Bolton Wanderers have secured the futures of four key players in a major boost for the club.
17.10.2021 - 10:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ian Evatt has given an injury update on injured Bolton Wanderers trio Gethin Jones, Kieran Lee and Declan John following the heavy defeat to Wigan Athletic.
The Latics took the lead in the first half when Will Keane slotted home early on to put Leam Richardson's side ahead at the break.
Wanderers nearly equalised through skipper Antoni Sarcevic just after the break, but Wigan struck back with a fabulous strike from James McClean.
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Bolton Wanderers have secured the futures of four key players in a major boost for the club.
Bolton Wanderers have a break from League One action for a fortnight now after a slender 1-0 loss against Portsmouth.
Bolton Wanderers suffered their fourth loss in the space of four League One matches with a 1-0 defeat on the road against Portsmouth.
Bolton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this afternoon with Dapo Afolayan in behind Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso on the left.
Portsmouth duo Paul Downing and Liam Vincent are both making good progress on their returns from their respective injuries but it is unclear if they will be able to face Bolton Wanderers this weekend.
Declan John believes he is now 'settled' at Bolton Wanderers and that it is the first time he has been able to say that in his playing career so far.
Bolton Wanderers are expecting to have an update and hoping for good news on further scans on defender Gethin Jones and how long the right-back could be out for.
Ian Evatt hopes to have winger Xavier Amaechi back in training at Bolton Wanderers in early November as he continues his rehabilitation from a fractured metatarsal.
Ian Evatt believes Lloyd Isgrove has the potential to develop into a 'very good' right-back after impressing in the role for Bolton Wanderers in the comeback against Gillingham.
Ian Evatt believes time is needed for Bolton Wanderers to see the best of Amadou Bakayoko after admitting the attacker was rushed back from injury.
Ian Evatt is unsure whether he will have Declan John back available for this Saturday's clash for Bolton Wanderers against Gillingham while Gethin Jones has seen a specialist to ascertain the severity of his injury.
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Bolton Wanderers are in action today against Wigan Athletic and Ian Evatt has made four changes for the encounter.
Bolton Wanderers have had a 'rough week' ahead of taking on Wigan Athletic this weekend with it confirmed that Gethin Jones has picked up an ankle injury, Ian Evatt has confirmed.
Kieran Lee believes he is building up confidence again in a Bolton shirt after being handed a place back in the Wanderers midfield of late and admits Josh Sheehan has been unlucky to find himself on the bench recently.
Kieran Lee said it was 'nice' to come back to old club Sheffield Wednesday as he reflected on the loss at Hillsborough with Bolton Wanderers.
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Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made no changes from last weekend's win over Shrewsbury Town for the clash against Sheffield Wednesday.