The 'great character' Bolton Wanderers have this season but why it needs to stop

The Trotters were installed by many of the bookies as among the pre-season favourites for the League Two crown after a recruitment spree over the summer during which the likes of Doyle, Antoni Sarcevic and Nathan Delfouneso were brought in. But the season has not followed those predictions so far for the University of Bolton Stadium side with the Trotters currently sitting 17th in the table after 23 games played.

The Trotters were a Premier League club as recently as 2012 and have yo-yoed between the three divisions of the EFL since then. The club suffered relegations from the Championship and a promotion from League One in that time before dropping into League Two this season after last season's campaign was worked out on a points per game in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Trotters dominated proceedings at the University of Bolton Stadium particularly in the first half where chances fell for Eoin Doyle and George Thomason but opposing goalkeeper Josh Griffiths kept Wanderers at bay.Bolton went behind midway through the second half when poor defending from a set piece allowed the Gloucestershire side to go in front when Matt Gilks parried Will Boyle's effort and Alfie May was on hand to slot home.But Wanderers rallied and came from behind to grab a point when

The Trotters dominated proceedings at the University of Bolton Stadium particularly in the first half where chances fell for Eoin Doyle and George Thomason but opposing goalkeeper Josh Griffiths kept Wanderers at bay.

Matt Gilks - 6Had little to do after the break but made poor decision to parry Boyle's effort which May pounced on to score opener.Gethin Jones - 6Replaced after the hour by Harry Brockbank after having not much of an impact.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Decent afternoon at the back for the central defender.Ryan Delaney - 5Switched off at key moment which led to opening goal and also at another moment involving Boyle.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers appear to have pulled off a coup by signing Zack Elbouzedi.That's according to fans of his parent club, Lincoln City, some of whom seem gutted that their club have let the winger leave to join the Whites on loan for the rest of the season.Bolton announced a double signing ahead of their League Two encounter with Cheltenham Town on Saturday, with teenage Huddersfield left-back Ben Jackson also moving to the University of Bolton Stadium for the remainder of the

The Trotters return to action at the University of Bolton Stadium for a League Two clash against the Robins.

The Trotters have signed the duo on loan deals until the end of the season. Jackson, 19, has come through the youth ranks at the John Smith's Stadium and has had loan spells at Darlington and Stockport County.Elbouzedi, 22, joins from the Imps for whom he has played for six times so far this campaign and scored twice.Wanderers mnager Ian Evatt said: “Zack is a player who I have monitored for a good length of time.

Wanderers have already added two new additions to the squad in the form of experienced former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee and Swansea City defender Declan John on loan. Evatt has confirmed that more acquisitions will be coming this month, with the Wanderers manager previously admitting other options in the forward areas of the pitch are being targeted.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium and will take on the Robins aiming to do the double over Michael Duff's side. When these two sides met last month, Wanderers emerged on top thanks to Ryan Delaney's late winner.

The Trotters made more than 20 acquisitions over the summer transfer window and Evatt had to build up a new squad after a turnover of players took place.

The Trotters have already been active in the market this month with the acquisition of Declan John on loan from Swansea City and former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee on an 18-month deal.

Wanderers this season, as well as bagging six assists. But he has had to make do with a place on the bench of late since he was dropped for the win over Cheltenham Town in mid-December.

The Trotters went behind when Ricardo Almeida Santos put through his own net midway through the second half. But Wanderers rallied and fought back to draw level through substitute Arthur Gnahoua who came off the bench to score a leveller.After the game, Bolton boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction.It was a hard fought point. What did you make of it?“I didn’t think there was a great deal in it.

Wanderers and made a total of 30 appearances for the club during the 2015/16 season, scoring once against MK Dons.

Wanderers went a lick of paint to grabbing an equaliser, though the Trotters were reduced to 10 men late on when Reiss Greenidge was shown a second yellow card.But Evatt's side are now not in action until Tuesday, January 12, when they are on the road against Exeter City. With the January transfer window now open, the Trotters are poised to add to their squad with Evatt confirming a loan deal for a player is due to be announced on Wednesday.

The Trotters are working to bring players in over the course of the next month. One deal which is close to getting over the line is that for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee.

The Trotters start the year at the University of Bolton Stadium with a League Two clash against John Yems' side. It will Bolton's first game for a week after the home clash against Morecambe was suspended earlier this week following a coronavirus outbreak in the Shrimps camp.

the Trotters added their second towards the end through Nathan Delfouneso, before Peter Kioso nodded home a dramatic late leveller before the break. The wing-back was later sent off for a second bookable offence.After the game, Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's some of the highlights of what he had to say.