'Brilliant': Ian Evatt praises Bolton Wanderers midfielder for performance in Walsall loss

The Trotters are working to bring players in over the course of the next month. One deal which is close to getting over the line is that for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee.

Wanderers are closing in on finalising a deal for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee. Evatt also believes the club is close to confirming a loan deal for a player, which is expected to be announced early this month.Though Evatt has not named the player in question, there has been speculation that Swansea City defender Declan John is wanted by Wanderers on loan.

The Trotters start the year at the University of Bolton Stadium with a League Two clash against John Yems' side. It will Bolton's first game for a week after the home clash against Morecambe was suspended earlier this week following a coronavirus outbreak in the Shrimps camp.

Wanderers boss has previously said that he feels the squad is three to four players light. And work has been taking place to ensure new arrivals come into the squad.

the Trotters are poised to be active in the market. Wanderers boss Evatt has previously mentioned that he feels the Bolton squad is 'three of four' players light.One of these areas appears to be in central midfield, a gap 32-year-old Lee could fill and has been training with the League Two side recently.

the Trotters wish to sign the Wales international on loan.

Wanderers manager Evatt has previously said that he feels the squad is 'three or four' players light. An area which could be reinforced in the centre forward department.

Wanderers were 2-0 down and had a penalty appeal not entertained by referee Ross Joyce.

the Trotters added their second towards the end through Nathan Delfouneso, before Peter Kioso nodded home a dramatic late leveller before the break. The wing-back was later sent off for a second bookable offence.After the game, Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's some of the highlights of what he had to say.

the Trotters after some 10 months in the role. With the new job title - which has also seen Peter Atherton become Evatt's assistant manager - has come more responsibility for the Bolton boss.Not only are plans in place for the upcoming January transfer window where Wanderers are poised to be active, but preparations are also under way for next summer's business in the market.

The Trotters sit 15th in the fourth tier of English football and have struggled to string together a set of consistent results so far this campaign. That was not the case in November though as five wins on the bounce in all competitions, including four in League Two, saw Bolton shoot up the table to the fringes of the play-offs.

Wanderers boss over the summer, signing a three year deal at the club after joining from Barrow.In light of the coronavirus pandemic, fans have not been able to attend the University of Bolton Stadium yet this season, meaning this current Wanderers squad is yet to play in front of their home support.And that too means that Evatt is yet to be unveiled to the home fans this season, with supporters having to watch matches via online streaming services for the foreseeable future.Having crafted a new

The Trotters aim to return to winning ways this weekend in League Two when they play Chris Beech's side at Brunton Park. Wanderers sit 15th in the table heading into the encounter, while Carlisle are third in one of the automatic promotion spots.

The Trotters succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Rovers at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Bolton manager Evatt has previously said that he feels the squad is three or four players light. In the encounter over the weekend, Wanderers succumbed to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Tranmere Rovers.

the Trotters went behind through Peter Clarke's header on the stroke of the half-hour mark.

Wanderers took the decision to recall Thomason from his loan spell, partly down to the lockdown which meant the postponement of non-league football, but also the midfielder's form while at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.He made his debut by coming off the bench in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s.He was then handed his first start in League Two against Port Vale and has kept his position in central midfield for the matches against Walsall and Cheltenham Town.And Evatt

The Trotters go into the game aiming to build on victory over Cheltenham Town the last time out. Ryan Delaney struck late on at the Jonny Rocks Stadium to claim all three points at the death on the road for the Trotters.Next up for Ian Evatt's Wanderers are the Super White Army, who are now under the management of former Bolton boss Keith Hill.

There’s always been a bit of history between Tranmere and Bolton and Keith Hill is returning to one of his former clubs.“Football throws these things at you all the time.

Wanderers were taking a look at a free agent.