Bolton Wanderers predicted team vs Tranmere Rovers as Ian Evatt faces midfield decision

Wanderers debut last night against the Shrimps.Bolton were reduced to 10 men when Maddison was shown a straight red card by referee Oliver Langford following a challenge on Aaron Wildig.Wanderers had taken the lead just before half-time when Eoin Doyle put them in front, only for Brad Lyons to nod home after Maddison's dismissal to earn Morecambe a share of the spoils.

The Trotters took the lead before half-time when Eoin Doyle stroked home his 11th goal of the season.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time this month having had two away days so far in February. But Ian Evatt's side are still waiting to kick a ball in anger this month owing to the previous two fixtures away to Mansfield Town and Salford City were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.But Bolton return to the UniBol and welcome Derek Adams' Shrimps to town.

the Trotters and has been a free agent since leaving Sunderland last year.

The Trotters had their clash against Salford City called off yesterday because of a waterlogged pitch at the Peninsula Stadium. It was the second postponement of a Bolton game in the space of five days.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt the decision to call off his side's away game against Salford City was the correct one.The Trotters were due to be in action today against the Ammies at the Peninsula Stadium for a 3pm kick-off in League Two.

Trotters boss confirmed on transfer deadline day that the League Two club are currently looking at a defender who is training with them. Though Evatt has not publicly named the player in question, reports have suggested it is former Huddersfield Town, Sunderland and QPR defender Joel Lynch.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers are back in action this weekend when they make the short journey to the Peninsula Stadium to take on Salford City. The Trotters will take on the Ammies for a League Two clash between two of the pre-season favourites for the division's title.

Wanderers have a run of Saturday-Tuesday games for the next five weeks in succession. After the game was postponed on Tuesday, an angry Evatt vowed that any rearranged date for the game would be on Bolton's terms and a date of in a fortnight has been selected.

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.

Bolton last summer, but later signed a two-year deal with the club following the appointment of Ian Evatt.

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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 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.