Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast

S4 EP158 Season Finale

Episode 153 of the Trotter Chatter Podcast is here — and Bolton Wanderers are back in the Championship. 🏆⚪🐘🏰 In the Season 4 Finale, Ryan and the panel relive an unforgettable day at Wembley as Wanderers dismantled Stockport County 4-1 to seal promotion in style and end the club’s seven-year wait for Championship football. From Ruben Rodrigues’ early opener, the huge VAR turning point, Sam Dalby’s iconic scissor-kick finish and the full-time celebrations under the arch — we break down every major moment from one of the greatest days in modern Bolton Wanderers history. We also discuss Steven Schumacher’s impact, the playoff journey, the players who stepped up when it mattered most, and look ahead to life back in the Championship. This episode includes: ⚽ Bolton 4-1 Stockport reaction 🏟️ Wembley atmosphere & celebrations 🔥 Dalby, Rodrigues & playoff heroes 🧠 Schumacher & Fergal Harkin praise 😮 VAR controversy & momentum swings 📊 Championship planning begins 🔄 Who stays and who goes this summer? 🏆 Season awards, moments & best signings Plus blind rank, Fantasy League winner, and the final Trotter Chatter episode of Season 4 before World Cup Fever begins. 🌍 After everything this club and fanbase have been through… Trotter Chatter officially signs off as a Championship podcast. 💙 This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S4 EP152 Wembley Final Special

Bolton Wanderers are heading back to Wembley. In this special playoff final preview episode of the Trotter Chatter Podcast, we look back at Wanderers’ gritty semi-final victory over Bradford City and build up to the huge League One Playoff Final against Stockport County under the Wembley arch. We discuss the incredible scenes at Valley Parade, the defensive resilience shown across both legs, and whether this Bolton side finally has what it takes to get over the line in the biggest game of the season. There’s also Wembley build-up, fan travel chat, pub watch, songs for the journey, ticket updates, playoff trivia and all the key talking points ahead of one game for promotion. ⚽ We discuss: • Bradford second-leg reaction • Xavi Simons’ Wembley-clinching goal • Huge praise for Bonham, Forino & Johnston • Wembley mentality and playoff pressure • Facing Stockport at Wembley • Does the Oxford defeat still linger? • Squad & score predictions • Wembley pub watch and fan atmosphere Plus all the latest Wanderers news, EFL playoff roundup, and your Fantasy League top 3. 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch on YouTube and get involved in the comments with your Wembley predictions! #BWFC #BoltonWanderers #Wembley #PlayOffFinal #StockportCounty #LeagueOne This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S4 EP151 One Game From Wembley

Episode 151 of the Trotter Chatter Podcast is here! 🎙️🐘🏰 Bolton Wanderers take a narrow 1-0 advantage into Valley Parade after a tense and tactical first-leg win over Bradford City in the League One Play-Off Semi-Final. Ryan and the panel break down a huge night at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, discussing Amario Cozier-Duberry’s match-winning moment, whether Bolton should have killed the tie off, and how important that clean sheet could prove heading into the second leg. We also react to the devastating news that Johnny Kenny’s season is over through injury, discuss the wider EFL playoff picture, and ask the big question — are Bolton now one performance away from Wembley? 👀 This episode includes: ⚽ Bolton 1-0 Bradford reaction 🔥 Cozier-Duberry stepping up again 🧱 Defensive control & Chris Forino praise 😬 Penalty controversies 🏟️ Second-leg preview at Valley Parade 📊 EFL playoff roundup 🎯 Predictions, trivia & fantasy league update Can Bolton finish the job away from home and book their place at Wembley? This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S4 EP150 Two Games From Wembley

The playoffs are here. 🎙️ In Episode 150 of the Trotter Chatter Podcast, Ryan and the panel react to Bolton Wanderers’ dramatic final day against Luton Town and look ahead to a huge two-legged playoff semi-final against Bradford City with a place at Wembley on the line. We discuss the defensive concerns from the 3-3 draw, whether dropping from 3rd to 5th changes the mood heading into the playoffs, and if Bolton are truly ready for knockout football. There’s also chat around the season-ending awards, Johnny Kenny’s brilliant form, the sold-out first leg at the Toughsheet, and the key tactical battles that could define the Bradford tie. We’re also joined by the Chickens on the Loose podcast to get the Bradford perspective ahead of one of the biggest games of the season. Plus: * End of season awards reaction 🏆 * Player of the Month nomination for Johnny Kenny 🇮🇪 * Bolton vs Bradford tactical preview ⚔️ * Playoff predictions 👀 * Blind Rank: Bolton vs Bradford Combined XI 🔥 * Fantasy League update 📊 The road to Wembley starts now. 🐘🏰 This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S4 EP149 Locked In

Bolton Wanderers are officially playoff bound — but there’s still plenty to settle before the real business begins. A hard-fought 1–1 draw away at Bradford sealed a top-six spot, with Johnny Kenny continuing his red-hot form to make it five in five. But was it a point gained… or a chance missed? In this episode, we break down: * A high-intensity draw at Valley Parade and what it tells us about Bolton’s playoff readiness * Kenny’s incredible scoring run and his growing importance to the side * Missed chances, big moments, and whether Bolton should have taken all three points Then it’s all eyes on the final day of the season — and the picture couldn’t be tighter. We dive into: * 🔢 League One final day permutations — who grabs the last playoff spot? * ⚔️ Bolton vs Luton preview — a must-win for them, but what’s at stake for Bolton? * 🧠 Potential playoff match-ups and who the Whites could face Plus, we take a look across the EFL as promotion, playoffs, and relegation battles all go down to the wire. With momentum, selection, and mindset all under the spotlight… are Bolton ready for the playoffs? 🎧 Follow, rate, and review to help more Bolton fans find the show 📺 Watch on YouTube and get involved in the comments #BWFC #BoltonWanderers #EFL #LeagueOne #Playoffs This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Trotter Chatter: The Bolton Wanderers Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.