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Darryl Morris, Jack Dearden and panel with your Bolton Wanderers banter. Rumours and reaction from the terraces. Produced by BBC Radio Manchester.

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    • Dec 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    See You on the Far Post: it's goodbye from us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 23:04


    After five years and 250 episodes, Darryl, Jacko and Maggie sign off with the final episode of the Wanderer podcast. See you on the far post...

    Old Habits: defeat to Bristol Rovers and Santos off

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 24:11


    Darryl, Maggie and Jacko discuss the defeat against Bristol Rovers, the Santos red card, the Dion substitution and the busy Christmas period.

    Open Goal: defeat on the road to Portsmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 23:16


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the defeat at Portsmouth, a poor performance, THAT Dion Charles miss and changes for the next game. Plus, hear from a frustrated Ian Evatt.

    Bonus Episode: Bolton CEO Neil Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 14:06


    In this bonus episode, hear from Bolton Wanderers CEO Neil Hart on turning the club around, working with Ian Evatt and plans to get to the Championship.

    Cup Half Full: two wins in the cup and loads of positives for Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 24:28


    News of Dan N'lundulu's injury, a goal scoring record and the Dempsey dilemma. Plus Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the victories against Harrogate and Port Vale in the FA Cup and the EFL trophy.

    Magnificent Seven: a win against Exeter and a draw at Oxford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 25:59


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss a valuable point away at Oxford and the seven goal thriller against Exeter. Plus, hear from goalkeeper Nathan Baxter and an emotional Dan Nlundulu.

    Phil Brown on Evatt, tactics and managing in India

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 24:20


    Bolton's former assistant manager Phil Brown joins Darryl, Jacko and Maggie to discuss the season so far, Ian Evatt, tactics, and his experience of managing in India.

    The Bodcast: wins for Bolton against Blackpool and Stockport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 25:33


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the wins against Blackpool and Stockport, and discuss Jon Dadi Bodvarsson's place in the team, big crowds and brilliant midfield play. Plus, hear from Ian Evatt, and George Thomason on his wonder goal.

    Shrewd Victory: wins in the FA Cup and on the road at Shrewsbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 25:50


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss victories against Solihull Moors in the FA Cup and Shrewsbury in the league. Hear from Ian Evatt and Ricardo Santos. Plus, details of Friday's European Whites night.

    Happy Valley 2: a win on the road at Charlton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 26:35


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss a third win in a week for Bolton, on the road at Charlton, plus stand out performances from Randell Williams, Gethin Jones and Ricardo Santos, and the beauty of an away day.

    Game of Two Halves: wins against Northampton and Wycombe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 24:13


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the wins against Northampton Town and Wycombe Wanderers, inconsistent halves, fast passing and Josh Sheehan's recent form. Plus, hear from George Thomason and Ian Evatt.

    High Five: A look back over the last five years in Bolton Wanderers' history

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 21:28


    The Wanderer Podcast launched five years ago. Jack Dearden, Josh, Maggie and Jack Ranson reflect on that period, before looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Northampton.

    Down to Earth: Bolton's defeat to Carlisle sees them slip to sixth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 24:42


    Are high expectations affecting Bolton? Jack, Josh and Maggie discuss the defeat to Carlisle. Plus, does Ian Evatt need some guidance? Hear from him and Wanderers defender Josh Dacres-Cogley.

    Back to Back: Bolton up to third after wins against Port Vale and Stevenage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 24:59


    Former Wanderers boss Roy McFarland with memories of the late Francis Lee. Plus wins against Port Vale and Stevenage.

    Great Eight: Bolton thrash Manchester United's 21's plus crucial league games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:58


    Josh, Jacko and Maggie discuss the draw with Peterborough, thrashing Manchester United's 21's and their discipline.

    Baffling: defeat on the road at Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 26:03


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the defeat to Reading, missed opportunities and a growing injury list. Plus, Ian Evatt's take on a 'baffling' loss.

    Ready for Reading: is the international break a help or a hindrance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 25:15


    Darryl, Jack and Maggie discuss whether the international break is a help or a hindrance, the prospects of young Luke Matheson, and Gareth Southgate playing out of form players.

    High Tempo: wins against Derby and Salford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 25:19


    Jacko, Maggie and Darryl discuss back-to-back wins over Derby and Salford, striking options, who should play in the back line and Luke Matheson's arrival in the first team. Plus, hear Ian Evatt's take on starting the games with a high tempo.

    Cara-bow Out of the Cup: Bolton beaten by Middlesbrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 25:03


    Darryl, Jack and Josh discuss recent results against Burton and Middlesbrough, abuse towards club staff and the close of the transfer window. Plus hear from Wanderers manager Ian Evatt.

    Sucker Punch: Bolton humbled by rivals Wigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 22:48


    Hear Bolton boss Ian Evatt on the heavy defeat to Wigan Athletic, and is it time for a new Wanderers captain?

    Four Wins and a Derby: Bolton's flying start continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 22:58


    Jack, Maggie and Josh discuss Ian Evatt's sending off against Fleetwood, plus hear from assistant manager Peter Atherton and George Thomason on his new contract.

