Kevin Davies on Bolton Wanderers return and makes admission over exit to Preston North End

Four ex-Bolton Wanderers players have hailed the job Sam Allardyce carried out at the club during his time as manager.

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.

Both Bolton Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers have been charged by the FA after failing to control their players during the League One fixture on November 23rd.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers are seeing the benefits of having an Elias Kachunga who is supported and believed in during his rich vein of form for the club as he compared his stints at former clubs Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday.

Ian Evatt is 'very optimistic' that Bolton Wanderers will be able to extend Xavier Amaechi's loan spell at the club from Hamburg and believes the player wants to remain at the club.

Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff admitted he understands Bolton Wanderers counterpart Ian Evatt's injury struggles at present but pointed to the fact that they could still bring on two former Premier League players against the Robins.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt his side could have had a penalty late on against Cheltenham Town and believes a goal chalked off ought to have stood.

Bolton Wanderers came from behind twice against Cheltenham Town to claim a point.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made two changes to his side to take on Cheltenham Town this afternoon.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers have experienced some 'rotten luck' in League One this season and feels his side could be as high as in the top six had they had a fully fit squad this season.

Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper is still in touch with his old captain Ian Evatt and says the Bolton Wanderers boss asks him about the young players coming through the youth ranks at Elland Road with an eye on the transfer market.

Ian Evatt has explained that Bolton Wanderers must wait until they have the option of recalling any of the club's younger players currently out on loan.

Bolton Wanderers have turned down the chance to bring back Viv Solomon-Otabor to the club amid the club's current injury crisis and Ian Evatt has explained why.

Bolton Wanderers are aiming for three wins on the spin at home in League One when they take on Cheltenham Town this weekend.

Xavier Amaechi is one of the options to fill the boots of the suspended Dapo Afolayan for Bolton Wanderers this weekend against Cheltenham Town but Ian Evatt is wary of making the decision owing to the loanee's recent injury comeback.

Bolton Wanderers have named only six substitutes on their bench as the injury-hit Whites take on Doncaster Rovers this evening.

Ali Crawford has reiterated his plea to extend his loan from St Johnstone to the end of the season from Bolton Wanderers after admitting his has fallen back in love with football.

Ian Evatt believes George Thomason has a 'great opportunity' to stake a claim for a long-term place in the Bolton Wanderers team owing to the club's injury problems in the engine room after admitting his lack of game time so far this season has stunted the youngster's development.

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan has spoken after his season was confirmed to be over after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate knee ligament injury.

Ian Evatt has a firm message for anyone who is thinking of writing him off at Bolton Wanderers - to do so at their peril - as he aims for a resurgence from his players in the coming weeks.