Bolton Wanderers need to develop a ruthless streak in front of goal away from home to recapture their form on the road which was a bedrock for success in the previous campaign, Ian Evatt believes.
01.12.2021 - 02:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers have taken a step closer to Wembley as they advanced past Fleetwood Town in the Papa John's Trophy, but there wasn't much to shout about as the rain-sodden Tuesday night reflected the weariness within the squad.
Indeed, the only two positives Ian Evatt could take from the game was the result and that his beleaguered team didn't suffer any additional injuries.
Bolton are down to the bare bones at present with Josh Sheehan, MJ Williams, Gethin Jones, Lloyd Isgrove, Amadou Bakayoko
Bolton Wanderers need to develop a ruthless streak in front of goal away from home to recapture their form on the road which was a bedrock for success in the previous campaign, Ian Evatt believes.
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