Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ali Crawford joins League Two rivals Tranmere Rovers on loan

the Trotters talisman drew a blank against the Shrimpers despite chances. He saw one effort on the stroke of half-time cleared off the line by the Roots Hall side, while he slipped and put a follow-up from Marcus Maddison's effort over the goal.

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.

The Trotters have travelled to Essex today aiming to go five games unbeaten in League Two.

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.

The Trotters are unbeaten in their last three games having picked up victories over Leyton Orient and Stevenage, as well as a point against Morecambe.

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 are playing in the fourth tier of English football for the first time since 1987. Evatt is also in his first full season of management in the EFL and has implemented a flowing passing playing style at the University of Bolton Stadium.

the Trotters on loan for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day.

Bolton manager explained that Darcy has put in the best week of training he has seen during his time at the University of Bolton Stadium and has encouraged the youngster to maintain this form, with the prospect of being in the Trotters team a possibility if he goes.Evatt feels that Darcy has been a 'victim' of Wanderers not picking up the right results of late and the strong options that he has in that area of the pitch. Evatt said: "I really rate Ronan as a footballer.

As well as the potential four signings Evatt hopes to make on transfer deadline day, he has revealed their is also a central defender at the club on trial.The Bolton confirmed that potential extra signing does not hinge on any other players leaving the club, but that Taft departing does free up space in the salary cap and for the squad looking ahead to next season.“That does not depend on anyone going out. Obviously we’ve got four players.

The Trotters have already been very busy so far this month and more business is anticipated before the window slams shut on February 1. Free agent Kieran Lee has already been signed, while three players have arrived on loan at the University of Bolton Stadium until the end of the season.

The Trotters head to the One Call Stadium still searching for their first win of 2021 and without a victory in their last six matches. The Stags, by contrast, as in completely opposite run of results with five wins on the bounce in League Two.

The Trotters manager was dismissed by referee Neil Hair at Prenton Park on Saturday following the 2-1 defeat.

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.Hill of course managed Bolton last season and has now completed the double over his former employers, but said he understands his successor's 'frustrations' at Wanderers, which he believes stems from them not scoring as many goals as they should with the firepower they have in their arsenal.

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.But the manner of the award of the Rovers penalty and how Tranmere defender Manny Monthe avoided a second yellow card for a bringing down a through on goal Sarcevic when both sides had 11 men were major talking points.Evatt was also dismissed after full-time for apparent dissent with referee Hair and the Bolton boss had his say on the performance of Hair and the

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.

Bolton Wanderers boss Evatt has welcomed the move to help guard against serious injuries.But the Trotters boss also feels it helps ensures teams are not punished for having to be temporarily down to 10 men while a player is being treated.He said: "It's got to be a good thing because head injuries are very serious.

The Trotters head to Prenton Park tomorrow to take on Rovers in a 3pm kick-off in League Two. Ian Evatt takes his side to take on Keith Hill's men seeking their first win in 2021, with the club's most recent win coming in mid-December on the road against Cheltenham Town.

The Trotters are on the road aiming for their first win of 2021 when they take on former boss Keith Hill's Super White Army.

Bolton boss has spoken after news of Zack Elbouzedi and Ben Jackson playing for Wanderers in last weekend's game against Cheltenham Town was leaked on social media ahead of the players been confirmed as signings by the club.