Bolton Wanderers players' spirit and desire was 'questionable' in Newport County defeat, says Ian Evatt

Wanderers head coach chatted on transfer deadline day prior to the League Two clash against the current bottom side in the division. And Evatt discussed a range of topics in his pre-match press conference, including the loan signing of Peter Kioso from Luton Town, the transfer window, taking on the Latics, and the latest injury news.Here's what he had to say. Reaction to the signing of Peter Kioso "He’s a player that I’ve been aware of for the last couple of years.

The Trotters have brought in 20 new players this summer as new head coach Evatt reshaped his playing squad. The latest acquisition was Peter Kioso with the defender joining Wanderers from Championship side Luton Town on a season long loan.

Wanderers have had a busy summer on the transfer front with 19 signings made in recent months by the new Bolton head coach. The domestic transfer window closes this Friday at 5pm.

The Trotters played out a goalless draw against the Mariners on Saturday as neither side was able to break the deadlock at the University of Bolton Stadium. But Wanderers did pick up their first clean sheet of the season over the weekend.

both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils. Ali Crawford's first half free kick was among the closest Bolton came to breaking the deadlock in a match where Wanderers failed to register a shot on target.

Wanderers are now unbeaten in their last two League Two fixtures and have picked up their first clean sheet of the campaign. After the match, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's the highlights of what he had to say.Initial reaction?“It’s frustrating.

The Trotters made nine changes from midweek for the game against the Mariners, where only Ryan Delaney and Billy Crellin kept their places.

The Trotters take on the Mariners at the University of Bolton Stadium and Ian Evatt's side will be aiming to build on their victory last weekend against Harrogate Town.

Wanderers fan made his first team debut last year for Bolton after coming off the bench in the defeat to Gillingham in League One. The Academy product played his first game of the 2020/21 season under new Bolton head coach Ian Evatt in the EFL Trophy loss yesterday to Shrewsbury Town.

Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's a round-up of what he had to say. Reaction to the result?“I think we were the better team, we were the best team.

Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press ahead of the match and here's every word he had to say on taking on the Yorkshire side, the reaction he's seen from his team in training following last weekend's defeat to Newport County, and how he's liked seeing players becoming angry in training and adding more aggression. How well do you think the squad is balanced? Will there be more additions before the international transfer window closes on Monday?“Yeah possibly.

The Trotters have lost all three games played so far in League Two in the 2020/21 season.

announced as a Wanderers player prior to last Saturday's match against Newport County after penning a one-year contract and the winger came off the bench to make his debut in that game. He is the club's 19th signing of the summer and is confident that the acquisitions made over summer by Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt will have them challenging at the top end of the table.

Wanderers are yet to score in League Two so far this season and have lost all three matches played in the division. They've had two strikes disallowed by officials in the campaign thus far, the first of which was Alex Baptiste's header on the road against Colchester United.

The Trotters suffered their fifth defeat of the season on Saturday against the Exiles.

Wanderers could have been even greater if the Exiles had taken their chances.Bolton had been tipped by the bookmakers as among the favourites for the title before the season began but are yet to manage results under new head coach Ian Evatt. But Flynn feels that Wanderers will come good under Evatt.

Wanderers lost 2-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Exiles after Tristan Abrahams struck twice following half-time. The result leaves the Trotters 22nd in the League Two table, above Grimsby Town and Southend United.After the match, Bolton boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's a round-up of what he had to say.Are there many positives to take out of that?“There’s not many.

Wanderers are back at home today in League Two against the Exiles and are seeking their first win of the season.

Wanderers head into the meeting having tasted defeat in all four competitive games across all competitions so far this season.

The Trotters lost their fourth game of the campaign against the U's after Tom Eastman's header before the break was added to by Jevani Brown's chip in the second half.