Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt says matters are progressing in the transfer window with signings in the offing for both the first team and B team,
10.05.2022 - 07:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
MJ Williams believes Bolton Wanderers team mate is getting 'better and better' after watching his development from a young age at Rochdale.
The duo were team mates at the Dale, with Williams spending two years at Spotland before departing in 2020.
Morley was given his professional debut at the Dale in 2016 and spent a couple of seasons playing alongside holding midfielder Williams. The duo were reunited when Morley joined Wanderers in the January transfer window.
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The duo resumed their time as team mates at Bolton and lined up regularly in the middle of the park during the second half of the recently concluded League One campaign.
And Williams believes that Morley is developing his defensive game more as he accepted he has always been impressed with his abilities on the ball.
The duo are part of a competitive central midfield department at Ian Evatt's side and Williams accepts when he is out of the team as the Wanderers boss makes a point of explaining his decisions.
He said: “He is getting better and better. I remember when he first came through at Rochdale being really impressed with the way he passes the ball and he has added to that game now, defensively.
“In League One there is always a demand where midfielders have to be able to run the other way and track back with runners. He has started to do that now.
“Aaron is a top player, has come in and settled really quickly, and he has been a joy to play with, really.
“I accept it when the gaffer pulls you aside and explains why. It is a squad game and we have some brilliant players in midfield here, so whatever mix it is with me, Aaron (Morley), Demps (Kyle
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