Ian Evatt's verdict on third Mansfield Town fixture date and why Bolton Wanderers sought February 16

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.

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.

Wanderers before the League Two season ends. However, Evatt expects Politic to be back in full training before this campaign ends, with a view to ensuring he will be able to hit the ground running in 2021/22 with a full pre-season under his belt.And Evatt has been impressed with Politic's attitude during his period of rehabilitation from his serious injury.

The Trotters travel to Essex on Saturday to take on the Shrimpers at Root's Hall.

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has confirmed in the lead-up to this weekend's trip to Root's Hall that his captain will be back involved this weekend. Evatt confirmed that Wanderers did not pick up any fresh injury issues in the 3-2 win on the road over Mansfield Town last night.Evatt said: “We’re all good and all ready to go.

Bolton game at Roots Hall.

Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction. You must be delighted with that?“I’m over the moon for the players.

The Trotters travel to Nottinghamshire today to take on the Stags on their own patch. It is the third attempt at getting the fixture played, with the previous two being postponed in light of a frozen or waterlogged pitch at the One Call Stadium.

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 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 return to the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time this month having had two away days so far in February. But Ian Evatt's side are still waiting to kick a ball in anger this month owing to the previous two fixtures away to Mansfield Town and Salford City were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.But Bolton return to the UniBol and welcome Derek Adams' Shrimps to town.

The Trotters had their clash against Salford City called off yesterday because of a waterlogged pitch at the Peninsula Stadium. It was the second postponement of a Bolton game in the space of five days.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt the decision to call off his side's away game against Salford City was the correct one.The Trotters were due to be in action today against the Ammies at the Peninsula Stadium for a 3pm kick-off in League Two.

the second attempt at playing the fixture ended with frustration again when the match was postponed around 90 minutes before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch after heavy rain in Nottinghamshire. Wanderers boss Evatt said after the postponement that an inspection made at 12:30pm yesterday had the pitch as 'borderline' then, with more rain forecast to fall throughout the day.

The Trotters had been due to take on the Stags at the One Call Stadium this evening after the same fixture last Tuesday was postponed owing to a frozen pitch. On that occasion, the decision was made around lunchtime.

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.

the Trotters on loan until the end of the season from Championship Swansea City.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time in a fortnight when they take on the O's.

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.