Marc Iles

Marc Iles

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Chief football writer of The Bolton News, host of The Buff and The Last Word Podcasts. Watcher of Bolton Wanderers, enjoyer of biscuits.

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It's 20 years ago today that Jussi Jaaskelainen saved two penalties in the last three minutes of a game at Blackburn Rovers and cemented his legend status. A nice bit of Thursday morning nostalgia... www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266576... #bwfc (£)

theboltonnews.co.ukRemembering Jussi Jaaskelainen's brilliant double penalty save 20 years onNo Bolton Wanderers supporter who witnessed Jussi Jaaskelainen's double penalty save against Blackburn Rovers in 2006 will ever forget it.
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"When you've got that kind of togetherness that I think we've got and that we have built in such a short period of time, you don't have to listen to too much to the outside noise" - Luca Stephenson on "lazy" pre-season predictions. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266567... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.uk"We believe in each other" - Stephenson out to prove Championship doubters wrongBolton Wanderers defender Luca Stephenson has had his say on pundits' pre-season relegation predictions in the Championship.
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Compiled the two parts of my Gary Madine interview which appeared in print (and YouTube) last week into one long read, for those who fancy a trot back down memory lane. Gaz takes to the boxing ring tomorrow night in London. Good luck 🥊 www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266565... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.ukGary Madine looks back on Bolton Wanderers career, Cardiff exit and next stepsFormer Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine sat down with The Bolton News to discuss his career, his mistakes and his upcoming boxing debut.
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“It becomes a massive game for us now, so we’ve got to make sure we are ready for it" - Akin Famewo looks towards the visit of another of the Championship's promotion favourites in Middlesbrough on Friday night. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266483... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.ukAkin Famewo lists key ingredients as Wanderers seek another Championship upsetBolton Wanderers defender Akin Famewo hopes to see his side continue their recent improvement against Middlesbrough on Friday night.
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“I don't think we went to war, and I don't think we came here just to snatch and grab. I think we genuinely deserved all the points we've taken" - Luca Stephenson reckons Wanderers are proving they belong in the Championship. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266467... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.ukWhy Luca Stephenson thinks Wanderers are getting streetwise in the ChampionshipBolton Wanderers defender Luca Stephenson believes the point taken at Southampton on Saturday showed the team is learning in the Championship.
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Wanderers are only the second team in 2026 to stop Southampton scoring at St Mary's. Phenomenal effort. Deserved the bit of luck they got. #bwfc

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Half time and Wanderers holding firm. Larrazabal had a big chance, Gale might have done better with his second attempt towards the end of the half - but overall it has been a lot of Southampton pressure, a lot of offsides, and a lot of hard work for Bolton. #bwfc 0-0

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On The Buff this week... 🤔 Schumacher's best result? ✈️ Booking your holidays. 🐶 Underdogs and overdogs. 🇺🇸 Freddy Adu 🗺️ A guide to rural Staffordshire. 📧 Your lovely emails. 😇 Predictions for Southampton. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266372... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.ukTHE BUFF PODCAST | Molineux magic and much ado about somethingMarc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another round-up of the week's big stories at Bolton Wanderers, including a wonderful win at Wolves!
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Back in this morning at Lostock to start preparation for Southampton. Wanderers haven't won three away games on the spin at this level since 2013... But that's the challenge Steven Schumacher is laying down. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266357... #bwfc

theboltonnews.co.uk'No time to relax!' - Schumacher wants more from his Wanderers on Saints tripBolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher wants to draw a line under the celebrations that followed victory at Wolves, and look towards Southampton.
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The Buff is back once again with all the week's big stories from Bolton Wanderers including that big win at Wolves, your emails, Why I'm a Wanderer and predictions for this weekend's trip to Southampton. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/266372... #bwfc 🎙️

theboltonnews.co.ukTHE BUFF PODCAST | Molineux magic and much ado about somethingMarc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another round-up of the week's big stories at Bolton Wanderers, including a wonderful win at Wolves!