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the Trotters since. The goalkeeper admitted former Blackpool team mate and now his manager Evatt had to 'twist his arm' to get him back playing again.But Gilks is glad he is back playing once more, believing his experience and that of others in the Wanderers team has helped get the club to their current position in the table.And in terms of his future and whether he continues to play on next season, that decision is yet to become clear.
He said: “He definitely needed to twist my arm. I can’t
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Bolton Wanderers and Morecambe are themselves separated by only a point. With the season heading for an exciting finished, the bookmakers continue to assess which sides they feel are going to be promoted this season.
Matt Gilks - 7Had nervous moment early on with Baptiste backpass but otherwise a solid outing and made saves when he needed to.Gethin Jones - 7Produced cool left footed finish from edge of the box to put Bolton ahead on a solid afternoon's work.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Marked being named League Two player of the month with another decent showing in the centre of defence.Alex Baptiste - 7Another clean sheet for the veteran who made some decent interceptions against a tricky Vale front lien.Decla
Wanderers on loan from League One Charlton Athletic on transfer deadline day in the last transfer window. The former Peterborough United man, previously described by Evatt and others in the game as a 'maverick', has played seven times for Bolton so far.
The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium last night and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.
The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.
The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game last night at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.Eoin Doyle and Antoni Sarcevic netted before half-time to put Wanderers in control against the U's.Bolton looked like they would add to their lead after the break, but Cambridge halved the deficit when Kyle Knoyle's shot squirmed over the line after going through Wanderers goalkeeper Matt Gilks' legs.But Wanderers
The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.
Matt Gilks - 5Made saves when he needed to in the first half and after the break but let ball go through his legs for Cambridge goal in big error from veteran.Gethin Jones - 8Did brilliantly to hold up possession for Doyle's first goal and was a constant threat going forward, as well as showing what he can do defensively.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Nominated for League Two player of the month this morning and followed it up with another performance to show why he had been nominated.Alex Baptiste -
Matt Gilks - 7Few saves to make before the break, but made a vital one in closing stages to keep out Anthony O'Connor's header.Gethin Jones - 7Combined well with Isgrove in the final third and put in some dangerous deliveries in the final third - perhaps left Rowe free at the back post for the equaliser.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7The usual assured performance from the central defender.
Matt Gilks - 6Not a great deal to do in terms of saves but communicated constantly throughout as per usual.Gethin Jones - 8A threat going forwards on the right for Wanderers throughout and put in cross which led to opening goal.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Came out on top in one-on-one defending whenever it presented itself and another good performance a day after penning a fresh contract.Alex Baptiste - 7Had another decent evening at the back, aside from one stray pass which led to Lee being
The Trotters make the short journey to Boundary Park to take on the Latics in League Two. Wanderers head into the encounter as the form team in League Two at present, having won their last five games on the spin and are seven matches unbeaten.
Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the popular soap, has died aged 85 after a long illness, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs,” a statement said.