The Lion of Vienna - A Bolton Wanderers podcast

LOVpod Summer 2026 - World Cup Wanderers

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:59:09 GMT

It’s the first of our Summer special podcasts!

The lads discuss the World Cup so far and who would make up their Wanderers XI who’ve played at the World Cup whilst playing for Bolton

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LOVpod 2025/26 Season Review (Part 2)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:01:08 GMT

Here’s part 2 of our session review recorded from the best deli in Bolton, Earls!

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LOVpod 2025/26 Season Review (Part 1)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:07:08 GMT

You’re in for a real treat this week!

We were lucky enough to record our season review from the best deli in Bolton, Earls!

Thanks to those who came along and took part, hopefully more like it to come in the future

Here’s part 1 for ya

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LOVpod Announcement

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:36:26 GMT

Just a quick PSA about our end of season podcast

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 44

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:01:03 GMT

Fed up of post Wembley Wanderers content yet? Good, we haven’t either

The lads look back at the Play-Off final victory against Stockport County which sent Bolton back to The Championship

I for one would not miss this episode!

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 43

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:27 GMT

It’s the big one this Sunday!

The lads preview the upcoming League One Play-Off final against Stockport County

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 42

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:57:43 GMT

The Trotters are off to Wembley!

The lads review the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Bradford City, as Wanderers book their place at Wembley to take on Stockport County

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 41

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:23:05 GMT

The lads review the first leg of the play-offs, as Wanderers head to Valley Parade with a 1-0 lead

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 40

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:09:47 GMT

Second episode of the week! Aren’t you all lucky!

We’re joined by George Elek from the NTT20 podcast to preview the upcoming League One Play-Offs

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 39

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:09:46 GMT

The latest episode of the podcast is out now!

The lads review the 3-2 home defeat to Luton Town before making their choices for the LOV play-off playlist.

Fancy contributing yourself? Let us know your choices for the song that most epitomises the impending League One play-offs for Bolton Wanderers

(https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CFlnOD26oHIa57I5OJDWe?si=drlm5OEcTFCvtpiDeG5_GA)

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 38

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:27:59 GMT

On this weeks episode - the lads review the 1-1 draw at Bradford before looking ahead to the final regular match of the season at home to Luton Town

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 37

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:17:04 GMT

The latest episode of the podcast is out now!

The lads look back at the dramatic 3-3 draw with Huddersfield Town before looking ahead to the upcoming trip to Bradford City

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 36

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:34:19 GMT

We’re back with another episode!

On this weeks ep we discuss:

-The defeat at Cardiff

-The 5-1 win against Stevenage

-ACD’s fantastic performance

-Preview Huddersfield at home this Saturday

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 35

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:31:03 GMT

On this weeks episode - the lads review the Easter Weekend games against Plymouth Argyle & Stockport County, before looking ahead to the upcoming trip to Cardiff City and the Tuesday night home game against Stevenage.

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 34

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:15:42 GMT

It’s an Easter special as the lads preview Good Fridays trip to Plymouth Argyle & Mondays home game against Stockport County

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 33

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:24 GMT

We’re back!

The lads discuss the defeat at Port Vale and all things Wanderers

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 32

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:03:28 GMT

The lads discuss the dramatic 3-2 win against Wycombe before looking ahead to the trip to Rotherham at the weekend

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 31

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:15:25 GMT

The lads discuss the 5-1 win away at Exeter before looking ahead to the game against Wycombe

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 30

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:14:58 GMT

This week, the lads discuss Ian Evatt’s return to the Toughsheet as Bolton Wanderers an Blackpool played out a 2-2 draw.

We then preview the upcoming trip down South to take on Exeter City

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 29

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:43:51 GMT

The lads discuss the last two draws at Lincoln & Reading before looking ahead to the return of Ian Evatt this Saturday when Wanderers take on Blackpool

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 28

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The lads discuss the 3-2 win against Barnsley before looking ahead to the weekends trip to Lincoln

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 27

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:08:14 GMT

Plenty to cover on this weeks episode!

The lads discuss the away win at AFC Wimbledon, look ahead to Saturdays home game against Barnsley & go over transfer deadline day.

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode no 26

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:22:47 GMT

Plenty to discuss on this weeks ep!

The lads go over the two home wins against Leyton Orient & Burton Albion, the two new wing arrivals and look ahead to the trip to the capital to face AFC Wimbledon.

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 25

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:38:21 GMT

We’re back with a second episode of the week!

The lads discuss the 0-0 draw at Stevenage, all the latest transfer rumours including the likely departure of Aaron Morley & preview Saturdays home game against Leyton Orient.

