Wanderers Way

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, where in this episode we are joined by promotion winning Wanderers Head Coach Steven Schumacher! Derek, John and Steven review last season, the transfer window, the new fixtures and the Championship season ahead.

Welcome back to Wanderers Way. In this episode Derek and John catch up with Wanderers fan-favourite Amadou Bakayoko! Amadou joins us all the way from Japan and relives all of his favourite times at Wanderers, as well as what he is up to currently.  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start 2:10 - How it's going in Japan 6:12 - Early career 10:02 - Current day Bolton Wanderers 11:28 - The move to Coventry City 15:2...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official Bolton Wanderers podcast. In this episode Derek Clark and John McGinlay are joined by current Wanderers Head of Goalkeeping, Owain Fôn Williams! Owain started his career as a Goalkeeper in the EFL with spells at Crewe Alexandra, Tranmere Rovers and Stockport before featuring in the Wales international setup during the notable 2016 Euros. He then went on...

In our latest episode of Wanderers Way, John and Derek are joined by Jeff Chandler, two-time Wanderers winger between 1981-1989.  Jeff recounts his relationships with his former managers, his time getting into professional football, his spells at Blackpool, Leeds and Derby as well as both spells at Wanderers.  At the end of his second spell with Wanderers, Jeff scored in the Sherpa Van Trophy fina...

In the latest episode of Wanderers Way, we take a look back at an episode recorded back in November, when John and Derek were joined by current Wanderers defender Cyrus Christie to discuss Wanderers, his career and the journey from childhood to being a professional footballer with over 500 appearances.  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start 0:15 - Introduction 2:22 - Cyrus' impact at Wanderers to date 9:45  -...

In the first Wanderers Way episode of 2026, Derek and John are joined by former Wanderers player, Michael Johansen! Michael recounts his time at Wanderers, not forgetting the very first moment he met John McGinlay and gained his nickname 'The Smurf'! TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Start 0:57 - Introduction  4:17 - Growing up and wanting to be a professional footballer 7:31 - Michael’s career in Denmark 10:29...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, in association with iHeat. Today, Derek and John are joined by former Wanderers striker Jón Daði Böðvarsson, all of the way from Iceland! The trio talk all things Wanderers and discuss his career as a whole, before getting on to his plans for the future and his life outside of football.  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start...

This week, Derek and John are joined by professional boxer and lifelong Wanderers fan, Alex Murphy! Alex outlines what the lifestyle is like to be a boxer, as well as all of his favourite Wanderers memories growing up.  His next professional fight is on Saturday 24th January 2026 and will be his first title fight - tickets are available to join Alex at the Co-Op Arena now by messaging Alex directl...

Join Derek and John as they catch-up with former Wanderers defender and current Daisy Hill Football Club manager, Nicky Hunt!   The trio outline how it is going in Nicky's first stint in charge as a manager, his Wanderers career and of course what it was like to make his Premier League debut against Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start 0:39 - Managing Daisy Hill Football...

Welcome to a brand new episode of Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.  In this episode, Derek and John are joined by Wanderers' Sporting Director Feral Harkin to discuss all things Wanderers and how he is getting on in his at Wanderers so far.  The trio cover Fergal's playing career, the journey into his current role and how it all works behind the scenes at Wand...

Welcome to a brand new feature on Wanderers Way - The Monthly Review! Each month, Derek and John will catch up and review the recent fixtures, upcoming games, general news within the club as well as features from special guests. This month, the duo review the start of the season, the fixture at Leyton Orient as well as the new contracts for Sam Inwood and Sonny Sharples-Ahmed. 

Welcome to a brand new season of Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.  In this episode, Derek and John are joined by Stuart Holden to discuss all things Wanderers and how he is getting on in his broadcast career.  TIMESTAMPS:  5:14 - The beginning of the football career 10:40 - Owen Coyle 17:20 - Playing with Fabrice Muamba 20:00 - The injury at Old Trafford 29:37...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, in association with iHeat.  In this episode, Per Frandsen joins Derek and Super John to talk about his 7 year affiliation with the club, his move into coaching and his career in general. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:27 - Current life 4:33 - Joining Lille 6:47 - Arriving at Bolton 11:15 - Playing at Burnden...

Welcome to the latest episode of Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers, in association with iHeat.  In this episode, Derek and John catch up with former Wanderers striker Adam Le Fondre, talking about his career, his spells at Wanderers and THAT game against Nottingham Forest.  Timestamps:  1:54 - Introduction 8:22 - Scoring on his debut 16:14 - Losing in the Play-Off final 21:36...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way where today Derek and John are joined by Wanderers' legend Guðni Bergsson! The trio talk about Guðni's career, his time at Wanderers and what he is getting up to out of football.  Timestamps:  2:31 - Introduction 5:05 - Move to Tottenham Hotspur 10:15 - Arriving at Bolton 16:18 - The BWFC dressing room 20:08 - Reading Play-Off final 27:04 - Playing in Colin Todd's tea...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, where this week's guest is none other than Julian Darby, a man who has done everything from being a ball boy to being in the dugout! John and Derek talk to Julian about what it is like playing for your boyhood club, Julian's career and THAT week earlier this season in which Julian took temporary charge.  Timestamps:  2:25 - Introduction 9:05 - Julian as a ball boy 12...

On this week's episode, Derek and John catch-up with infamous Wanderers broadcaster Jack Dearden! Having spent over the last 30 years commentating on Bolton Wanderers, most notably for BBC Radio Manchester, Jack recalls some of his favourite times, how he got into the industry and how he thinks Bolton will get on in the run-in of the 2024/25 season.  Timestamps:  2:08 - Introduction 8:13 - Wembley...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, in association with iHeat.  On this week's episode, Derek and John are joined by Wanderers legend Ricardo Gardner.  Playing over 340 times in a 14 year period for Wanderers, Ricardo tells us what it was like being a part of one of the football club's most impressive eras.  Timestamps: 7:15 - Early life and livin...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club in association with iHeat.  In this week's episode, Derek Clark and Super John McGinlay are joined by former Wanderers striker Cameron Jerome.  The trio talk all things football, Bolton Wanderers and Cameron's extensive playing career.  Make sure to keep an eye out for episode 6, where Derek and John will be join...

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.  In this episode, Derek Clark and Super John McGinlay are joined by Wanderers legend, David Lee. David gives us an insight into his career, THAT game at Anfield, his time as a coach and much more.  Keep your eyes peeled for our next episode, with weekly episodes releasing every Friday. 

Welcome back to Wanderers Way, the official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, hosted by Wanderers TV host Derek Clark and Bolton legend, Super John McGinlay.  In this episode, the Wanderers TV co-hosts are joined by 2017/18 season hero, Aaron Wilbraham. Aaron talks about his extensive playing career, that goal and his thoughts on the current situation at Wanderers.  Join us on Friday next...

Welcome to the brand new official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Wanderers Way. This is the second part of our two-part chat with Wanderers' Head Coach, Steven Schumacher. Wanderers TV host Derek Clark is joined by his co-host and Wanderers legend, Super John McGinlay, to discuss Steven's time at Stoke City and his move to the Football Club as Head Coach.  

Welcome to the brand new official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Wanderers Way. This is the first part of our 2 part chat with Wanderers Head Coach, Steven Schumacher, with the second part to be available next week. Wanderers TV host Derek Clark is joined by his co-host and Wanderers legend, Super John McGinlay, to discuss Steven's playing career, managerial career and his life outside...