What Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt said after dramatic late draw against Carlisle United

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.

Bolton with just Gilks and Matthew Alexander as recognised goalkeepers if that should happen. Discussions with the Cod Army remain ongoing, the Bolton boss has recently said and has put a timeframe on when a decision could be made.

The Trotters have played much of this season with a back three, which has mostly consisted of a combination of the likes of Ricardo Almeida Santos, Ryan Delaney, Alex Baptiste, Harry Brockbank, and Reiss Greenidge.

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.

the Trotters have now lost three home games on the spin after George Francomb's second half goal proved to be the difference between the two sides at the University of Bolton Stadium.

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.

Wanderers are closing in on finalising a deal for former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Kieran Lee. Evatt also believes the club is close to confirming a loan deal for a player, which is expected to be announced early this month.Though Evatt has not named the player in question, there has been speculation that Swansea City defender Declan John is wanted by Wanderers on loan.

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.

Wanderers boss has previously said that he feels the squad is three to four players light. And work has been taking place to ensure new arrivals come into the squad.

the Trotters are poised to be active in the market. Wanderers boss Evatt has previously mentioned that he feels the Bolton squad is 'three of four' players light.One of these areas appears to be in central midfield, a gap 32-year-old Lee could fill and has been training with the League Two side recently.

the Trotters wish to sign the Wales international on loan.

Wanderers were 2-0 down and had a penalty appeal not entertained by referee Ross Joyce.

The Trotters came from three goals down on the road at Brunton Park to claim a share of the spoils against the Cumbrians.

The Trotters travel to Brunton Park aiming to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Tranmere Rovers.Ian Evatt's side head into the encounter sitting 15th in the League Two table and take on a Cumbrians side currently in the top three. And Bolton will be aiming for a late Christmas present of three points when they take to the road tomorrow to close the gap between themselves and the play-offs, which currently stands at five points.

The Trotters aim to return to winning ways this weekend in League Two when they play Chris Beech's side at Brunton Park. Wanderers sit 15th in the table heading into the encounter, while Carlisle are third in one of the automatic promotion spots.

the Trotters went behind through Peter Clarke's header on the stroke of the half-hour mark.

Wanderers took the decision to recall Thomason from his loan spell, partly down to the lockdown which meant the postponement of non-league football, but also the midfielder's form while at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.He made his debut by coming off the bench in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s.He was then handed his first start in League Two against Port Vale and has kept his position in central midfield for the matches against Walsall and Cheltenham Town.And Evatt

There’s always been a bit of history between Tranmere and Bolton and Keith Hill is returning to one of his former clubs.“Football throws these things at you all the time.

Bolton back in the top half of the table and within three points of the play-offs. The Robins boss felt the Trotters were running the clock down in the closing stages of the game, which he felt is a compliment to the Gloucestershire side, who sit in the automatic promotion places.