Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on Southend United, rising expectations and Mansfield reflections

The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.

The Trotters rose up the League Two table in February with a run of results that included a draw and five wins on the bounce that took them to from 20th and into the play-offs. During that run, Wanderers kept four clean sheets, too, and found the back of the net nine times.

The Trotters take on the Us in the aftermath of their six match winning run coming to an end over the weekend.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

Are you surprised when you have a moment to reflect since you’ve hurtled up the league table from 19th to sixth? “Am I surprised? No, I’m not surprised because I believe in what we do and I believe in myself and the rest of my team and my staff. "The difference has obviously been that we had a really good window in January and I now have the tools to be able to do my job really.

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The Trotters make the short journey to Boundary Park to take on the Latics in League Two. Wanderers head into the encounter as the form team in League Two at present, having won their last five games on the spin and are seven matches unbeaten.

Bolton finally managed to break down a defensively well organised Bluebirds team.

The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.

Bolton's second to secure the three points. The win has lifted Bolton up to ninth in League Two and just a point from the play-offs, while they have extended their unbeaten run to six matches.After the game, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction to the victory.That’s four wins on the spin now?“We’re really pleased to play like that after two long journeys, two difficult pitches, two difficult games.

Wanderers squad ahead of this season. But the 27-year-old had limited game time at the University of Bolton Stadium, playing just five matches in all competitions.

The Trotters are in good form heading into the encounter - they are unbeaten in five and have won their last three matches on the bounce.

The Trotters claimed their third win in a row and extended their unbeaten run to five matches when substitute Shaun Miller came off the bench to score what proved to be the winner.

Wanderers have drawn up a revised list following the Janaury transfer window. Each club in the division can register up to 22 players aged over 21 this season at any one time.In the latest version, there are 21 players on the squad list on the EFL website, but neither Hickman or Mascoll are on there.

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has confirmed in the lead-up to this weekend's trip to Root's Hall that his captain will be back involved this weekend. Evatt confirmed that Wanderers did not pick up any fresh injury issues in the 3-2 win on the road over Mansfield Town last night.Evatt said: “We’re all good and all ready to go.

Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction. You must be delighted with that?“I’m over the moon for the players.

The Trotters travel to Nottinghamshire today to take on the Stags on their own patch. It is the third attempt at getting the fixture played, with the previous two being postponed in light of a frozen or waterlogged pitch at the One Call Stadium.

Wanderers manager Evatt has been left 'astonished' by the most recent turn of events and feels aggrieved that Mansfield were able to choose when the game will take place. Mansfield had their game against Colchester United this weekend moved from Saturday to Sunday due to a frozen pitch, which is why the Stags opted to move the game against Bolton to Wednesday.

Wanderers restricted to £1.5m annually. But earlier this week, an independent arbitration panel upheld a claim from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) that the EFL was in breach of the constitution of the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC) by introducing the caps.

the Trotters have the chance to do the double over Alex Revell's side after a 2-1 win in November at the Lamex Stadium.