'Masters of our own downfall' - Southend United boss Mark Molesley reacts to Bolton Wanderers loss

Wanderers took the decision to recall Thomason from his loan spell, partly down to the lockdown which meant the postponement of non-league football, but also the midfielder's form while at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.He made his debut by coming off the bench in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s.He was then handed his first start in League Two against Port Vale and has kept his position in central midfield for the matches against Walsall and Cheltenham Town.And Evatt

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe summer signing Facundo Pellistri should be handed his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup clash with Everton.The 18-year-old joined the Reds on the final day of the summer transfer window, completing a move from Uruguayan club Penarol. Unlike Amad Diallo, for whom a deal was struck on the same day, Pellistri moved to Manchester immediately and joined up with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to start Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood together more often after Martial ended his Premier League drought.The trio lined up in the league for the first time since the 6-1 trouncing by Tottenham on October 4 when Martial was sent off in the first-half.Martial's three-match domestic suspension preceded a poor spell of form for the Frenchman, who scored his first league goal since July in the 3-2 win at

the Trotters over the summer, but has had a stop-start time so far at the University of Bolton Stadium. The 27-year-old made his debut for the club against Newport County in September, but then had to wait until November before his return to the squad after picking up an injury.

The Trotters put in a tremendous shift at the back to keep out a Robins side that sat second in the table. And defender Ryan Delaney struck in injury time to claim all three points for Bolton and lift the club into the top half of the League Two table.After the game, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the victory.A totally committed performance from start to finish?“Yeah we deserved that, I thought.

Trotters start last weekend in the 6-3 loss at the University of Bolton Stadium against Port Vale. During that match, Thomason was brought off early in the second half after the Trotters conceded their fifth goal of that game.

The Trotters went ahead in the first half thanks to Eoin Doyle, but the Saddlers equalised through Elijah Adebayo on the stroke of half-time, though there was suggestions that Ali Crawford had been fouled in the build-up. And the hosts took the lead and all three points when Rory Holden lashed home from just outside the box after the break as Wanderers succumbed to defeat.

direct to your inboxMan City star Phil Foden wants to emulate Marcus Rashford's achievements at Manchester United and has labelled his England teammate as a "great role model". Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Foden has spoken of his admiration for Rashford, who similarly broke through the United academy to become a first-team regular.

The Trotters are aiming to bounce back from a 6-3 defeat the last time out against Port Vale and get back to winning ways. Before that encounter at the University of Bolton Stadium, Wanderers had been on a five match winning run in all competitions.

direct to your inboxThe League Two campaign is now more than three months old and the table is a tightly-contested affair.Newport County sit top of the table with Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers behind them in the automatic play-off spots.The sides occupying the play-off spots at present are Carlisle United, Exeter City, Colchester United and Cambridge United.With the congested nature of the division, the sides between eighth and 16th are currently separated by just five points.

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for the crucial Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the side which defeated West Ham at the weekend with midfielder Paul Pogba named on the bench.

Bolton will be on the road against Carlisle United on Boxing Day, before taking on Morecambe at the University of Bolton Stadium on December 29, and then take on Crawley Town at home for their first game of 2021 on January 2. Having been a professional footballer for nearly 20 years, Evatt is well versed in how the Christmas period is different for players compared to most other professions.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United risk aggravating Marcus Rashford's shoulder injury as they prepare for eight games in 24 days this month.Rashford hurt his shoulder in United's 3-1 win at Everton three weeks ago that ruled him out of England duty and the 23-year-old was forced off in the second-half of the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Rashford played on with a back injury into January of last season until he suffered a stress fracture that ruled him out until

Bolton Wanderers, who the bookmakers tipped before a ball had been kicked in anger to be among the favourites for the title this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer has urged Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood to learn from teammate Edinson Cavani after the Uruguayan's match-winning exploits against Southampton.Cavani came off the bench at half-time with United trailing Saints 2-0 in Sunday's Premier League clash at St Mary's. The 33-year-old summer signing made a remarkable impact as he inspired a stunning fightback.

today's 3-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium over Southend and was replaced by Tom White.

ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters. The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.What’s your assessment?“Workmanlike.

The Trotters take on the Shrimpers today at the University of Bolton Stadium for the final clash of November.

Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.

Wanderers play their final game of November this weekend when the Shrimpers head to the University of Bolton Stadium.