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 24

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:38:49 GMT

Double bubble as we’re bringing you two episodes this week!

The lads discuss doing the double over Wigan, recent transfer news & preview Tuesday nights trip to Stevenage

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 23

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:18:59 GMT

Plenty to unpack on this weeks episode of the podcast -

The lads discuss the defeats to Peterborough United & Port Vale, the revolving door of goalkeepers at the club and preview the weekends trip to Wigan.

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 22

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:20:19 GMT

Happy New Year everyone!

The lads are back to discuss the new years fixtures and preview the upcoming trip to Peterborough

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 21

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:52:05 GMT

We’re back! Hope everyone had a great Christmas

Matt & DTMR Tom review Wanderers’ festive period games, before looking ahead to the New Years fixtures against Doncaster and Northampton

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 20

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:09:35 GMT

The lads discuss the FA Cup defeat at Swindon, the win at Mansfield before looking ahead to the upcoming home game against Exeter City

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 19

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:17:15 GMT

The lads discuss the draw at Luton, the Vertu Trophy win against Bradford & look ahead to this Saturday’s FA Cup 2nd round tie against Swindon Town

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 18

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:26:26 GMT

Join Luke, Tom S & Tom J as they discuss all things Wanderers this week!

The lads review the 0-0 draw against Bradford City before looking ahead to the trip to Kenilworth Road to face Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 17

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:24:52 GMT

After a week break - the LOVpod returns!

The lads discuss the trophy win at Oldham, before looking ahead to the weekends game against Bradford City

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 16

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:47:24 GMT

Luke, Tom & Ed discuss the FA Cup 1st round win against Huddersfield Town before looking ahead to the game against Port Vale

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 15

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:41:02 GMT

The lads discuss the win against Cardiff City before looking ahead to the FA Cup first round tie against Huddersfield

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 14

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:56:07 GMT

The lads review the fantastic comeback win at Huddersfield before looking ahead to the home against against Cardiff City.

also - how will an Ian Evatt managed Blackpool do?

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 13

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:08:22 GMT

The lads discuss the 3-0 defeat at Burton Albion before previewing the Thursday night trip across the Pennines to face Huddersfield Town

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 12

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:39:24 GMT

The lads discuss the win against Peterborough before looking ahead to the trip to Burton Albion this Saturday.

Does Katsu curry sauce belong on a roast?

Could you do the Big Boy challenge?

Listen in and find out!

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 11

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:15:50 GMT

The lads discuss the defeat at Northampton before looking ahead to the game at home against Peterborough

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 10

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The lads discuss the 4-1 win against Wigan before looking ahead to the trip to Northampton

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 9

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:23:53 GMT

Matt, Tom & Ed discuss the draw at Leyton Orient and the upcoming game against Wigan

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 8

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:58:42 GMT

The lads discuss the 3-0 win against AFC Wimbledon before looking ahead to the weekends trip to Leyton Orient

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 7

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:41:29 GMT

Matt & Luke discuss the recent games against Blackpool and Rotherham United before looking ahead to the game against AFC Wimbledon

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 6

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:44:16 GMT

Matt, Luke & Tom discuss the two home draws against Reading and Lincoln, before looking ahead to this weekends trip to Blackpool.

Do the lads think Wanderers will claim their first win at Blackpool since the 70s? Listen in to find out!

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 5

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:39:53 GMT

Matt, Tom, Tom & Luke discuss the weekends draw at Oakwell against Barnsley, before looking ahead to the home double header against Reading & Lincoln City

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 4

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:48:18 GMT

This week - Matt, Tom, Tom & Luke review the fantastic 2-0 win against Plymouth Argyle before looking ahead to the games against Sheffield Wednesday & Barnsley

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 3

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:57:38 GMT

Ed, Luke, Tom & Matt assess Wanderers’ opening day defeat to Stockport and look ahead to Saturdays home game against Plymouth Argyle

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 2

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:51:19 GMT

Ed, DTMR Tom & Luke discuss Wanderers’ pre season and look ahead to the upcoming campaign

How do the lads think Wanderers will fare this time around? Listen in to find out

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LOVpod 2025/26 Episode 1

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:36:27 GMT

Matt, Luke & Tom J discuss Wanderers’ transfer business and react to the fixture list for the upcoming season

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 29

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:36:58 GMT

Matt, Tom, Luke & Ed look back at a forgettable season for Wanderers

The lads go through their high & low points of the podcast & discuss the departures of Ricardo Santos, Gethin Jones and Nathan Baxter

