Wigan vs Bolton | League One Derby Preview

It’s derby week as Bolton Wanderers head to Wigan Athletic with pressure, pride and momentum all on the line. After a damaging defeat to Port Vale and a worrying drop in form, we ask whether this is the moment Bolton finally respond — or whether deeper problems are now being exposed.We react to the cup exit, discuss the ongoing goal drought, cover the latest January transfer news, and preview Wigan vs Bolton in full — including team selection, tactics, pub watch, and predictions — in what could be a defining afternoon for Steven Schumacher and his squad. 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.

S4 EP136 Derby Day Special

Is This Season Slipping Away?

After Bolton Wanderers’ 3–1 defeat away at Peterborough, we couldn’t wait. This is an emergency podcast as we confront a worrying run of form, fading confidence, and growing pressure on Steven Schumacher. We break down what went so badly wrong, ask whether this is just a bad patch or a genuine crisis, and debate where responsibility really lies — tactics, players, or the manager. We also look ahead to the huge derby with Wigan and the Vertu Trophy tie with Port Vale, asking whether either can provide the reset Bolton desperately need. 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. This is honest, passionate Wanderers talk at a critical moment in the season.

S4: Emergency Pod: What On Earth Is Going On?

Why can’t Bolton score?…

After the festive chaos, it’s back to normality — but Bolton Wanderers’ problems in front of goal are becoming harder to ignore. We dissect two frustrating New Year draws against Doncaster and Northampton, asking why Bolton’s strikers continue to misfire and whether deeper squad issues are now being exposed. We also cover the latest Wanderers news and January transfer rumours, assess Schumacher’s decisions, review standout performers, and look ahead to a tough test away at Peterborough — plus pub watch, predictions, blind rank, and Fantasy League chat. 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.

S4 EP135 New Year, Same Problems

A crash back down to earth...

It’s the strange lull between Christmas and New Year, and we’re back to unpack a mixed festive period for Bolton Wanderers. We reflect on a dramatic late win at home to Rotherham before dissecting a frustrating and chaotic defeat to Mansfield.We also cover the latest Wanderers news and January transfer talk, react to Steven Schumacher’s comments, and look ahead to crucial fixtures against Doncaster and Northampton — with pub watch, predictions, and Fantasy League chat to finish. 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.

S4 EP134 Highs, Lows & Leftovers

It’s Christmas at TCP manor…

🎄🎅🏻 Trotter Chatter Christmas SpecialHo ho hello and welcome to our 4th annual Christmas Special! We dive into festive Wanderers chat with news, transfer rumours, Wycombe reaction, festive fixture previews vs Rotherham and Mansfield, Christmas pub watch, trivia, blind ranks, dinner rules, predictions and plenty of seasonal nonsense along the way. Pour a drink, grab a mince pie, and enjoy some proper Bolton Christmas cheer. 🎄⚽ 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.

S4 EP133 Christmas Special

A chance to make December a success...

This week we look back at Bolton’s spirited comeback win away at Exeter, dive into the dark arts of game management, assess the future of our fringe players, and turn our attention to Wycombe with pub watch and a full away-day preview. 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.

S4 EP132 Festive Fightback

The festive fixtures are now underway...

Trotter Chatter is back after a short break — and there’s a lot to unpack. We recap Bolton’s recent run: a hard-earned point at Luton, a dominant 3–0 win over Bradford in the Vertu Trophy, and a tough FA Cup exit at Swindon. Then we dive deep into the 1–0 win away at Mansfield — the red card, the refereeing, who stepped up, and what it means for Bolton’s season ambitions. Finally, we look ahead to the night before Exeter: form breakdown, star players to watch, tactical questions for Schumacher, and what Bolton must do to keep momentum building at home. Plus: Trivia, blind-ranking AFCON-era Wanderers, Fantasy League leaders, and more. Another packed episode. Up the Whites! 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.

S4 EP131 The Night Before Exeter

We kick off our festive episodes in style...

Episode 130: The Christmas Light Switch-On 🎄✨ In this festive special of Trotter Chatter, Ryan brings you all the latest from Bolton Wanderers as the Christmas lights go on and the winter fixtures heat up. We recap a big week of news — from Sharon Brittan’s Game Changer Award to loan moves, injury updates, B Team action, and the latest stats across the EFL. Then it’s full focus on football:🔵 Bolton vs Bradford — breaking down key chances, standout performers, chaotic refereeing, Teddy Sharman-Lowe’s crucial save, and what the result means for the promotion push.🟠 Bolton vs Luton — assessing Jack Wilshere’s rocky managerial start, Luton’s danger men, and what Bolton need to do to take all three points.🎄 December fixtures — travel, congestion, momentum, and the festive schedule challenge.🔮 Predictions, pub watch, blind ranks, fantasy league standings, and more. 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.

S4 EP130 The Big Christmas Light Switch On!

Bolton vs Bradford, a huge attendance, bing it on!...

In this episode of Trotter Chatter, Ryan and the boys rounds up a busy week at Bolton Wanderers — from Steven Schumacher’s January plans and updates on ACD’s status, to youth cup progress, fixture news, and Josh Sheehan’s standout performance for Wales. We also touch on the latest transfer rumour linking Wanderers with Ipswich full-back Harry Clarke.Then it's all eyes on a huge clash at the Toughsheet as 25,000+ fans get set for Bolton vs Bradford. We break down Bradford’s form, key players, strengths, and threats — and discuss what this game means for Wanderers’ promotion push. Plus: tactical questions, predictions, “played for both” trivia, Fantasy League top 3, and a look ahead to next week’s Christmas light switch-on.Like, follow, subscribe — and let’s get into it! 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.

S4 EP129 Chicken Run

A Bolton Wanderers Podcast by the fans, for the fans.

Join Ryan, Ben, Jordan, and the TCP team for a Bolton Wanderers podcast made by the fans for the fans. A member of the Talk Sport Fan Network.

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