Andrew Tutte's injury and Shaun Miller's absence against Southend United explained by Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt

There’s always been a bit of history between Tranmere and Bolton and Keith Hill is returning to one of his former clubs.“Football throws these things at you all the time.

Wanderers were taking a look at a free agent.

The Trotters put in a tremendous shift at the back to keep out a Robins side that sat second in the table. And defender Ryan Delaney struck in injury time to claim all three points for Bolton and lift the club into the top half of the League Two table.After the game, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the victory.A totally committed performance from start to finish?“Yeah we deserved that, I thought.

The Trotters were at the Banks's Stadium on Saturday against Walsall where they lost 2-1 to the Saddlers despite taking the lead. Wanderers head to Gloucestershire aiming to avoid three straight defeats in League Two.And it will be the first time Bolton play in front of supporters this season, with Gloucestershire placed in Tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions and thus 2,000 fans being permitted to attend.

The Trotters head to Whaddon Road tomorrow evening to take on the high flying Robins who sit second in the table.

Trotters start last weekend in the 6-3 loss at the University of Bolton Stadium against Port Vale. During that match, Thomason was brought off early in the second half after the Trotters conceded their fifth goal of that game.

The Trotters went ahead in the first half thanks to Eoin Doyle, but the Saddlers equalised through Elijah Adebayo on the stroke of half-time, though there was suggestions that Ali Crawford had been fouled in the build-up. And the hosts took the lead and all three points when Rory Holden lashed home from just outside the box after the break as Wanderers succumbed to defeat.

The Trotters are aiming to bounce back from a 6-3 defeat the last time out against Port Vale and get back to winning ways. Before that encounter at the University of Bolton Stadium, Wanderers had been on a five match winning run in all competitions.

Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt has given his view on the use of VAR and admitted he would not like to see it used in the EFL. He believes some of the most memorable moments in the history of the game have come about due to human error - and Evatt wants it to stay that way.

The Trotters picked up four wins and a draw in the fourth tier of English football throughout last month with wins over Salford City, Stevenage, Scunthorpe United and Southend United, as well as a draw against Mansfield Town. Wanderers also beat Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy, while the only defeat in November came in the FA Cup at the hands of League One side Crewe Alexandra.

ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters. The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.What’s your assessment?“Workmanlike.

Luton boss Nathan Jones admitted that Kioso could be recalled from his loan spell owing to injuries at the Championship club, while his form at the Trotters has also led to the questions being raised that he could head back to Kenilworth Road. Speaking earlier this month, Evatt confirmed he had not been contacted by Luton concerning a potential recall for Kioso.

Wanderers boss Evatt hailed Maradona as a 'fantastic talent' and that some of his earliest memories include being bought an Argentina shirt with the football legend's name on the back. He said: “He was obviously a fantastic talent.

Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.

Wanderers head coach Evatt has named the same team for the last three League Two matches in a row - and seen his side pick up nine points out of nine on offer against Salford City, Stevenage and Scunthorpe United. Matt Gilks is the current choice as goalkeeper with a back three of Alex Baptiste, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney in front of him.

Wanderers have implemented Bielsa's infamous 'murderball' training drill as part of their pre-match preparations. And the Bolton boss believes how Wanderers train and the intensity of which they do so can help them replicate what he wants to see from the Trotters on matchday.

The Trotters have their second game in the space of four days when they take on the Iron in a 7pm kick-off.

The Trotters head to Glanford Park tomorrow evening for a midweek League Two clash.

The Trotters head to Glanford Park tomorrow evening aiming to build on their recent victory over Stevenage at the weekend.

Wanderers returned to winning ways. He followed it up with another assured performance in yesterday's 2-1 victory over Stevenage as the Trotters picked up back-to-back wins in League Two for the first time this season.