Ian Evatt has a firm message for anyone who is thinking of writing him off at Bolton Wanderers - to do so at their peril - as he aims for a resurgence from his players in the coming weeks.
31.10.2021 - 14:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Portsmouth defended really well across their entire team in the win against Bolton Wanderers and claimed a clean sheet which was sorely needed.
That's the view of former Chelsea and Ipswich Town striker Sam Parkin.
Wanderers grew into the game in the first half and ought to have led at the break but Dapo Afolayan's effort was tipped onto the bar by Gavin Bazunu, while Declan John struck the outside of the post.
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Ian Evatt has a firm message for anyone who is thinking of writing him off at Bolton Wanderers - to do so at their peril - as he aims for a resurgence from his players in the coming weeks.
Josh Sheehan's knee is currently 'unstable' according to Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt as the League One side saw what life is like without MJ Williams in the engine room as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Stockport County.
Bolton Wanderers were dumped out of the FA Cup this evening after a first round replay 5-3 loss at the hands of National League side Stockport County.
Ian Evatt has a lot of respect for David Artell and the way Crewe Alex go about playing football ahead of their clash against his Bolton Wanderers side.
Ian Evatt said there is an option to extend Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ali Crawford's loan spell at Scottish side St Johnstone and he believes there is an appetite from both sides to get the deal done.
Bolton Wanderers defender Declan John was taken off at half-time of the draw against Stockport County due to chest pains.
Elias Kachunga is not concerned about his lack of a goal so far for Bolton Wanderers and believes the best is still to come from him in a white shirt.
Bolton Wanderers had an 'absolute nightmare' nine hour journey down to Portsmouth and Ian Evatt believes his side have been dealt a 'pretty rough hand' of late but is focused on getting back to winning ways.
Bolton Wanderers have a break from League One action for a fortnight now after a slender 1-0 loss against Portsmouth.
Danny Cowley believes Portsmouth's victory over Bolton is their most important three points so far this season and they beat a 'very good' Wanderers side which had 'hardly any' shots in their box.
Will Aimson and Ian Evatt believed Bolton Wanderers ought to have been awarded a penalty of the first half of their loss against Portsmouth.
Bolton Wanderers suffered their fourth loss in the space of four League One matches with a 1-0 defeat on the road against Portsmouth.
Bolton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this afternoon with Dapo Afolayan in behind Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso on the left.
Danny Cowley expects Bolton Wanderers to ask questions of his Portsmouth team tomorrow and hailed Ian Evatt's side as 'brave' ahead of their encounter.
Stockport County are without a permanent boss at present following the sacking of Simon Rusk.
Portsmouth duo Paul Downing and Liam Vincent are both making good progress on their returns from their respective injuries but it is unclear if they will be able to face Bolton Wanderers this weekend.
Bolton Wanderers are on the road this weekend with a trip down to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth.
Bolton Wanderers make the journey to Portsmouth this weekend aiming to return to winning ways in League One.
Dapo Afolayan has been Bolton's best player this season and Ian Evatt must wait until the end of the season to see if they get promoted to see if he is proved right about his Wanderers team.
Ian Evatt has made four changes to his side to take on Gillingham today from the team which lost against Plymouth Argyle.