The Trotters have travelled to Nottinghamshire for the third time this fixture has been given a date.
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Matt Gilks - 7Had little to do in the first half with no saves to make.
A couple of solid stops after the break and good distribution.Harry Brockbank - 7Struggled at times up against Wilkinson in first half but recovered well and a threat going forwards, as highlighted by second half goal.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Looked solid at the back with a good partnership alongside Baptiste as Orient struggled to break Wanderers down.Alex Baptiste - 8Composed and assured performance upon his return to the
.The Trotters have travelled to Nottinghamshire for the third time this fixture has been given a date.
Matt Gilks - 7Made a key stop after Bolton took the lead in the first half and communicated constantly throughout asGethin Jones - 7Another dependable stint at right-back after coming back into the teamRicardo Almeida Santos - 8Should have found the back of the net with second half header, but composed in possession and solid at the back once more with countless aerial clearances.Alex Baptiste - 8Nearly scored Bolton's second before the break and rarely out a foot wrong all game.
the Trotters can go three games unbeaten today with a result against the Boro.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonVigilant enough on a freezing night and took impressive command of his penalty area for a corner. His concentration never wavered.
Matt Gilks - 6Made one stop in the first half and communicated constantly throughout the game.
The Trotters have not kicked a ball in anger so far in February owing to matches in League Two being postponed.
The Trotters had been due to be in action this afternoon on the road against Salford City. Wanderers had not played since last weekend's win over Leyton Orient and were aiming to build on that today.
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.
Wanderers have made on transfer deadline day as the Trotters have been very busy in the market. He joins Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen and West Ham United forward Oladapo Afolayan as fellow loanees, while midfielder MJ Williams has penned an 18-month deal after leaving Blackpool.
the Trotters on an 18-month deal. Williams revealed the potential for a move to the University of Bolton Stadium resurfaced last week - and he jumped at the chance to join Ian Evatt's side.He said: “There was talk about me coming here in the summer just gone and it came back up about four or five days ago.
Wanderers have already added four new players to the squad this window in the form of Kieran Lee, Zack Elbouzedi, Ben Jackson and Declan John. Two signings are due to be announced in due course, a goalkeeper and a midfielder, with two players in the forward areas of the pitch the deals which are being worked on.Evatt said: "At the moment we’ve got two ins but they will be released in due course.
Wanderers in yesterday's 2-0 win over the O's. The former Macclesfield Town man has previously impressed in recent weeks with cameos off the bench.
The Trotters are back in action at the University of Bolton Stadium this afternoon and taking on the O's. Wanderers are aiming for their first win of 2021 and are without a victory in their last six games.They sit 19th in the table heading into the game, while Orient are 10th and two points from the play-offs.Wanderers manager Evatt will be without the services of defender Ryan Delaney and skipper Antoni Sarcevic owing to suspension and injury respectively.
The Trotters have been active already in the January transfer window with four new players signing for the League Two club. Ben Jackson, Declan John and Zack Elbouzedi have all joined on loan until the end of the season from Huddersfield Town, Swansea City and Lincoln City respectively.
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.
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Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after as Bolton ended the encounter with 10 men, while Evatt himself was shown a red card after the game by referee Neil Hair. Wanderers had chances to draw themselves level after Sarcevic scored, with chances falling to substitutes Arthur Gnahoua and Alex Baptiste.
Wanderers have been very active in the market so far this month, bringing in four players. Free agent Kieran Lee has been signed up, while Declan John, Zack Elbouzedi and Ben Jackson have joined the League Two side on loan from Swansea City, Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town respectively.
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.