Ian Evatt explains how Bolton Wanderers have addressed defensive frailties and improved at the back

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.

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 produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.

The Trotters rose up the League Two table in February with a run of results that included a draw and five wins on the bounce that took them to from 20th and into the play-offs. During that run, Wanderers kept four clean sheets, too, and found the back of the net nine times.

The Trotters take on the Us in the aftermath of their six match winning run coming to an end over the weekend.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

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.

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.

Wanderers.

The Trotters make the short journey to Boundary Park to take on the Latics in League Two. Wanderers head into the encounter as the form team in League Two at present, having won their last five games on the spin and are seven matches unbeaten.

Wanderers over the summer as part of a recruitment drive by new boss Ian Evatt.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two and into the play-offs. He has featured in every league game for the Trotters this campaign and has also been named in several League Two teams of the week.And the central defender is hoping to push on with Wanderers now that his future has been taken care of.Santos said: “I’m happy it has finally got done.

Bolton finally managed to break down a defensively well organised Bluebirds team.

Wanderers were busy in the most recent transfer window, signing no fewer than eight players. The likes of Kieran Lee, MJ Williams, Declan John, Oladalpo Afolayan and Marcus Maddison have gone on to establish themselves as regular starters for the Trotters.

joined League of Ireland side Waterford on loan until the end of the season after finding minutes limited at Wanderers.

The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.

Wanderers squad ahead of this season. But the 27-year-old had limited game time at the University of Bolton Stadium, playing just five matches in all competitions.

The Trotters are in good form heading into the encounter - they are unbeaten in five and have won their last three matches on the bounce.

The Trotters claimed their third win in a row and extended their unbeaten run to five matches when substitute Shaun Miller came off the bench to score what proved to be the winner.