Bolton Wanderers' approach to managing returning players and if the press might reappear against Stevenage

The Trotters suffered their heaviest defeat at the University of Bolton Stadium at the hands of the Valiants last weekend.

Wanderers captain Sarcevic has been an ever present in the starting XI for Bolton's League Two campaign, except for the defeats against Colchester United and Newport County.

The Trotters had been on a five game-winning run in all competitions heading into the encounter, while the Valiants had lost their last five matches on the bounce before the visit to the University of Bolton Stadium.

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale's fourth a minute after the restart.David Worrall added the Valiants' fifth and Nathan Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark.Eoin Doyle fired in his seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.

Trotters boss. And expectations grew with pre-season victories over the likes of Atherton Collieries, Bamber Bridge, Loughborough University and Accrington Stanley.

Bolton Wanderers, who the bookmakers tipped before a ball had been kicked in anger to be among the favourites for the title this season.

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.

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 squad with only a handful of recognised first team team players which had mostly relied on the club's younger players for their opening League One fixtures.

the Trotters conceded on the stroke of half-time when Tom Pett fired into the top corner to halve the deficit. The second 45 minutes was characterised by Wanderers showing more of their defensive qualities and playing more on the counterattack.

Bolton wing-back suffered ankle joint damage in the victory over Harrogate Town at the start of October. He spent six weeks on the sidelines before training for a week and was thrust back into the first team in the victory over Salford City.

The Trotters capped off a great week yesterday in Hertfordshire when they sealed back-to-back wins in League Two and secured three victories in the space of nine days with a 2-1 win over Stevenage.

Bolton's League Two rivals Tranmere, who have been without a boss since Mike Jackson departed the club, have named Hill as his successor. The former Rochdale boss has signed a deal until the end of the season, which will be automatically extended by 12 months if the club secures promotion back to League One.Hill told Tranmere's website: "I’m delighted to be joining Tranmere.

Matt Gilks - 7A vocal presence like in the Salford game and commanded box well. Didn't have much else to do in first half except pick ball out of next.

The Trotters are on the road for the first time in November after four games at home in succession at the University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton go into the game following back-to-back victories over Salford City in League Two and Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy.For the match against the Newcastle youngsters, Wanderers boss Evatt made 11 changes from the win over the Ammies, with those who started against Salford not involved.

The Trotters head to Hertfordshire tomorrow to take on the Boro at the Lamex Stadium. It will pit a Bolton team sitting 17th in League Two against a Stevenage side in the relegation zone with only eight points on the board and one win so far this season.

The Trotters sit 17th in the table after a dozen matches in the competition so far this campaign. Wanderers find themselves only six points from the play-offs heading into the weekend and are currently two games unbeaten in the league thanks to a draw against Mansfield Town and a victory over the Ammies last Friday.

the Trotters between 2010 and 2012, leaving his post as Burnley manager to take over at the Reebok Stadium from the sacked Gary Megson.

The Trotters head to the Lamex Stadium aiming to build upon two victories in as many games.