Injury update on Bolton Wanderers duo George Johnston and Dapo Afolayan after Gillingham draw

Bolton Wanderers boss has been out of work since departing the Hawthorns in the wake of the club's relegation from the Premier League. During his time in the dugout, Allardyce has had spells in charge at Wanderers, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton, as well as a brief spell as England manager.

Sam Allardyce admits his time as a manager might well be over after leaving West Bromwich Albion over the summer.

Ian Evatt said there is an option to extend Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ali Crawford's loan spell at Scottish side St Johnstone and he believes there is an appetite from both sides to get the deal done.

Josh Sheehan has remained with Bolton Wanderers despite an initial call up to the Wales squad for the international break due to a back injury.

Dave Challinor believes his Stockport County side will not be tested in the National League as much as they were against Bolton Wanderers in their FA Cup first round clash and hailed his players for their 'massive effort' in the draw.

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Bolton Wanderers have secured the futures of four key players in a major boost for the club.

Bolton Wanderers midfielder MJ Williams has explained how Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard helped to shape his early career.

Ian Evatt believes Lloyd Isgrove has the potential to develop into a 'very good' right-back after impressing in the role for Bolton Wanderers in the comeback against Gillingham.

Ian Evatt believed his side mounted a comeback against a 'team of bullies' in the form of Gillingham and that Bolton Wanderers made their momentum in the second half pay dividends.

Dapo Afolayan has been Bolton's best player this season and Ian Evatt must wait until the end of the season to see if they get promoted to see if he is proved right about his Wanderers team.

Gillingham boss Steve Evans believes his side should have been six or seven goals to the good against Bolton Wanderers and claims that his opposite number Ian Evatt might agree with that.

Bolton Wanderers came from behind to claim a point against Gillingham.

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Bolton Wanderers have made four changes from the side which succumbed to defeat against Plymouth Argyle for today's encounter against Gillingham.

Ian Evatt believes time is needed for Bolton Wanderers to see the best of Amadou Bakayoko after admitting the attacker was rushed back from injury.

Ian Evatt is unsure whether he will have Declan John back available for this Saturday's clash for Bolton Wanderers against Gillingham while Gethin Jones has seen a specialist to ascertain the severity of his injury.

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Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt had made three changes to his side for this evening's clash against Plymouth Argyle and made a couple of surprises with his team selection.

Opportunites are arising at Bolton Wanderers owing to injuries and suspensions and the players must take them, Ian Evatt has said.