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I trust them all – Ian Evatt praises Bolton’s squad strength after Salford win
Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by PA24 hits
Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed the strength of his squad as his Sky Bet League One side came from behind to thrash neighbours Salford 5-1.Evatt made eight changes from the side that brushed aside Wycombe 3-0 last time out.But, after Brandon Thomas-Asante put the visitors in front after 23 minutes, Wanderers rallied to hit five in reply, including two top-draw goals.“I trust them all,” ...Full Story »
Elias Kachunga impresses as Bolton sweep aside Salford to go through
Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by PA28 hits
Elias Kachunga scored one goal and assisted for a second as Bolton swept aside Salford 5-1 to reach round two of the Carabao Cup for only the third time in eight seasons.Ian Evatt’s Sky Bet League One side suffered a scare when their fourth-tier visitors took a 23rd minute lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante.But Kachunga-inspired Wanderers, who hadn’t conceded a goal in two previous m...Full Story »
Bolton could be without Dion Charles for Salford clash
Posted Monday, August 08, 2022 by PA29 hits
Bolton could again be without forward Dion Charles as they host Salford in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Charles missed the Trotters’ victory over Wycombe on Saturday with a thigh injury.Welsh midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove remain on the sidelines but are nearing returns from knee and hamstring problems respectively.Defender Eoin Toal is still to make his debut having been...Full Story »
Ian Evatt refuses to get carried away with Bolton’s comfortable win over Wycombe
Posted Sunday, August 07, 2022 by PA26 hits
Bolton boss Ian Evatt refused to get carried away after two-goal Kyle Dempsey inspired Bolton to an impressive 3-0 win over last season’s Sky Bet League One play-off finalists Wycombe.Dempsey struck a brace for the first time in eight years – his goals sandwiching Aaron Morley’s 41st minute effort.“It was a good performance and three points, but that’s all it is,&rd...Full Story »
Kyle Dempsey nets first Bolton goals in Wycombe win
Posted Sunday, August 07, 2022 by PA27 hits
Kyle Dempsey netted his first Bolton goals as Ian Evatt’s impressive side beat Wycombe 3-0 to maintain an unbeaten start to their Sky Bet League One campaign.Dempsey had not scored since he was on target for Gillingham against the Trotters last October.But he ended his drought after 15 minutes following good approach play by Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley.Aaron Morley, whose penalty earned...Full Story »
Midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove to miss out again for Bolton
Posted Friday, August 05, 2022 by PA25 hits
Bolton will again be without midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove for the Sky Bet League One match against Wycombe.Wales duo Sheehan (ACL) and Isgrove (hamstring) are closing in on returns and are expected to feature in the B team’s first Central League fixture later this month.Defender Eoin Toal continues to manage an ankle injury, so is not yet in line to make his debut following a...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna felt Ipswich deserved more than point against Bolton
Posted Sunday, July 31, 2022 by PA31 hits
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna felt his side deserved to win the opening game of the Sky Bet League One season against Bolton at Portman Road.Bolton began the game well and deservedly went ahead through Aaron Morley’s penalty after Leif Davis tripped Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley in the box.Ipswich responded through Lee Evans following a clever low corner from Conor Chaplin, and the hosts we...Full Story »
Ipswich and Bolton share the spoils
Posted Sunday, July 31, 2022 by PA25 hits
Ipswich and Bolton shared the spoils at Portman Road after an entertaining 1-1 draw on the opening day of the Sky Bet League One season.Aaron Morley’s spot-kick gave Wanderers the lead after Conor Bradley had been fouled before Lee Evans drew Town level from a well-worked set-piece 13 minutes later.The visitors started the game brightly and Bolton forward Oladapo Afolayan headed over Morle...Full Story »
Dominic Ball facing race against time to be fit for Ipswich clash with Bolton
Posted Thursday, July 28, 2022 by PA42 hits
Summer signing Dominic Ball is struggling to be fit for Ipswich’s opening Sky Bet League One game at home to Bolton.Ball, who moved to Portman Road from QPR, hurt his ankle in pre-season and missed the warm-up games against Millwall and Southend.Sam Morsy and Lee Evans could start in central midfield with manager Kieran McKenna expected to hand out several debuts.Left-back Leif Davis becam...Full Story »
Fleetwood stay up despite defeat at Bolton
Posted Saturday, April 30, 2022 by PA27 hits
Fleetwood’s Sky Bet League One status was confirmed despite a 4-2 defeat at Bolton.Stephen Crainey’s visitors avoided relegation on goal difference after a roller coaster game that finished with Wanderers’ fourth successive victory.Dion Charles, who ended a 14-game goal drought for club and country after 37 minutes, scored a remarkable goal after sliding in for an 86th-minute c...Full Story »
