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.
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Cheers to everyone who has tuned into The Buff, emailed us, sent stories, pointed out the many errors that (Henry) has made... It started off as a chance to enjoy BWFC after 'The Troubles' but turned into an alternate lifestyle! Big up to Tom, Henry, Simon, Russ, Derek, Chris etc
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Cheers to everyone who has tuned into The Buff, emailed us, sent stories, pointed out the many errors that (Henry) has made... It started off as a chance to enjoy BWFC after 'The Troubles' but turned into an alternate lifestyle! Big up to Tom, Henry, Simon, Russ, Derek, Chris etc
"Bolton has the option to buy me and that is what I want" - Ibrahim Cissoko wants to prove he's worth the investment next summer by firing Wanderers towards the Championship.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256691... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256691... #bwfc
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"Bolton has the option to buy me and that is what I want" - Ibrahim Cissoko wants to prove he's worth the investment next summer by firing Wanderers towards the Championship.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256691... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256691... #bwfc
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Regular clean sheets = promotion (usually). And Steven Schumacher is pleased to see his team's defensive work is starting to bring rewards.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256446... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256446... #bwfc
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Regular clean sheets = promotion (usually). And Steven Schumacher is pleased to see his team's defensive work is starting to bring rewards.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256446... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256446... #bwfc
Apologies for beating the subscription drum again - but to read all our Wanderers coverage, we've got an end-of-year sale on. I thank you.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Apologies for beating the subscription drum again - but to read all our Wanderers coverage, we've got an end-of-year sale on. I thank you.
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End of year sale on subscription to The Bolton News.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256275... #bwfc
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256275... #bwfc
“We'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
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256082... #bwfc
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“We'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
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256082... #bwfc
Steven Schumacher on the rise of Super Amario - and why his side's recent success has been more than just a one man show.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256075... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256075... #bwfc
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Steven Schumacher on the rise of Super Amario - and why his side's recent success has been more than just a one man show.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256075... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/256075... #bwfc
"Winning breeds confidence and it keeps everybody ticking" - Steven Schumacher on selection decisions for Port Vale and why he didn't tinker with his centre-half partnership in the FA Cup.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255948... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255948... #bwfc
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"Winning breeds confidence and it keeps everybody ticking" - Steven Schumacher on selection decisions for Port Vale and why he didn't tinker with his centre-half partnership in the FA Cup.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255948... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255948... #bwfc
Getting ready to start a live Wanderers Q&A on @boltonnews.bsky.social from 11am - so if you fancy joining in, head over in a few minutes and ask away! #bwfc
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Getting ready to start a live Wanderers Q&A on @boltonnews.bsky.social from 11am - so if you fancy joining in, head over in a few minutes and ask away! #bwfc
“You get a little glimpse here and there in the few games that I play but I have got a lot more to offer, just wait" - Richard Taylor says he is only just getting going at Wanderers after his FA Cup goal helped them through to the second round.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255895... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255895... #bwfc
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
“You get a little glimpse here and there in the few games that I play but I have got a lot more to offer, just wait" - Richard Taylor says he is only just getting going at Wanderers after his FA Cup goal helped them through to the second round.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255895... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255895... #bwfc
Looking back at some memorable stories from October 11 in 2005, 1980 and 1976, including new coaching staff, a transfer tribunal and a message from Megson!
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October 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Looking back at some memorable stories from October 11 in 2005, 1980 and 1976, including new coaching staff, a transfer tribunal and a message from Megson!
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255322... #bwfc (£)
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255322... #bwfc (£)
Just under a week to go in our autumn subscriber sale - and thanks to everyone who has signed up.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Just under a week to go in our autumn subscriber sale - and thanks to everyone who has signed up.
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Match reaction: Steven Schumacher insists he is "not too concerned" about defeat at Northampton Town.
theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255001... #bwfc
theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255001... #bwfc
September 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Match reaction: Steven Schumacher insists he is "not too concerned" about defeat at Northampton Town.
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theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/255001... #bwfc
Why the battle between Chris Forino and Eoin Toal for a centre-back spot has pleased Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254957... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254957... #bwfc
September 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Why the battle between Chris Forino and Eoin Toal for a centre-back spot has pleased Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254957... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254957... #bwfc
Schumacher searching for a first away win since Wigan - but standing in his way a Wanderers legend who has made a solid start to life in the Northampton dugout.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254916... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254916... #bwfc
September 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Schumacher searching for a first away win since Wigan - but standing in his way a Wanderers legend who has made a solid start to life in the Northampton dugout.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254916... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254916... #bwfc
Steven Schumacher on Cyrus Christie's push for full fitness, and when he could challenge for regular starts at Wanderers.
theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254925... #bwfc
theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254925... #bwfc
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Steven Schumacher on Cyrus Christie's push for full fitness, and when he could challenge for regular starts at Wanderers.
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theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254925... #bwfc
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September 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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After all the excitement of the thumping win against Wigan Athletic, the next step...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254852... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254852... #bwfc
September 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
After all the excitement of the thumping win against Wigan Athletic, the next step...
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254852... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254852... #bwfc
A pleasure to catch up with Zach Clough, 10 (and a half) years since he burst on to the scene with a winner against Wigan Athletic. An even greater pleasure to report he is loving playing football again.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254720... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254720... #bwfc
September 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A pleasure to catch up with Zach Clough, 10 (and a half) years since he burst on to the scene with a winner against Wigan Athletic. An even greater pleasure to report he is loving playing football again.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254720... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254720... #bwfc
Aaron Morley says he didn't even speak with Steven Schumacher about leaving Wanderers in the window despite interest from Wycombe and Luton Town.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254602... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254602... #bwfc
September 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Aaron Morley says he didn't even speak with Steven Schumacher about leaving Wanderers in the window despite interest from Wycombe and Luton Town.
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254602... #bwfc
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/254602... #bwfc