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MARC ILES

Chief Football Writer

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The Bolton News

Preston's Summary

MARC ILES is the Chief Football Writer at The Bolton News. He has extensively covered Bolton Wanderers across various divisions and in European competitions, with a focus on sports journalism and media. ILES is featured in notable publications including the Daily Mail and Yahoo Sports UK, and he is also the host of The Buff podcast, known for its sarcastic take on football.

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Geo Focus

Bolton, United Kingdom (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 48 %
Interviews Q&as: 27 %
Opinion: 7 %
Events: 5 %
Promotional: 4 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • International Sports Leagues & Federations
  • Major League Sports
  • Team Sports
  • Journalism
  • Media
  • Press

Pitching Insights

Marc Iles' focus is primarily on local sports, specifically football, with a strong emphasis on event coverage. Journalists like Marc are likely to be interested in pitches related to local sports events and the impact on the community. For instance, offering human interest stories related to players or fans could resonate well with him.

Given his focus on local teams such as Cheltenham Town and Bolton Wanderers, he may be more receptive to pitches that directly involve these teams or their immediate surroundings. Pitches providing insights into team dynamics, player interviews, or exclusive behind-the-scenes access might appeal to him.

As Marc's geographic focus is within Greater Manchester and Bolton, relevant pitches should tie back to this area for better chances of engagement.

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Articles

The Bolton News

BIG MATCH VERDICT

BIG MATCH VERDICT

By: Marc Iles

Chief football writer Marc Iles takes a closer look at Bolton Wanderers' hard-fought goalless draw with Queen's Park Rangers in the…

Yahoo Sports UK

FANS' GALLERY

FANS' GALLERY

By: Marc Iles

We have collected all our fans' pictures from Bolton Wanderers' 0-0 draw against QPR on Saturday and assembled them in a gallery - can you spot yourself?

The Bolton News

SAM IN THE STAND

SAM IN THE STAND

By: Marc Iles

Bolton Wanderers fan Sam Burtonwood heads to Queens Park Rangers to watch Steven Schumacher's side in action. But what did he make of it?

The Bolton News

THE LAST WORD

THE LAST WORD

By: Marc Iles

Time for some reflection on Bolton Wanderers' transfer window and the 3-2 defeat at Sheffield United in the Championship.

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