    Up and Running: Two wins to start the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 23:51


    Bolton make a winning start with victories over Lincoln and Barrow, plus a look ahead to a trip to Cheltenham at the weekend.

    This is Only the Beginning: 2023/2024 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 24:49


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie take a look at the final pre-season game against West Brom, assess the latest signings and preview the new season. Plus, Ian Evatt answers the Declan John question.

    Encouraging: a pre-season draw against Everton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 25:22


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie take a look at the pre-season draw against Everton and assess the new signings. Plus, hear from Ian Evatt on the latest ins and outs.

    Simon Marland Part 2: the former club secretary on working with Ken Anderson and Ian Evatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 24:13


    Part 2 of Darryl, Jacko and Maggie's chat with Bolton Wanderers' former club secretary Simon Marland. This week, more memories of Europe, working with Ken Anderson and his take on Ian Evatt.

    Inside Pre-Season: MJ to MK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 22:50


    Darryl and Jacko take a look at pre-season so far, the signings and those we have missed, George Johnston's injury and... is MJ is on the move to MK Dons?

    Simon Marland Part 1: former club secretary on signing Anelka and the European dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 25:13


    Former club secretary - and Bolton Wanderers historian - Simon Marland opens his treasure chest of stories and takes us into the heart of the club, including the final seasons at Burnden Park, travelling to Galatasaray to sign Nicolas Anelka, rebuilding the squad after administration and the weird clauses in players contracts.

    No-Kane-Do: an update on transfers and fixtures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 24:45


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie gather to assess the transfer business so far and Bolton's opening fixtures.

    Best of the Guests: Deano and Stelios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 23:43


    This week, more of the best of the guests, including Dean Holdsworth's wild stories from the 'Crazy Gang' era at Wimbledon and Stelios Giannakopoulos takes us into a dress room of legends at Bolton.

    Best of the Guests: Guðni Bergsson, Kevin Davies, Adam Le Fondre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 22:28


    The football season is over, so we fill the hole with some of the best of our Summer Sessions. This week, Guðni Bergsson recalls his dramatic debut, Kevin Davies remembers the trip to Bayern Munich and Adam Le Fondre on the iconic final day win against Nottingham Forest.

    End of Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 34:07


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie look back over the 2022/23 season, the highs and lows, and assess the changes the Bolton squad needs over the summer.

    Game Over: defeat to Barnsley in the play-off semi final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 25:19


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the defeat to Barnsley in the play-off semi final. Plus, hear from Ian Evatt on a disappointing end to the season.

    All to play for: a draw against Barnsley in the play-off first leg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 24:22


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the play-off semi final first leg against Barnsley. Plus, hear Ian Evatt's assessment and from man of the match James Trafford.

    Momentum: a win at Bristol Rovers and on to the play-offs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 25:21


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss the victory at Bristol Rovers and preview the first leg of the play-off semi finals against Barnsley.

    And... Breathe: a win against Fleetwood and play-offs secured

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 24:37


    Darryl, Maggie and Jacko discuss the result against Fleetwood that secures Bolton's place in the play-offs. Plus, hear from James Trafford on his future and Ian Evatt on getting across the line.

    The Hard Way: a frustrating defeat for Bolton by Accrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 25:11


    Bolton boss Ian Evatt gives his thoughts on a frustrating defeat at home to Accrington. Darryl, Jacko and Maggie discuss what went wrong, what went right, and Bolton's chances in the final play-off push.

    Open Goal: a win on the road at Oxford and a draw at Burton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 24:53


    Bolton boss Ian Evatt on the win at Oxford and a point at Burton. Darryl, Maggie and Jacko discuss missed chances and THAT red card that wasn't.

    'That one hurt': a win at Exeter and a painful equaliser for Cambridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 25:51


    Darryl, Maggie and Jacko discuss the three points at Exeter and a painful equaliser at home to Cambridge. Plus, hear Ian Evatt's take on the team changes.

    100 Years: a history making win at Wembley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 33:07


    Darryl, Maggie and Jacko unpack an emphatic and emotional cup final win at Wembley. Plus, hear from Ian Evatt, Kyle Dempsey, Elias Kachunga, John McGinlay and your calls.

    Bolton are going to Wembley: a preview of the Papa John's Trophy Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 29:25


    Hear from Bolton boss Ian Evatt, captain Ricardo Santos and defender Gethin Jones ahead of the Papa John's Trophy final at Wembley.

    Wednesday on a Friday: a valuable point away at Sheffield Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 24:59


    Darryl and Jacko discuss a valuable point and an improved performance on the road to high-flying Sheffield Wednesday, the Dion Charles penalty that never was and Bolton's preparations for the trip to Wembley. Plus, hear from Ian Evatt and Josh Sheehan.

    Well Beaten: a defeat against Ipswich Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 24:21


    Darryl, Jacko and Maggie assess the defeat at home to Ipswich, what went wrong and why. Plus, we hear Ian Evatt's assesment and the team preview the trip to high flying Sheffield Wednesday.

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