Ian Evatt confirms 'realistic' number of more Bolton Wanderers January window transfer signings

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.

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.

The Trotters dominated proceedings at the University of Bolton Stadium particularly in the first half where chances fell for Eoin Doyle and George Thomason but opposing goalkeeper Josh Griffiths kept Wanderers at bay.Bolton went behind midway through the second half when poor defending from a set piece allowed the Gloucestershire side to go in front when Matt Gilks parried Will Boyle's effort and Alfie May was on hand to slot home.But Wanderers rallied and came from behind to grab a point when

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium and will take on the Robins aiming to do the double over Michael Duff's side. When these two sides met last month, Wanderers emerged on top thanks to Ryan Delaney's late winner.

The Trotters made more than 20 acquisitions over the summer transfer window and Evatt had to build up a new squad after a turnover of players took place.

The Trotters have already been active in the market this month with the acquisition of Declan John on loan from Swansea City and former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee on an 18-month deal.

Bolton with just Gilks and Matthew Alexander as recognised goalkeepers if that should happen. Discussions with the Cod Army remain ongoing, the Bolton boss has recently said and has put a timeframe on when a decision could be made.

The Trotters have played much of this season with a back three, which has mostly consisted of a combination of the likes of Ricardo Almeida Santos, Ryan Delaney, Alex Baptiste, Harry Brockbank, and Reiss Greenidge.