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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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