Bolton Wanderers made their first signing of the summer transfer window to get their business off to a flying start with the acquisition of Jack Iredale.
23.04.2022 - 16:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made two changes to his team to take on Cheltenham Town from the Easter Monday win over Accrington Stanley.
Wanderers travel to take on Michael Duff's Robins side for a 3pm kick-off as they aim to extend their unbeaten run as the season nears its climax.
The two teams were promoted out of League Two last season and both are poised for a midtable finish, with Wanderers potentially being in the top 10.
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This afternoon's game has nothing riding on it in terms of promotion or relegation for either side, but it promises to be an exciting occasion still with it being Wanderers' final away day of the campaign, as well as the hosts' last home match of the season.
Wanderers boss Evatt has set his side a points target which, though he has not specified, will surely be north of 70 points and would be a fine total upon a first season back in League One since 2020.
And Evatt has made two changes from the side which beat Stanley earlier this week.
James Trafford lines up as goalkeeper and an unnamed back four of Gethin Jones, Will Aimson, George Johnston and Declan John continues.
The pair of MJ Williams and Aaron Morley lines up once again, with the front four lining up as Dapo Afolayan on the left, Dion Charles through the middle with Jon Dadi Bodvarsson in support, and Kieran Sadlier on the right flank.
On the bench this afternoon for Bolton are George Thomason, Amadou Bakayoko, Xavier Amaechi, Elias Kachunga, Alex Baptiste, Liam Gordon and Kyle Dempsey.
Bolton Wanderers made their first signing of the summer transfer window to get their business off to a flying start with the acquisition of Jack Iredale.
MJ Williams believes Bolton Wanderers team mate is getting 'better and better' after watching his development from a young age at Rochdale.
Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers 'limit the risk' associated with making signings in the transfer window and is hoping they can bring in more positive acquisitions after their January successes.
Bolton Wanderers are preparing for a second season in a row under Ian Evatt and seeking to mount a promotion push in earnest next campaign.
Bolton Wanderers have opted not to bring Xavier Amaechi back to the club next season after the winger's loan spell came to an end.
Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers have improved in terms of sharing the goals around the team since Eoin Doyle's departure but wants more to chip in to help improve this evening further next season.
Bolton Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan has hailed the efforts of the Whites' squad over the past two seasons as she believes the club is well and truly back and heading in the right direction.
Ian Evatt believes Dion Charles deserved the goals he got in the final game of the season against Fleetwood Town but believes all the forward players at Bolton Wanderers need to give more next season.
Bolton Wanderers secured a ninth placed finish on their first season back in League One since 2020 with a 4-2 home win over Fleetwood Town.
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Ian Evatt admits upcoming discussions and telling some of his Bolton Wanderers players their time at the club will end after their contracts expire is the 'worst' part of his job.
Ian Evatt says it is 'great' to still be involved in how Marlon Fossey is progressing in his comeback from injury amid future conversations Bolton Wanderers intend to have about getting the Fulham defender back this summer.
Ian Evatt believes the players Bolton Wanderers have out of action but can still put out competitive sides is a measure of how far his squad has come since the start of January.
Aaron Morley feels pressure is not building on Bolton Wanderers for next season as he believes a standard is being set at the club in the second half of this campaign which he hopes could be good enough for promotion.
The Bolton Wanderers players who are out of contract this summer will find out if their futures are at the club or not at the start of May following the conclusion of the League One season.
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Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt believes some of the bookings for both sides in the game against Accrington Stanley were 'debatable' as he admitted both teams felt hard done by with some of the calls made by the officials.
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made four changes to his side to take on Accrington Stanley from the win over Doncaster Rovers.
Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman feels Dion Charles' move to Bolton Wanderers left all parties as winners.
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