New Tranmere Rovers boss Keith Hill reflects on 'challenge' of Bolton Wanderers management spell

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 against the Saddlers 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.Off the pitch, things got heated at times between both benches with Wanderers boss Evatt and members of

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.

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.

Wanderers from the Kenilworth Road club towards the end of the last transfer window. The defender has been an ever present for Bolton since joining and has scored twice in 12 appearances for the Trotters, having been played at right wing-back.

direct to your inboxKate Garraway has heartbreakingly reflected on 'missed moments' this year as her husband remains in hospital. Derek Draper, 53, was placed in an induced coma after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus in March and while being free from the virus for months, it has had a devastating affect.

Kate Garraway reflects on the missed moments of the past year owing to the coronavirus pandemic as her husband Derek Draper continues to be in hospital battling against the disease.

direct to your inboxSalford City have the most valuable squad in League Two, the latest figures have shown. Football information website Transfermarkt have released the latest market value of all 24 sides in the fourth tier of English football.The Ammies top the list with a value of £6.23m, ahead of League Two's basement club Southend United.

The Trotters picked up four wins and a draw in the fourth tier of English football throughout last month with wins over Salford City, Stevenage, Scunthorpe United and Southend United, as well as a draw against Mansfield Town. Wanderers also beat Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy, while the only defeat in November came in the FA Cup at the hands of League One side Crewe Alexandra.

Trotters boss. And expectations grew with pre-season victories over the likes of Atherton Collieries, Bamber Bridge, Loughborough University and Accrington Stanley.

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

Bolton made it five wins on the bounce in all competitions with the victory in League Two over Southend.Nathan Delfouneso's header just before half-time and two goals after the break from Eoin Doyle, including one from the penalty spot, 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 following four straight wins in the division.But for the Essex side, they remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just five

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.

Wanderers returned to winning ways. He followed it up with another assured performance in yesterday's 2-1 victory over Stevenage as the Trotters picked up back-to-back wins in League Two for the first time this season.

The Trotters capped off a great week yesterday in Hertfordshire when they sealed back-to-back wins in League Two and secured three victories in the space of nine days with a 2-1 win over Stevenage.

Bolton's League Two rivals Tranmere, who have been without a boss since Mike Jackson departed the club, have named Hill as his successor. The former Rochdale boss has signed a deal until the end of the season, which will be automatically extended by 12 months if the club secures promotion back to League One.Hill told Tranmere's website: "I’m delighted to be joining Tranmere.