Bolton Wanderers have taken a step closer to Wembley as they advanced past Fleetwood Town in the Papa John's Trophy, but there wasn't much to shout about as the rain-sodden Tuesday night reflected the weariness within the squad.
15.11.2021 - 08:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt is pleased to have Amadou Bakayoko back fit and firing and believes Xavier Amaechi has looked 'razor sharp' in training.
The attacking duo were signed by Wanderers in the summer, but have both had limited time out on the pitch owing to injury problems.
Bakayoko has made a dozen appearances and scored four goals so far this season, and has recently returned from an ankle injury.
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Bolton Wanderers have taken a step closer to Wembley as they advanced past Fleetwood Town in the Papa John's Trophy, but there wasn't much to shout about as the rain-sodden Tuesday night reflected the weariness within the squad.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers have been charged by the FA after failing to control their players during the League One fixture on November 23rd.
Ian Evatt is 'very optimistic' that Bolton Wanderers will be able to extend Xavier Amaechi's loan spell at the club from Hamburg and believes the player wants to remain at the club.
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff admitted he understands Bolton Wanderers counterpart Ian Evatt's injury struggles at present but pointed to the fact that they could still bring on two former Premier League players against the Robins.
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt his side could have had a penalty late on against Cheltenham Town and believes a goal chalked off ought to have stood.
Bolton Wanderers came from behind twice against Cheltenham Town to claim a point.
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made two changes to his side to take on Cheltenham Town this afternoon.
Ian Evatt has explained that Bolton Wanderers must wait until they have the option of recalling any of the club's younger players currently out on loan.
Bolton Wanderers have turned down the chance to bring back Viv Solomon-Otabor to the club amid the club's current injury crisis and Ian Evatt has explained why.
Bolton Wanderers are aiming for three wins on the spin at home in League One when they take on Cheltenham Town this weekend.
Xavier Amaechi is one of the options to fill the boots of the suspended Dapo Afolayan for Bolton Wanderers this weekend against Cheltenham Town but Ian Evatt is wary of making the decision owing to the loanee's recent injury comeback.
Bolton Wanderers are currently in the midst of an injury crisis with several recognised first team players out of action injured.
Bolton Wanderers return to action tomorrow evening hoping to return to winning ways against struggling Doncaster Rovers.
Ian Evatt admits there is 'quite a bit of maintenance' to be done to the Bolton Wanderers squad in the rapidly approaching January transfer window, particularly in light of recent injuries such as the one suffered by Josh Sheehan.
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan has spoken after his season was confirmed to be over after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate knee ligament injury.
Josh Sheehan's knee is currently 'unstable' according to Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt as the League One side saw what life is like without MJ Williams in the engine room as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Stockport County.
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan is relaxed about his Wales ambitions and is fully focused on his form for his club and knows that his international career will take care of itself if he performs.
Bolton Wanderers returned to winning ways in League One with a much needed victory over the division's bottom club Crewe Alex.
David Artell wants his Crewe Alex side to replicate what they managed to do on three occasions last season and beat Bolton Wanderers once again when they meet this evening.
Bolton Wanderers have Josh Sheehan, Declan John and Xavier Amaechi back fit for tomorrow's clash against Crewe Alexandra as Ian Evatt confirmed that the Hamburg loanee is posied to play a part.