Ian Evatt believes football cannot go back to playing behind closed doors again amid rising coronavirus cases and the Bolton Wanderers boss has urged for fans to be able to continue attending matches.
22.12.2021 - 19:48 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ian Evatt admits that Dion Charles is a player who Bolton Wanderers are interested in signing ahead of the January transfer window but says Anthony Hartigan is not on the club's radar.
Wanderers are set to be active in the January transfer window and are seeking reinforcements, with centre forward and central midfield among the areas which are in the spotlight.
Accrington Stanley striker Charles has been linked with Wanderers and reports have intensified of late which suggests Bolton are
Ian Evatt believes football cannot go back to playing behind closed doors again amid rising coronavirus cases and the Bolton Wanderers boss has urged for fans to be able to continue attending matches.
Ian Evatt says he does not take the support and backing he receives from Bolton Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan for granted and aims to repay the faith shown in him with performances and promotions.
Ian Evatt has implored the EFL to use 'common sense' when it comes to assessing if Bolton Wanderers' trip to Burton Albion next week can go ahead.
Ian Evatt admits that some impending injury returns for Bolton Wanderers have been scuppered by the sudden Covid-19 outbreak at the club.
Ian Evatt has given a positive update on talks to extend Xavier Aamechi's loan spell at Bolton Wanderers and believes that it an extension could become a reality.
Ian Evatt says that Bolton Wanderers will certainly take into account if a player is not vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of their decision making with signings in the January transfer window.
Ian Evatt believes there has been a 'significant shift' in the Bolton Wanderers squad towards taking the Covid-19 vaccine in light of events in the past few months.
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt is not in favour of a circuit breaker in the League One season amid rising Covid-19 cases causing postponements of games as he believes it would not be beneficial during the winter months and that a way to continue must be found.
Bolton Wanderers should have forward Amadou Bakayoko back fit and available for this weekend's League One encounter against Wycombe Wanderers.
Bolton Wanderers need to develop a ruthless streak in front of goal away from home to recapture their form on the road which was a bedrock for success in the previous campaign, Ian Evatt believes.
Ali Crawford is closing in on having his time away from Bolton Wanderers extended and could leave the club on a permanent baisis, Ian Evatt has confirmed.
Ian Evatt admits the Bolton Wanderers forward players should be taking their chances more often but believes the squad also need to share the goals around amid their striking drought away from home.
Nat Phillips could be on his way out of Liverpool in the January transfer window with West Ham United tipped as a potential destination.
Ian Evatt believes the Bolton Wanderers fans were 'fantastic' with their support of the team against Accrington Stanley but believes a 'very small minority' who make criticism personal is 'not acceptable'.
The January transfer window is only a matter of weeks away from opening and Bolton Wanderers are poised to be active in the market.
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.
Bolton Wanderers intend to use the loan market in the upcoming January transfer window to help fill gaps in the squad, Ian Evatt has confirmed.
Ian Evatt feels Bolton Wanderers top scorer Dapo Afolayan is learning to deal with the roiugh treatment he sometimes receives from opposition players and that the attacker is progressing well in his first full season of men's professional football.
Bolton Wanderers will be without the services of captain Ricardo Almeida Santos this weekend against Accrington Stanley.
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.