Episodes

  • Wanderers Way S2 Episode 5: Jón Daði Böðvarsson
    Dec 12 2025

    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

    0:32 - Introduction

    2:49 - Being back in Selfoss, Iceland

    7:47 - Potentially doing the coaching badges

    11:01 - Moving abroad to play in Norway

    15:47 - Playing in the Euros and beating England

    20:30 - The Thunderclap

    21:37 - The connection with the BWFC fans

    27:30 - Joining Wolves, Reading & Millwall

    35:14 - Signing for Wanderers

    40:37 - Missing the Papa Johns Trophy final

    48:27 - Hoping to have had more game time

    52:40 - Leaving Bolton

    56:06 - Joining Burton Albion and working with Gary Bowyer

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Wanderers Way S2 Episode 4: Alex Murphy
    Nov 28 2025

    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 directly across all of his social media accounts.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 - Start

    3:14 - Fighting for a Commonwealth Silver title belt

    6:53 - How taking fights works

    8:05 - Fighting with only 12 days preparation

    12:29 - What a training camp is like

    14:07 - Sparring

    17:22 - Making weight

    22:20 - Deciding to become a boxer

    26:15 - The Wanderers fans who follow Alex

    27:27 - Life as a Wanderers fan

    31:49 - Being in the stand at Wanderers

    36:36 - The upcoming fight in January

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    44 mins
  • Wanderers Way S2 Episode 3: Nicky Hunt
    Nov 13 2025

    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 Club

    6:45 - Managerial advice from Big Sam

    11:23 - Being scouted for Manchester United and being released

    16:03 - Wanderers players who helped Nicky early on

    22:15 - Waiting for a chance in the Premier League

    24:41 - The Premier League debut away at Manchester United

    27:34 - Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut

    30:35 - Playing under Big Sam and with the stars at Wanderers

    36:37 - Losing the League Cup final to Middlesbrough

    39:32 - Playing for England U21s

    43:55 - Playing for Wanderers in Europe & Big Sam leaving

    51:23 - Leaving Wanderers

    53:26 - Moving into coaching after retiring

    55:04 - Becoming a DJ

    58:22 - How Wanderers are getting on today

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wanderers Way S2 Episode 2: Fergal Harkin
    Nov 4 2025

    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 Wanderers.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    0:36 - Introduction

    2:38 - Growing up in Ireland

    4:43 - Being scouted by Leicester City

    8:24 - Leaving Leicester

    13:10 - Retiring from playing professional football in 2007

    16:16 - Joining Manchester City

    18:07 - Joining Standard Leige

    24:31 - Arriving at Bolton Wanderers as Sporting Director

    26:38 - How it is going this season so far

    28:05 - Amario Cozier-Duberry

    33:19 - Max Conway signing a new contract

    35:46 - Working with Steven Schumacher

    37:39 - The recruitment process at BWFC

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    49 mins
  • Wanderers Way Monthly Review Episode 1: The start of the season
    Sep 12 2025

    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.

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    34 mins
  • Wanderers Way S2 Episode 1: Stuart Holden
    Aug 18 2025

    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 - Recovering from so many knee injuries and retiring

    40:18 - The goal vs Blackburn Rovers

    44:04 - Working in Broadcasting

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wanderers Way Episode 11: Per Frandsen
    Jun 6 2025

    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 Park

    16:34 - The move to the Reebok

    21:04 - 1998 World Cup with Denmark

    22:32 - Leaving Bolton for Blackburn Rovers

    24:13 - Playing under Big Sam

    28:54 - The BWFC Golden Years

    33:48 - His time at Wigan Athletic

    35:46 - Going into management

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    39 mins
  • Wanderers Way Episode 10: Adam Le Fondre
    May 30 2025

    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 - Joining Reading

    30:37 - Playing in the Premier League

    40:05 - Joining Bolton for the first time

    47:36 - Attempting to re-join Wanderers after the loan

    52:50 - Re-joining Wanderers

    56:06 - Being at Wanderers

    57:16 - Staying up against Nottingham Forest

    1:04:45 - Setting up the Wilbraham goal

    1:06:22 - Moving to Australia

    1:13:56 - Playing in India

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    1 hr and 25 mins