &pound;4.99 per month.
You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, <a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=Marc-Iles&amp;utm_term=Nov_25&amp;utm_content=181125">please click HERE.</a>
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If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on <a href="mailto:emily.wood@localiq.co.uk">emily.wood@localiq.co.uk </a>&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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.

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Doncaster Rovers

Welcome back to The Last Word... Another comeback, another draw, and maybe the end of the automatic promotion chase?

Join Marc Iles to sift through the details of a frantic 2-2 draw at Rotherham United in which we once again saw the best and the worst of what Steven Schumacher's side have to offer.

Henry Hewitt weighs in with his verdict from the stand and we hear from a disgruntled Bolton boss, who admitted it was two points dropped rather than one gained in the end.

Max Conway talks to the local press after returning to the team and we ask whether Wanderers have got a problem on their hands keeping up momentum with nine games to play and only third place to protect.

We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.

Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from £31 for a WHOLE YEAR!

Alternatively, pay £5 for five months - after which it will be £4.99 per month.

You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, please click HERE.

We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.

If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on emily.wood@localiq.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.

Welcome back to The Last Word... Another comeback, another draw, and maybe the end of the automatic promotion chase?
Join Marc Iles to sift through the details of a frantic 2-2 draw at Rotherham United in which we once again saw the best and the worst of what Steven Schumacher's side have to offer.
Henry Hewitt weighs in with his verdict from the stand and we hear from a disgruntled Bolton boss, who admitted it was two points dropped rather than one gained in the end.
Max Conway talks to the local press after returning to the team and we ask whether Wanderers have got a problem on their hands keeping up momentum with nine games to play and only third place to protect.
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We have a very special offer for listeners of The Buff Podcast - so take note.
Subscription to The Bolton News will cost from &pound;31 for a WHOLE YEAR!
Alternatively, pay &pound;5 for five months - after which it will be &pound;4.99 per month.
You'll be doing this podcast a massive favour by using The Buff's subscription page, so please do take a look. For all the details, <a href="https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=Marc-Iles&amp;utm_term=Nov_25&amp;utm_content=181125">please click HERE.</a>
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We are on the lookout for advertisers and sponsors for The Buff, The First Word and The Last Word.
If you are interested in getting involved in the biggest BWFC podcast, or would like to advertise in our Bolton Wanderers coverage in the Bolton News please email our advertising department on <a href="mailto:emily.wood@localiq.co.uk">emily.wood@localiq.co.uk </a>&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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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