'Sky is the limit' - Evatt on Bolton Wanderers defender Santos but pinpoints area to improve

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

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.

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 -

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two and into the play-offs. He has featured in every league game for the Trotters this campaign and has also been named in several League Two teams of the week.And the central defender is hoping to push on with Wanderers now that his future has been taken care of.Santos said: “I’m happy it has finally got done.

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

Wanderers have not conceded in their last three matches in League Two against Southend United, Scunthorpe United and yesterday against Barrow. The form of central defenders Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos has been very high during the club's unbeaten run, while the introduction of MJ Williams to central midfield has given the Trotters some bite in the middle of the park.

The Trotters netted an injury time winner yesterday at the University of Bolton Stadium as Shaun Miller came off the bench to secure all three points. The victory was Bolton's fifth in a row and ensured Wanderers moved into the play-offs for the first time this season.

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 in all competitions.