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 28

Thu, 01 May 2025 05:50:36 GMT

Matt & Luke discuss the draw at Peterborough before looking ahead at the final game of the season - Stevenage at home

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 27

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:58:25 GMT

After celebrating Bolton Wanderers women’s amazing unbeaten title win - Tom, Matt & Ed discuss the two Easter defeats against Wycombe and Lincoln.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 26

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:25:14 GMT

Matt & Ed preview the Easter double header: Good Fridays home game against Wycombe Wanderers & then the Easter Monday trip to Lincoln City.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 25

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:25:20 GMT

Matt, DTMR Tom & Tom J discuss Bolton’s defeat at Oakwell.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 24

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:11:44 GMT

Matt & Luke assess Wanderers’ 1-0 home defeat to Rotherham United before looking ahead to Saturday's trip to Barnsley

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 23

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:14:49 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed review Bolton Wanderers’ 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers before looking ahead to the midweek game against Rotherham United.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 22

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:40:01 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed review Wanderers’ 1-0 win at Wigan Athletic (finally!) before looking ahead to Saturday’s home game against Bristol Rovers.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 21

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:08:34 GMT

Matt, Luke, Ed try and review Wanderers’ defeat against Blackpool - but things took a turn quite quickly.

The lads also try and predict the upcoming trip to Wigan.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 20

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:30 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed preview Wanderers’ upcoming trip to the seaside, as Bolton head to Bloomfield Road to take on Blackpool.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 19

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On this weeks episode - Matt, Tom & Ed cover:

Wanderers’ B team trip to Bramley-Moore Dock
The loan swap that never happened between two former Wanderers
Remembering the loan transfer window
The run in - how will Wanderers fare in the final few games of the season?

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 18

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

With no Wanderers game to preview, Matt, Luke & Ed are trying something different this week.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 17

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:05:49 GMT

Matt, Tom & Luke discuss Bolton Wanderers’ 1-0 home defeat against Stockport County

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 16

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:59:46 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed discuss Wanderers’ defeat at Bristol Rovers before looking ahead to the upcoming home game against Stockport County.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 15

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:08:33 GMT

Tom, Luke, Matt & Ed discuss Wanderers’ 2-1 win at Burton Albion before looking ahead to Tuesdays trip to Bristol Rovers.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 14

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:09:52 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed discuss Wanderers’ 3-1 win against Birmingham City before looking ahead to Saturday’s trip to Burton Albion.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 13

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Matt, Simon, Luke & Ed discuss Wanderers’ 0-0 draw at Wrexham and look ahead the the midweek game against Birmingham City.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 12

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:56:28 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed preview this Saturdays trip to Wrexham.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 11

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Matt, Tom, Luke & Ed discuss Wanderers’ comeback victory against Leyton Orient

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 10

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:02:10 GMT

Matt & Luke look ahead to Saturday’s game against Leyton Orient

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 9

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:19:47 GMT

Matt, Tom, Luke & Ed review the win at Shrewsbury and discuss the departure of Chris Markham

The lads also name their best & worst signings of the Markham era. Agree with their choices? Listen in and find out

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 8

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:26:51 GMT

Matt & Luke discuss Wanderers’ Vertu trophy defeat at Wrexham before looking ahead to the weekends game against Shrewsbury Town.

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 7

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:16:05 GMT

Matt, Luke, Simon & Tom review Steven Schumacher’s first home game as Bolton manager - the 4-3 win against Crawley Town!

Disclaimer - There may be a couple audio glitches throughout the episode

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 6

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:44:54 GMT

Matt, Luke & Tom Jenkins preview Steven Schumacher’s first home game as Bolton Wanderers manager

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 5

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:47:16 GMT

Matt, Tom & Luke discuss Wanderers’ 1-0 defeat at Reading

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 4

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:37:04 GMT

Matt, Luke & Ed review Tuesday’s game against Northampton Town before looking ahead to the weekend’s visit to Reading

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 3

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:44:24 GMT

Join Matt, Tom, Luke & Ed as they discuss Wanderers’ 1-0 victory at Huddersfield Town, look ahead to Tuesday’s game against Kevin Nolan’s Northampton Town and the impending announcement of a new manager

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 2

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:18:23 GMT

So Ian Evatt has left Bolton Wanderers.

Matt, Luke & Ed discuss Evatt’s time at Bolton and go through potential replacements

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LOVpod 2024/25 Episode 1

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:50:15 GMT

After a lengthy absence, the Lion of Vienna Podcast returns!

Join Matt, Tom, Simon & Ed as they cover Wanderers’ 2-2 draw with Cambridge and discuss the season going forward

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