S5 EP155 Next Stop: Slovakia

Bolton Wanderers are back! Pre-season is officially underway and, in Episode 155 of the Trotter Chatter Podcast, we look ahead to Steven Schumacher’s first summer friendlies as the Whites head to Slovakia to take on DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda before returning home to face Oldham Athletic.

This week, we discuss what we want to see from Wanderers over the next fortnight, whether results matter in pre-season, and which players have the biggest opportunity to impress before the Championship campaign gets underway.

We also cover:

• ⚪ Rob Kelly’s arrival to bolster the coaching staff
• ⚪ Akin Famewo’s role and where he could fit into Schumacher’s plans
• ⚪ A dominant 4-0 victory for the U21s under Julian Darby
• ⚪ A closer look at DAC 1904, their strengths, key players and why they’re a valuable first test
• ⚪ Everything you need to know ahead of the Oldham friendly, including how the Latics have reshaped their squad following promotion
• ⚪ The latest Bolton transfer rumours, including links with James Beadle, Theo Bair, Johnny Kenny, Sean Neave and Caleb Wiley, plus updates on Cozier-Duberry, Blackett-Taylor and Burstow
• ⚪ Other former Wanderers making moves this summer, including Victor Adeboyejo and Nathaniel Ogbeta

We also react to an interesting interview from Ricardo Santos, who revealed he turned down opportunities to leave Bolton during Darren Moore’s time in charge, admitting he may have been “loyal for too long.” What do we make of those comments, and how should Bolton fans remember his time at the club?

As always, we finish with our squad predictions, score predictions, Fantasy League update and this week’s Blind Rank.

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Enjoy the episode and, as always… Up the Whites!

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