Injured MJ Williams ruled out of Bolton’s clash with Fleetwood
Posted Friday, April 29, 2022 by PA38 hits
MJ Williams will miss Bolton’s season finale against Fleetwood with a broken bone in his hand.Williams was replaced at half-time in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Cheltenham, and boss Ian Evatt said he is now wearing a cast to rule him out of Saturday’s match.Kyle Dempsey replaced Williams as he made his return following a hamstring injury.Richard Santos, Kieran Lee, Josh Sheehan, L...Full Story »
Boss Ian Evatt buzzing about ‘ultracompetitive’ Bolton after win at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, April 24, 2022 by PA27 hits
Ian Evatt hailed a “dominant” Bolton display after they claimed a 2-1 Sky Bet League One victory at Cheltenham.Second-half goals from Kieran Sadlier and substitute Amadou Bakayoko were enough to seal three points for Wanderers.“In the second half in particular I thought we dominated the game,” Evatt said.“Overall I thought it was a very good away performance. We wan...Full Story »
Ian Evatt salutes ‘on fire’ finishing of Bolton substitute Jon Dadi Bodvarrson
Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2022 by PA27 hits
Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed two-goal substitute Jon Dadi Bodvarsson after his clinical finishing secured a 3-1 win over Accrington.Bodvarsson struck in the 69th and 89th minutes as Bolton won at the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time in five attempts.“He’s on fire,” said Evatt of his seven-goal Icelandic international striker made the difference.Dapo Afolayan&rsqu...Full Story »
Substitute Jon Dadi Bodvarsson grabs double to earn Bolton win over Accrington
Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2022 by PA24 hits
Two-goal Jon Dadi Bodvarsson came off the bench to secure Bolton’s 3-1 Sky bet League One victory over 10-man Accrington Stanley in a feisty derby of one sending-off and nine yellow cards.Bodvarsson’s sixth goal of the season restored Bolton’s advantage two minutes after coming on as a 67th minute replacement.And he ensured Bolton’s first home win at the fifth time of ask...Full Story »
Ian Evatt could ring the changes as Bolton host Accrington
Posted Sunday, April 17, 2022 by PA59 hits
Bolton boss Ian Evatt is expected to again utilise his squad for the Sky Bet League One match against Accrington on Easter Monday.George Thomason was drafted into midfield for a first start since January in the 2-1 win at Doncaster on Good Friday, which extended Bolton’s unbeaten run to five games.Forward Amadou Bakayoko marked his return to the side with the opening goal against Rovers, b...Full Story »
Doncaster move closer to relegation after defeat to Bolton
Posted Saturday, April 16, 2022 by PA39 hits
Doncaster edged closer to relegation after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Bolton.It appeared Rovers were on course to take something from the game when Mipo Odubeko cancelled out Amadou Bakayoko’s strike for the visitors, but ex-Doncaster player Kieran Sadlier put Bolton back in front within a minute.The Trotters started the stronger and Bakayoko missed narrowly with a header.But Doncaster had ...Full Story »
Kyle Knoyle expected to be fit when Doncaster host Bolton
Posted Friday, April 15, 2022 by PA37 hits
Kyle Knoyle is expected to be available for Doncaster when Bolton visit the Eco-Power Stadium.The right-back hobbled off in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Crewe because of cramp but will be fit to play on Good Friday.Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey admitted a couple of unnamed players have sat out training this week and will be assessed, but Jordy Hiwula, Ben Jackson and Charlie Seaman are in con...Full Story »
Darren Moore rues ‘two points dropped’ after Sheffield Wednesday draw at Bolton
Posted Sunday, April 10, 2022 by PA46 hits
A “perplexed” Darren Moore left Bolton’s stadium cursing Sheffield Wednesday’s missed chances after MJ Williams’ first Wanderers goal denied the Owls a deserved three points in a 1-1 draw.On-loan Preston defender Jordan Storey put Wednesday in front with his first goal for the club after 66 minutes.But Williams weighed in with a last-minute equaliser much to manager...Full Story »
MJ Williams scores 90th-minute equaliser as Bolton hold Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, April 10, 2022 by PA36 hits
MJ Williams scored a 90th-minute equaliser as late show masters Bolton secured a 1-1 League One draw with top six contenders Sheffield Wednesday.Darren Moore’s visitors dominated for long periods and should have had more than Jordan Storey’s 66th-minute goal to show for their control.But Wanderers have a habit of netting in the closing stages and Williams’ leveller was his team...Full Story »
Bolton trio all ruled out of home League One meeting with Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Friday, April 08, 2022 by PA48 hits
Bolton trio Ricardo Santos, Dapo Afolayan and Kyle Dempsey have all been ruled out of the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.All three players sustained hamstring injuries in the midweek home draw against Portsmouth and boss Ian Evatt has confirmed Santos could miss the rest of the season.Evatt also revealed several players had been hit by illness this week, while former Wednesday midfie...Full Story »
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