'He'll only improve' - Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on defender's return after injury spell

The Trotters are aiming to bounce back from a 6-3 defeat the last time out against Port Vale and get back to winning ways. Before that encounter at the University of Bolton Stadium, Wanderers had been on a five match winning run in all competitions.

Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt has given his view on the use of VAR and admitted he would not like to see it used in the EFL. He believes some of the most memorable moments in the history of the game have come about due to human error - and Evatt wants it to stay that way.

The Trotters 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 seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.

The Trotters picked up four wins and a draw in the fourth tier of English football throughout last month with wins over Salford City, Stevenage, Scunthorpe United and Southend United, as well as a draw against Mansfield Town. Wanderers also beat Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy, while the only defeat in November came in the FA Cup at the hands of League One side Crewe Alexandra.

today's 3-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium over Southend and was replaced by Tom White.

ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters. The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.What’s your assessment?“Workmanlike.

Luton boss Nathan Jones admitted that Kioso could be recalled from his loan spell owing to injuries at the Championship club, while his form at the Trotters has also led to the questions being raised that he could head back to Kenilworth Road. Speaking earlier this month, Evatt confirmed he had not been contacted by Luton concerning a potential recall for Kioso.

Wanderers boss Evatt hailed Maradona as a 'fantastic talent' and that some of his earliest memories include being bought an Argentina shirt with the football legend's name on the back. He said: “He was obviously a fantastic talent.

Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.

The Trotters are in a rich vein of form at present with four wins on the bounce in all competitions. Three of these have come in League Two and have seen them take nine points off Salford City, Stevenage and most recently against Scunthorpe United.

gave the Trotters a deserved 1-0 win over the Iron and lifted Bolton to 13th in the table and three points off the play-offs. After the game, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his instant reaction to the win.

Wanderers have implemented Bielsa's infamous 'murderball' training drill as part of their pre-match preparations. And the Bolton boss believes how Wanderers train and the intensity of which they do so can help them replicate what he wants to see from the Trotters on matchday.

The Trotters are on the road for the second time in the space of four days when they head to Glanford Park for a 7pm kick-off.

The Trotters brought in more than 20 players over the summer as Evatt presided over a new-look squad being assembled at the University of Bolton Stadium. The transfer window only closed in mid-October, but the next opportunity to do business will come around in fewer than six weeks.

the Trotters conceded on the stroke of half-time when Tom Pett fired into the top corner to halve the deficit. The second 45 minutes was characterised by Wanderers showing more of their defensive qualities and playing more on the counterattack.

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton. Jack Charlton, Martin Peters, Ray Wilson and more recently Nobby Stiles have all passed away following brain injury diseases over the past few years.

The Trotters currently have a near fully fit squad to choose from, with the only notable absentees being long-term injured midfielder Dennis Politic who is poised to be out for the season and defender Harry Brockbank, who is not expected to be back before Christmas. Normally, those players who are not getting many minutes in the first team would be able to get some games under their belts in the under-23s set up.

was recalled by his parent club and was part of the matchday squad in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s. The youngster, who joined from Longridge Town on an 18-month deal in January, made his debut by coming off the bench to replace Shaun Miller with just over quarter of an hour to go.

The Trotters take on Newcastle United's under 21s this evening at the University of Bolton Stadium in the final group C game in the Northern portion of the competition.