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.
“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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'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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Chances are, Wanderers must start getting clinical if they are to chase down a top two spot in League One.
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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.
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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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‘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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The Last Word Podcast: One tired podcaster takes you through last night's action and interviews.
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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.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Last Word Podcast: One tired podcaster takes you through last night's action and interviews.
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“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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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.
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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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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
Big Match Preview: Mansfield's unforgiving Field Mill doesn't care for bruised egos, especially on a wintry night like tonight.
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Talking Points: Snooze, you lose - Wanderers need to find form on the road
As Bolton Wanderers prepare for a trip to Mansfield Town, we look at some of the big talking points in the build-up.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Big Match Preview: Mansfield's unforgiving Field Mill doesn't care for bruised egos, especially on a wintry night like tonight.
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Team news for tonight - Taylor probably out, Johnston back available but question mark over Cissoko involvement.
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Team news: Schumacher issues Cissoko and Taylor updates for Mansfield trip
The latest team news from Wanderers ahead of their trip to Mansfield Town in League One
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December 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Team news for tonight - Taylor probably out, Johnston back available but question mark over Cissoko involvement.
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“It’s a quick reality check, and then back to work, and be positive" - Steven Schumacher didn't feel a forensic investigation into Swindon was necessary yesterday as his side prepared for League One action at Mansfield.
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'Can't dwell on it!' - Schumacher wants to make quality count after cup fail
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher says his players were honest in addressing their failings at Swindon Town in the FA Cup.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
“It’s a quick reality check, and then back to work, and be positive" - Steven Schumacher didn't feel a forensic investigation into Swindon was necessary yesterday as his side prepared for League One action at Mansfield.
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Steven Schumacher looking at the "bigger picture" on Wanderers' away form - but highlights one trend he wants to see ended at Mansfield Town tonight.
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Schumacher looks at 'bigger picture' as Bolton look to bounce back from cup exit
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher is taking cup defeat at Swindon Town in his stride - and says his team can respond at Mansfield.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Steven Schumacher looking at the "bigger picture" on Wanderers' away form - but highlights one trend he wants to see ended at Mansfield Town tonight.
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Really liking these 'alternative' match reports. Had a few of them this season. More than happy for folk to send them to me. Here's David Parker on Saturday's cup exit at Swindon... 🍺
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Alternative match report: T'was a Grand Day Out, Until it Wasn't!
Bolton Wanderers fan David Parker presents his view of the 4-0 defeat at Swindon Town and why his glass was, mercifully, half full.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Really liking these 'alternative' match reports. Had a few of them this season. More than happy for folk to send them to me. Here's David Parker on Saturday's cup exit at Swindon... 🍺
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Why were George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko absent from the squad at Swindon? Steven Schumacher explains all...
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Why Wanderers left George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko at home against Swindon
Bolton Wanderers boss has explained why George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko did not feature in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Swindon Town.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Why were George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko absent from the squad at Swindon? Steven Schumacher explains all...
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ICYMI - Player ratings as dismal as you'd expect. Only one man clung on to the 'average' six.
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Player ratings: How Wanderers players fared in the 4-0 defeat at Swindon Town
Bolton Wanderers crashed out of the FA Cup at League Two Swindon Town - but how did we rate the players on the day?
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December 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
ICYMI - Player ratings as dismal as you'd expect. Only one man clung on to the 'average' six.
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The Fans' View column: And I think Alan was one of those who got wet. Not a happy chap.
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Fan's View: Alan Houghton's take on Bolton's FA Cup exit
The rainswept drive to the old railway town of Swindon was made even more miserable by road closures and heavy traffic, putting an extra hour on the…
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December 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The Fans' View column: And I think Alan was one of those who got wet. Not a happy chap.
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A wretched performance, a wake-up call for those who thought Wanderers had it sussed. But not the end of the world... A Big Match Verdict, ICYMI.
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Big Match Verdict: Can Wanderers style out a disastrous day and find success?
Drenched, defeated but can Bolton Wanderers take a lesson from their manager's recent history to make sure this cup defeat doesn't matter in the end.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A wretched performance, a wake-up call for those who thought Wanderers had it sussed. But not the end of the world... A Big Match Verdict, ICYMI.
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Why Steven Schumacher felt he didn't need to "fly off the handle" after the defeat at Swindon, with a trip to Mansfield in such close proximity.
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'I won't over-react' - We deserve chance to put it right at Mansfield, says boss
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher kept a lid on his disappointment after a 4-0 defeat at Swindon Town in the FA Cup second round.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Why Steven Schumacher felt he didn't need to "fly off the handle" after the defeat at Swindon, with a trip to Mansfield in such close proximity.
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“Trust me, it has not been taken lightly" - Eoin Toal says there has been some 'self-policing' in the dressing room after Saturday's FA Cup exit at Swindon Town.
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'We let them down badly' - Toal holds up hands for Swindon FA Cup nightmare
Bolton Wanderers captain Eoin Toal admitted the performance at Swindon Town in the second round of the FA Cup wasn't close to good enough.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
“Trust me, it has not been taken lightly" - Eoin Toal says there has been some 'self-policing' in the dressing room after Saturday's FA Cup exit at Swindon Town.
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Ian Holloway's thoughts on Swindon's FA Cup win against Wanderers - and score-line he reckons "flattered" his side.
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Holloway hails Swindon cup shock against Bolton but score 'flattered' his side
Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway reckons Saturday's 4-0 win against Bolton Wanderers was the best he's seen in more than a decade.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ian Holloway's thoughts on Swindon's FA Cup win against Wanderers - and score-line he reckons "flattered" his side.
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Why Johnston and Cissoko were not in the squad at Swindon.
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Why Wanderers left George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko at home against Swindon
Bolton Wanderers boss has explained why George Johnston and Ibrahim Cissoko did not feature in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Swindon Town.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Why Johnston and Cissoko were not in the squad at Swindon.
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"If there is a scant shred of solace to be salvaged from this dripping wet pile of tripe, it’s that Steven Schumacher knows better than most how to style-out such a disaster and still find success" - The Big Match Verdict is LIVE.
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Big Match Verdict: Can Wanderers style out a disastrous day and find success?
Drenched, defeated but can Bolton Wanderers take a lesson from their manager's recent history to make sure this cup defeat doesn't matter in the end.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"If there is a scant shred of solace to be salvaged from this dripping wet pile of tripe, it’s that Steven Schumacher knows better than most how to style-out such a disaster and still find success" - The Big Match Verdict is LIVE.
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My on the whistle take on Wanderers' dismal cup exit at Swindon Town.
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Full time: Bolton Wanderers embarrassed by League Two Swindon Town in the cup
Bolton Wanderers bowed out of the FA Cup with a woeful display against Swindon Town at the County Ground.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
My on the whistle take on Wanderers' dismal cup exit at Swindon Town.
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Match reaction: Steven Schumacher not mincing his words after that dire defeat.
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Match reaction: Steven Schumacher's response to Wanderers' 4-0 defeat at Swindon
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher said his players had let themselves and the fans down with a dire display at Swindon in the FA Cup.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Match reaction: Steven Schumacher not mincing his words after that dire defeat.
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