Ian Evatt still hoping Bolton can mount promotion charge - 7M sport

Ian Evatt still hoping Bolton can mount promotion charge



Posted Sunday, January 03, 2021 by PA

Ian Evatt still hoping Bolton can mount promotion charge

Ian Evatt insists Bolton are still in the Sky Bet League Two promotion hunt despite losing 1-0 at home to Crawley.

The Red Devils’ winner was a finely-worked team goal with captain George Francomb finishing off with a crisp right-footed shot after 61 minutes.

That prompted Wanderers to play their best football of the game, creating and wasting a succession of fine chances.

Crawley were also indebted to 37-year-old keeper Glenn Morris, whose fine array of saves was topped off with a close-range block from Nathan Delfouneso.

Bolton’s top scorer Eoin Doyle also hit the post with one of the home side’s 24 goal attempts.

Crawley’s latest away day success lifted the Sussex side up to sixth while Wanderers are only six points from the drop zone.

It ensured a frustrating afternoon for boss Evatt, but he said: “We had enough chances to win six or seven games.

“If we had scored six or seven, it wouldn’t have flattered us. They weren’t half-chances either, they were clear-cut opportunities.

“It was one of those days when, no matter what we would have done, we wouldn’t have scored.

“The disappointing thing is it’s taken them to score for us to play like that.

“In the last 25 minutes, we were outstanding. It was like a knife through butter at times.

“The league is so tight, condensed with everyone beating each other, we still have a huge opportunity.

“Normally, when you have 21 games and have lost nine, you would be out of it.

“We are by no means out of it. That’s how crazy the league is. As sorry as we feel for ourselves there is so much still to play for.

“There are 25 games left and we are massively in the hunt.”

Tag:


Attention: Third parties may advertise their products and/or services on our website.7M does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of their contents.
Your dealings with such third parties are solely between you and such third parties and we shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by you.