Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ian Evatt's first words after defender signs new Bolton Wanderers deal

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Wanderers made it 11 games unbeaten yesterday at Vale Park thanks to Gethin Jones' goal in the second half. It ensured Wanderers cemented their place in the League Two play-offs and and four points from the automatic promotion places, as well as five from the division's summit.

The Trotters boss has won his second manager of the month award this season after picking up the accolade for November. And his team collected 16 points from six unbeaten games to become promotion contenders.

The Trotters rose up the League Two table in February with a run of results that included a draw and five wins on the bounce that took them to from 20th and into the play-offs. During that run, Wanderers kept four clean sheets, too, and found the back of the net nine times.

Wanderers he has made seven appearances, netting one goal which came in the 3-2 victory against Newcastle United in the Papa John’s Trophy in November.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

Wanderers.But after their previous win over the Bluebirds, Wanderers looked at what aspects of their performance could have been improved upon.And one of these included getting the ball from the centre halves quicker to their team mates, which Ian Evatt felt Wanderers put into action well against the Latics.

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Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two.He joined the club last summer and has made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, including every game for Bolton in League Two. Santos has now signed a fresh deal until the summer of 2023 at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Wanderers over the summer as part of a recruitment drive by new boss Ian Evatt.

Bolton finally managed to break down a defensively well organised Bluebirds team.

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Wanderers were busy in the most recent transfer window, signing no fewer than eight players. The likes of Kieran Lee, MJ Williams, Declan John, Oladalpo Afolayan and Marcus Maddison have gone on to establish themselves as regular starters for the Trotters.

joined League of Ireland side Waterford on loan until the end of the season after finding minutes limited at Wanderers.

The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.

Wanderers. Santos has gone on to establish himself as a first choice selection in the heart of the Bolton defence and has played every single game in League Two for the club.

The Trotters have kept three clean sheets in their last five games as part of an unbeaten run which has involved four wins and a draw. The run of form has taken Wanderers to 10th in the table and they are now just three points from the League Two play-offs.