Bolton Wanderers state of play heading into transfer deadline day and possible business analysed

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.

Bolton game at Roots Hall.

The Trotters have had a trio of red cards overturned in recent weeks. Evatt himself was sent off and had been due to have to sit in the stands after being dismissed following the conclusion of Wanderers' defeat to Tranmere Rovers last month.

Bolton debut in the 1-1 draw against Morecambe earlier this week, as Wanderers ended the game with 10 men following Marcus Maddison's red card. Wanderers boss Ian Evatt targeted Williams last summer as a signing but it did not materialise and the midfielder ended up with the Seasiders after leaving Rochdale.

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.

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.

third deadline day arrival ahead of the 11pm cut-off.Having already made four signings during the January transfer window, two more were signed and sealed earlier on today as goalkeeper Lukas Jensen arrived on loan from Burnley until the end of the season - while Oladapo Afolayan joined on a similar terms from West Ham United.Williams, who was born in Bangor, in Wales, started his career at Liverpool - but failed to make a single appearance for the club.His first taste of the professional game

That was much better?“Yeah. I think for the first time in a while we actually got what we deserved.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time in a fortnight when they take on the O's.

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.