Ian Evatt pinpoints 'biggest asset' Matt Gilks brought to Bolton Wanderers in Salford City win

The Trotters intend to be active in the market when the window opens on January 2 and are being proactive in identifying targets to bring in, as well as potentially players leaving the University of Bolton Stadium. One player who has certainly caught the eye this season is defender Santos, who has put together a string of impressive performances in central defence and has been of, if not the, player of the season so far for Wanderers.

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.

Bolton Wanderers, who the bookmakers tipped before a ball had been kicked in anger to be among the favourites for the title this season.

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.

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.

Wanderers head coach Evatt has named the same team for the last three League Two matches in a row - and seen his side pick up nine points out of nine on offer against Salford City, Stevenage and Scunthorpe United. Matt Gilks is the current choice as goalkeeper with a back three of Alex Baptiste, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney in front of him.

The Trotters have their second game in the space of four days when they take on the Iron in a 7pm kick-off.

The Trotters head to Glanford Park tomorrow evening for a midweek League Two clash.

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 head to Hertfordshire tomorrow to take on the Boro at the Lamex Stadium. It will pit a Bolton team sitting 17th in League Two against a Stevenage side in the relegation zone with only eight points on the board and one win so far this season.

The Trotters head to the Lamex Stadium aiming to build upon two victories in as many games.

The Trotters head to Hertfordshire on Saturday to take on the Boro at the Lamex Stadium. Ian Evatt's side go into the match on the back of successive wins in all competitions.

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 named a completely different team to the one which beat Salford City 2-0 last Friday with Evatt making 11 changes. The Magpies took a two-goal lead in the first half of the Papa John's Trophy tie thanks to a brace from captain Elliot Anderson, but Jak Hickman's goal before the break halved the deficit.

The Trotters played their final game of their Papa John's Trophy campaign in the Northern area Group C.

The Trotters are poised to ring the changes for this evening's match at the University of Bolton Stadium. Wanderers head coach Evatt has confirmed that no players who started last Friday's 2-0 victory over Salford City will be involved against the Magpies.

The Trotters play the Magpies' youngsters at the University of Bolton Stadium in a 7pm kick-off. Both teams cannot progress to the competition's next stage due to the Northern Group C already being decided, with Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra already qualified.But tomorrow still presents a competitive match for Bolton and the opportunity for Ian Evatt to both rotate his squad and build upon last week's victory over Salford City.

The Trotters will play the Magpies' youngsters in the Northern Group C of the recently rebranded EFL Trophy. The group is already decided with both Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra sealing qualification with six points each.Bolton and Newcastle's under 21s are both yet to register a point in the competition and so cannot qualify for the next stage.

Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Salford City last night.