Ian Evatt's update on ex-Sunderland and Huddersfield Town defender on trial with Bolton Wanderers

Wanderers claimed all three points at the death at the University of Bolton Stadium yesterday thanks to Shaun Miller's late strike against the Bluebirds. Evatt's side are the form team in League Two and have now won their last five games in a row in the division.

The Trotters netted an injury time winner yesterday at the University of Bolton Stadium as Shaun Miller came off the bench to secure all three points. The victory was Bolton's fifth in a row and ensured Wanderers moved into the play-offs for the first time this season.

direct to your inboxIan Evatt wants Bolton Wanderers to take a leaf out of Manchester City's book in how the Citizens have won 20 games on the bounce and apply it to their own winning run.The Trotters are now in the League Two play-offs after going seven games unbeaten and racking up five wins on the spin. The latest victory over Barrow came with a dramatic late winner thanks to Shaun Miller.

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.

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 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.

The Trotters played the remaining 20 minutes or so plus stoppage time with 10 men, as Brad Lyons cancelled out Eoin Doyle's opener as the spoils were shared at the University of Bolton Stadium. After the game on Tuesday evening, Wanderers manager Evatt confirmed the intention to appeal the dismissal.

Trotters boss confirmed on transfer deadline day that the League Two club are currently looking at a defender who is training with them. Though Evatt has not publicly named the player in question, reports have suggested it is former Huddersfield Town, Sunderland and QPR defender Joel Lynch.

Southend Echo reports that Lynch has now left Roots Hall and believed to be training with the Trotters. Ian Evatt confirmed earlier this week that an unnamed centre-half is currently on trial at Bolton with an eye on a deal potentially being done.

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.

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

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.