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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

THE FIRST WORD

THE FIRST WORD

By: Marc Iles

Marc Iles brings all the latest ahead of Bolton Wanderers' home game against West Ham including reaction to Josh Sheehan's successful…

The Bolton News

MATCHDAY LIVE

MATCHDAY LIVE

By: Marc Iles

Bolton Wanderers take on West Ham United hoping to end a run of three straight defeats in the Championship. All the action with Marc Iles.

The Bolton News

FULL TIME

FULL TIME

By: Marc Iles

Bolton Wanderers emerged empty handed despite another encouraging performance against West Ham United in the Championship.

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