Bolton boss Ian Evatt on Doncaster, changing transfer plans, and 'bad to worse' injury situation

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers lack the quality in the final third to unlock resolute defences right now as was shown in the loss against Accrington Stanley but feels his central defenders dealt with the physicality shown against them.

Ian Evatt lauded the achievements of Accrington Stanley under John Coleman and believes the way the club is run sustainably and with a realistic playing budget is an example Bolton Wanderers are aiming to follow.

Bolton Wanderers will be seeking to return to winning ways in League One this weekend when they make the short journey to take on Accrington Stanley.

Ian Evatt believes his Bolton Wanderers players must prove some of their critics wrong just like they did last season when they achieved promotion out of League Two.

Ian Evatt is looking forward to having MJ Williams back available for selection for Bolton Wanderers this weekend after admitting he was not surprised their December got off to a difficult start against Fleetwood Town.

Ian Evatt believes captain Ricardo Santos's red card did not help Bolton Wanderers in their loss against Fleetwood Town and felt the dismissal of the skipper led to his side lacking ideas and energy.

Bolton Wanderers suffered a poor 3-0 loss on the road against Fleetwood Town as they ended the game with 10 men.

Ian Evatt believes Dennis Politic needs to replicate more of what he showed for Port Vale over the weekend on loan from Bolton Wanderers and become more of a regular in the Valiants team.

Bolton Wanderers have taken a step closer to Wembley as they advanced past Fleetwood Town in the Papa John's Trophy, but there wasn't much to shout about as the rain-sodden Tuesday night reflected the weariness within the squad.

Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff admitted he understands Bolton Wanderers counterpart Ian Evatt's injury struggles at present but pointed to the fact that they could still bring on two former Premier League players against the Robins.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt his side could have had a penalty late on against Cheltenham Town and believes a goal chalked off ought to have stood.

Bolton Wanderers came from behind twice against Cheltenham Town to claim a point.

Bolton Wanderers have turned down the chance to bring back Viv Solomon-Otabor to the club amid the club's current injury crisis and Ian Evatt has explained why.

Bolton Wanderers are aiming for three wins on the spin at home in League One when they take on Cheltenham Town this weekend.

Bolton Wanderers returned to winning ways in midweek with a 3-0 victory at home against Doncaster Rovers.

Bolton Wanderers returned to winning ways in League One with a commanding 3-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers.

Ian Evatt believes opposite number Richie Wellens will have Doncaster Rovers well set up and pose a difficult test for his Bolton Wanderers team this evening.

Ian Evatt believes George Thomason has a 'great opportunity' to stake a claim for a long-term place in the Bolton Wanderers team owing to the club's injury problems in the engine room after admitting his lack of game time so far this season has stunted the youngster's development.

Ian Evatt admits there is 'quite a bit of maintenance' to be done to the Bolton Wanderers squad in the rapidly approaching January transfer window, particularly in light of recent injuries such as the one suffered by Josh Sheehan.

Bolton Wanderers suffered a slender 1-0 loss on the road to Wycombe Wanderers in League One this afternoon but had several injury blows confirmed afterwards.