Wanderers Way

Bolton Wanderers Football Club
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The official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Wanderers TV host Derek Clark, partnered with Wanderers legend John McGinlay, speak to current and former players, prominent figures in the town and to some of our most famous fans.

  1. 30 JAN

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 7: Cyrus Christie

    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  - The career and growing up 12:25 - The family ties to Boxing 16:17 - Starting off at his hometown club, Coventry City 26:55 - Joining Derby County and playing for Steve McClaren 35:50 - Playing behind Amario Cozier-Duberry 40:45 - A short stint at Middlesbrough 43:42 - Being a player on Deadline Day 57:34 - The Play-Offs with Fulham 60:30 - Playing in the Premier League 66:40 - Playing under Russell Martin at Swansea

    1h 15m

  2. 9 JAN

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 6: Michael Johansen

    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 - Denmark winning the Euros in 1992 12:50 - Always transferring clubs with his brother 15:53 - Michael and Per joining Wanderers together 17:21 - His first day at Bolton, becoming ‘The Smurf’ 19:55 - The final year at Burnden Park 22:10 - Playing at both Wanderers stadiums 24:04 - Playing under Colin Todd 27:53 - The jump playing in the Premier League 31:52 - Being called up to play for Denmark 35:32 - Sam Allardyce joining Wanderers as manager 39:47 - Nights out whilst at Bolton 44:01 - Current day Wanderers

    47 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 5: Jón Daði Böðvarsson

    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

    1h 2m

  4. 28/11/2025

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 4: Alex Murphy

    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

    44 min

  5. 13/11/2025

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 3: Nicky Hunt

    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

    1h 1m

  6. 04/11/2025

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 2: Fergal Harkin

    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

    49 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    Wanderers Way Monthly Review Episode 1: The start of the season

    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.

    34 min

  8. 18/08/2025

    Wanderers Way S2 Episode 1: Stuart Holden

    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

    1h 1m
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The official podcast of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Wanderers TV host Derek Clark, partnered with Wanderers legend John McGinlay, speak to current and former players, prominent figures in the town and to some of our most famous fans.

Information

  • Creator
    Bolton Wanderers Football Club
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Wanderers Way

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