S5 EP158 The Dress Rehearsal Is Over

Pre-season is officially over for Bolton Wanderers, and the new campaign is finally ready to begin.

In Episode 158 of the Trotter Chatter Podcast, we look back at Wanderers’ 1-0 victory over NAC Breda and assess how prepared Steven Schumacher’s side appear ahead of their return to competitive action.

We discuss another decisive contribution from Ruben Rodrigues, the latest lively display from Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby’s role at the top of the pitch and the midfield battle between Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons and David Watson. We also assess Bolton’s developing back four, the performances of Ben Davies, Chris Forino and Akin Famewo, plus the first appearance of Gaizka Larrazabal.

Attention then turns to the League Cup as Wanderers travel to Hillsborough to face a completely rebuilt Sheffield Wednesday side. With former Bolton players Ricardo Santos and Mason Burstow potentially lining up against the Whites, we preview the key battles, debate Schumacher’s starting XI and ask whether Bolton can end their poor recent record at Hillsborough.

Elsewhere, we discuss the reported £5 million investment from Bolton’s new American backers, the latest transfer rumours involving Asmir Begovic, Luke Cundle, Tyrese Hall and Chiedozie Ogbene, as well as the latest arrivals and departures from the squad.

We also make our quick-fire predictions for the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two, reveal our squad and score predictions, tackle a Sheffield-themed Blind Rank and launch the new Trotter Chatter Fantasy League.

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⚪🐘🏰 Come on you Whites!

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