'We cannot switch off' - Ian Evatt reminds Bolton Wanderers of defensive concentration after Stevenage goal

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.

Wanderers brought in more than 20 new players as Evatt revamped the squad at the University of Bolton Stadium.The lower down the leagues one goes, the length of contracts tends to reduce with many players only signing one year deals. And Evatt believes in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the reduced funds in football as a result, players must work even harder to earn deals.

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.

Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt has given his view on the use of VAR and admitted he would not like to see it used in the EFL. He believes some of the most memorable moments in the history of the game have come about due to human error - and Evatt wants it to stay that way.

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale's fourth a minute after the restart.David Worrall added the Valiants' fifth and Nathan Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark.Eoin Doyle fired in his seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.

The Trotters intend to be active in the market when the window opens on January 2 and are being proactive in identifying targets to bring in, as well as potentially players leaving the University of Bolton Stadium. One player who has certainly caught the eye this season is defender Santos, who has put together a string of impressive performances in central defence and has been of, if not the, player of the season so far for Wanderers.

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.

Wanderers over the summer as one of more than 20 new signings. It is his second spell with the Trotters having spent the 2013/14 campaign with the club.In the win over Southend United yesterday, Baptiste helped the Trotters to keep a clean sheet and bagged two assists.

today's 3-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium over Southend and was replaced by Tom White.

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.

Luton boss Nathan Jones admitted that Kioso could be recalled from his loan spell owing to injuries at the Championship club, while his form at the Trotters has also led to the questions being raised that he could head back to Kenilworth Road. Speaking earlier this month, Evatt confirmed he had not been contacted by Luton concerning a potential recall for Kioso.

Wanderers boss Evatt hailed Maradona as a 'fantastic talent' and that some of his earliest memories include being bought an Argentina shirt with the football legend's name on the back. He said: “He was obviously a fantastic talent.

Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.

The Trotters are in a rich vein of form at present with four wins on the bounce in all competitions. Three of these have come in League Two and have seen them take nine points off Salford City, Stevenage and most recently against Scunthorpe United.

Wanderers head coach Evatt has named the same team for the last three League Two matches in a row - and seen his side pick up nine points out of nine on offer against Salford City, Stevenage and Scunthorpe United. Matt Gilks is the current choice as goalkeeper with a back three of Alex Baptiste, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney in front of him.

Wanderers have implemented Bielsa's infamous 'murderball' training drill as part of their pre-match preparations. And the Bolton boss believes how Wanderers train and the intensity of which they do so can help them replicate what he wants to see from the Trotters on matchday.

The Trotters are on the road for the second time in the space of four days when they head to Glanford Park for a 7pm kick-off.

The Trotters brought in more than 20 players over the summer as Evatt presided over a new-look squad being assembled at the University of Bolton Stadium. The transfer window only closed in mid-October, but the next opportunity to do business will come around in fewer than six weeks.

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.