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14.03.2021 - 00:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Trotters won 1-0 at Vale Park thanks to Gethin Jones' strike after the break which secured all three points for Ian Evatt's side.
The win ensures Bolton are now sixth in the League Two table and remain four points from the play-offs and five from the division's summit.It means Bolton have now won nine and drawn two of their last 11 matches as they have firmly put themselves in the race for promotion.After the win in Staffordshire, Wanderers fans took to Twitter to have their say on the
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Wanderers made it 11 games unbeaten yesterday at Vale Park thanks to Gethin Jones' goal in the second half. It ensured Wanderers cemented their place in the League Two play-offs and and four points from the automatic promotion places, as well as five from the division's summit.
Wanderers made it 11 games unbeaten in a row with a 1-0 victory over Port Vale at Vale Park yesterday, with Gethin Jones scoring what proved to be the only goal of the game.
Wanderers made it 11 games unbeaten yesterday at Vale Park thanks to Gethin Jones' goal in the second half. It ensured Wanderers cemented their place in the League Two play-offs and and four points from the automatic promotion places, as well as five from the division's summit.
Wanderers picked up all three points thanks to Gethin Jones' second half finish.The result leaves Wanderers sixth in the League Two table and four points off the automatic promotion spots, as well as five points from the division's summit.By contrast, Vale boss Clarke his still waiting for his first three points as the club's boss, with the Valiants sitting 21st in the table and five points above the relegation zone.
Matt Gilks - 7Had nervous moment early on with Baptiste backpass but otherwise a solid outing and made saves when he needed to.Gethin Jones - 7Produced cool left footed finish from edge of the box to put Bolton ahead on a solid afternoon's work.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Marked being named League Two player of the month with another decent showing in the centre of defence.Alex Baptiste - 7Another clean sheet for the veteran who made some decent interceptions against a tricky Vale front lien.Decla
Wanderers picked up all three points thanks to Gethin Jones' second half finish. The result leaves Wanderers sixth in the League Two table and four points off the automatic promotion spots, as well as five points from the division's summit.After the game, Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction to the victory.Three points, you must be delighted with that?“Yeah, it’s the best win of the season for me because this is everything we’re not.
Wanderers went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale's fourth a minute after the restart.David Worrall added the Valiants' fifth and Nathan Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark.Eoin Doyle fired in his then seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time
The Trotters sit in the League Two play-offs after an unbeaten run which has stretched to 10 games and included eight wins.
The Trotters head to Vale Park this weekend aiming to build on their 10 match unbeaten run.
Matt Gilks - 5Made saves when he needed to in the first half and after the break but let ball go through his legs for Cambridge goal in big error from veteran.Gethin Jones - 8Did brilliantly to hold up possession for Doyle's first goal and was a constant threat going forward, as well as showing what he can do defensively.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Nominated for League Two player of the month this morning and followed it up with another performance to show why he had been nominated.Alex Baptiste -
Matt Gilks - 7Few saves to make before the break, but made a vital one in closing stages to keep out Anthony O'Connor's header.Gethin Jones - 7Combined well with Isgrove in the final third and put in some dangerous deliveries in the final third - perhaps left Rowe free at the back post for the equaliser.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7The usual assured performance from the central defender.
The Trotters sit sixth in League Two heading into tomorrow's fixture at Valley Parade and can consolidate their position in the top seven with another victory. They also have the chance to do the double over the Bantams after a 1-0 victory at the University of Bolton Stadium last October.
The Trotters are currently in a routine of midweek and weekend games in League Two in a frantic run of matches which has taken them all the way through February and into March. An eight game unbeaten run including six wins on the bounce has taken Bolton into the play-offs and firmly in the hunt for promotion.
Are you surprised when you have a moment to reflect since you’ve hurtled up the league table from 19th to sixth? “Am I surprised? No, I’m not surprised because I believe in what we do and I believe in myself and the rest of my team and my staff. "The difference has obviously been that we had a really good window in January and I now have the tools to be able to do my job really.
The Trotters head to Valley Parade this weekend aiming for seven wins on the bounce and seeking to continue their rise up the League Two table.
Wanderers.But after their previous win over the Bluebirds, Wanderers looked at what aspects of their performance could have been improved upon.And one of these included getting the ball from the centre halves quicker to their team mates, which Ian Evatt felt Wanderers put into action well against the Latics.