Ian Evatt explains when decision will be made on Bolton Wanderers trialist defender

Bolton's second to secure the three points. The win has lifted Bolton up to ninth in League Two and just a point from the play-offs, while they have extended their unbeaten run to six matches.After the game, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction to the victory.That’s four wins on the spin now?“We’re really pleased to play like that after two long journeys, two difficult pitches, two difficult games.

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 have kept three clean sheets in their last five games as part of an unbeaten run which has involved four wins and a draw. The run of form has taken Wanderers to 10th in the table and they are now just three points from the League Two play-offs.

the Trotters talisman drew a blank against the Shrimpers despite chances. He saw one effort on the stroke of half-time cleared off the line by the Roots Hall side, while he slipped and put a follow-up from Marcus Maddison's effort over the goal.

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.

Wanderers have drawn up a revised list following the Janaury transfer window. Each club in the division can register up to 22 players aged over 21 this season at any one time.In the latest version, there are 21 players on the squad list on the EFL website, but neither Hickman or Mascoll are on there.

The Trotters have had a trio of red cards overturned in recent weeks. Evatt himself was sent off and had been due to have to sit in the stands after being dismissed following the conclusion of Wanderers' defeat to Tranmere Rovers last month.

the League Two club on transfer deadline day on loan for the rest of the season.Maddison has signed from Charlton Athletic and Afolayan has joined from Premier League side West Ham United. Both players have played twice for the club, with the duo coming off the bench against Morecambe for their debuts before both being handed their first starts in the win against Stevenage.

Wanderers manager Evatt has been left 'astonished' by the most recent turn of events and feels aggrieved that Mansfield were able to choose when the game will take place. Mansfield had their game against Colchester United this weekend moved from Saturday to Sunday due to a frozen pitch, which is why the Stags opted to move the game against Bolton to Wednesday.

Wanderers restricted to £1.5m annually. But earlier this week, an independent arbitration panel upheld a claim from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) that the EFL was in breach of the constitution of the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC) by introducing the caps.

Wanderers so far this season in all competitions and is poised to have his new deal with the club officially confirmed today. The midfielder had been out of contract at the end of the current season, having joined Wanderers from Longridge Town last January.

Wanderers debut last night against the Shrimps.Bolton were reduced to 10 men when Maddison was shown a straight red card by referee Oliver Langford following a challenge on Aaron Wildig.Wanderers had taken the lead just before half-time when Eoin Doyle put them in front, only for Brad Lyons to nod home after Maddison's dismissal to earn Morecambe a share of the spoils.

the Trotters and has been a free agent since leaving Sunderland last year.

the Trotters on loan from Charlton Athletic until the end of the season.Maddison has found game time limited for the Addicks under Lee Bowyer this season, playing only 10 times in all competitions and scoring twice. He has spent much of the last six years at Peterborough United where the talented winger forged his reputation and scored 62 goals in nearly 250 games for Posh.

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.

As well as the potential four signings Evatt hopes to make on transfer deadline day, he has revealed their is also a central defender at the club on trial.The Bolton confirmed that potential extra signing does not hinge on any other players leaving the club, but that Taft departing does free up space in the salary cap and for the squad looking ahead to next season.“That does not depend on anyone going out. Obviously we’ve got four players.

That was much better?“Yeah. I think for the first time in a while we actually got what we deserved.

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.