Why Bolton Wanderers accepted Regan Riley transfer to Norwich City explained

The Trotters have kept three clean sheets in their last five games as part of an unbeaten run which has involved four wins and a draw. The run of form has taken Wanderers to 10th in the table and they are now just three points from the League Two play-offs.

The Trotters are yet to kick a ball in anger so far in February owing to postponements of their two scheduled games so far this month.

the Trotters on loan until the end of the season from Championship side Swansea City during the January transfer window.He has played only once for Bolton so far in last weekend's win over Leyton Orient, coming off the bench for his debut in the closing stages. John was made to wait for his Trotters debut after he picked up an injury in training which affected his hamstring.

The Trotters had their clash against Salford City called off yesterday because of a waterlogged pitch at the Peninsula Stadium. It was the second postponement of a Bolton game in the space of five days.

Trotters boss confirmed on transfer deadline day that the League Two club are currently looking at a defender who is training with them. Though Evatt has not publicly named the player in question, reports have suggested it is former Huddersfield Town, Sunderland and QPR defender Joel Lynch.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers are back in action this weekend when they make the short journey to the Peninsula Stadium to take on Salford City. The Trotters will take on the Ammies for a League Two clash between two of the pre-season favourites for the division's title.

the Trotters in all competitions this season, but has found the back of the net only once.But he has found game time less regular over the past few months, and has started only once in the last eight matches.Wanderers also strengthened on transfer deadline day in the forward areas of the pitch, with Charlton Athletic's Marcus Maddison and West Ham United's Oladapo Afolayan joining the club on loan.Crawford also played under Keith Hill last season when the Rovers boss was in the dugout at the

Bolton manager explained that Darcy has put in the best week of training he has seen during his time at the University of Bolton Stadium and has encouraged the youngster to maintain this form, with the prospect of being in the Trotters team a possibility if he goes.Evatt feels that Darcy has been a 'victim' of Wanderers not picking up the right results of late and the strong options that he has in that area of the pitch. Evatt said: "I really rate Ronan as a footballer.

the Trotters in his time with the club, making his debut last season against Tranmere Rovers. He followed it up with an appearance off the bench in the EFL Trophy earlier this season against Shrewsbury Town.He has now moved to the Canaries and said he is 'buzzing' to begin his time in East Anglia.

Bolton last summer, but later signed a two-year deal with the club following the appointment of Ian Evatt.

Trotters debut last season as a late substitute against Tranmere Rovers in a 5-0 defeat at Prenton Park.

The Trotters have been active already in the January transfer window with four new players signing for the League Two club. Ben Jackson, Declan John and Zack Elbouzedi have all joined on loan until the end of the season from Huddersfield Town, Swansea City and Lincoln City respectively.

Trotters debut last season as a late substitute against Tranmere Rovers in a 5-0 defeat at Prenton Park. He has also played this season in the EFL Trophy, playing almost an hour in the loss against Shrewsbury Town in October.

Wanderers ended the game with 10 men. Evatt felt Delaney did not deserve to be sent off against Tranmere and revealed the extent of the injury he suffered against the Prenton Park outfit, adding that he had to have repair work done in hospital over the weekend to his ear.

The Trotters have already been very busy so far this month and more business is anticipated before the window slams shut on February 1. Free agent Kieran Lee has already been signed, while three players have arrived on loan at the University of Bolton Stadium until the end of the season.

The Trotters head to the One Call Stadium still searching for their first win of 2021 and without a victory in their last six matches. The Stags, by contrast, as in completely opposite run of results with five wins on the bounce in League Two.

The Trotters return to action in League Two today seeking their first win of 2021.

Wanderers have been very active in the market so far this month, bringing in four players. Free agent Kieran Lee has been signed up, while Declan John, Zack Elbouzedi and Ben Jackson have joined the League Two side on loan from Swansea City, Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town respectively.

Bolton boss has spoken after news of Zack Elbouzedi and Ben Jackson playing for Wanderers in last weekend's game against Cheltenham Town was leaked on social media ahead of the players been confirmed as signings by the club.

the Trotters as one of around 20 new signings over the summer.