Bolton's top scorer. And on both occasions, the former Crewe Alexandra striker has netted the winner in 1-0 victories, first on the road against Southend United and then at home against Barrow over the weekend.
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Matt Gilks - 6Made one stop in the first half and communicated constantly throughout the game.
Got a hand to the equalising goal but couldn't keep it out.Harry Brockbank - 6Had a relatively decent game at right-back but had evening curtailed early due to second half injuryRicardo Almeida Santos - 7Looked decent and composed again, like and Baptiste did against Leyton Orient the last time Wanderers were in action.Alex Baptiste - 7Another solid performance from the veteran who was not really
.Bolton's top scorer. And on both occasions, the former Crewe Alexandra striker has netted the winner in 1-0 victories, first on the road against Southend United and then at home against Barrow over the weekend.
Wanderers have not conceded in their last three matches in League Two against Southend United, Scunthorpe United and yesterday against Barrow. The form of central defenders Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos has been very high during the club's unbeaten run, while the introduction of MJ Williams to central midfield has given the Trotters some bite in the middle of the park.
Bolton captain Antoni Sarcevic who came off the bench to score Wanderers' second goal in the 2-0 victory. Eoin Doyle converted from the penalty spot after Nathan Delfouneso went down under Jacob Bedeau's first half challenge to put Bolton in front.There were several eye catching performances in the victory, where Wanderers kept a clean sheet.Evatt believes not conceding is the platform for Bolton to build upon with the firepower they have at their disposal.
Matt Gilks - 6Had little to do before half-time apart from simple save from Abo Eisa. Was saved by Baptiste's goal line clearance after the break.Gethin Jones - 7Kept Abo Eisa relatively quiet at one end and got forward to support attacks when he could.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Another good performance at the back from the central defender with a commanding display once more.Alex Baptiste - 8Got forward often to support attacks and made crucial goal line clearance to deny Kevin van Veen.
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 talisman drew a blank against the Shrimpers despite chances. He saw one effort on the stroke of half-time cleared off the line by the Roots Hall side, while he slipped and put a follow-up from Marcus Maddison's effort over the goal.
Matt Gilks - 7Communicated throughout as ever, had few saves to make in first half, and didn't have a great deal to do after the break.Gethin Jones - 7Caught out a couple of times defensively on the right, but generally solid performance from the full-back.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Another strong display in central defence as partnership with Baptiste continues to blossom and go from strength to strength.Alex Baptiste - 8Another assured performance from the veteran defender and made numerous
Wanderers have switched to a back four from mid-January and the partnership of Santos and Baptiste have started the last four games for the League Two side. It has yielded three wins and a draw as well as two clean sheets in an unbeaten run which Bolton are hoping to extend today against Southend United.
Matt Gilks - 7Made a key stop after Bolton took the lead in the first half and communicated constantly throughout asGethin Jones - 7Another dependable stint at right-back after coming back into the teamRicardo Almeida Santos - 8Should have found the back of the net with second half header, but composed in possession and solid at the back once more with countless aerial clearances.Alex Baptiste - 8Nearly scored Bolton's second before the break and rarely out a foot wrong all game.
the Trotters can go three games unbeaten today with a result against the Boro.
The Trotters played the remaining 20 minutes or so plus stoppage time with 10 men, as Brad Lyons cancelled out Eoin Doyle's opener as the spoils were shared at the University of Bolton Stadium. After the game on Tuesday evening, Wanderers manager Evatt confirmed the intention to appeal the dismissal.
Wanderers after leaving Blackpool.And forward Oladapo Afolayan and Marcus Maddison came off the bench last night having joined on loan from West Ham United and Charlton Athletic respectively until the end of the season.Maddison had an eventful evening, forcing Kyle Letheren into action as Wanderers sought a second goal, before being shown a straight red card by referee Oliver Langford for a challenge on Aaron Wildig.
Wanderers debut last night against the Shrimps.Bolton were reduced to 10 men when Maddison was shown a straight red card by referee Oliver Langford following a challenge on Aaron Wildig.Wanderers had taken the lead just before half-time when Eoin Doyle put them in front, only for Brad Lyons to nod home after Maddison's dismissal to earn Morecambe a share of the spoils.
Wanderers debut lasted little over 10 minutes after referee Oliver Langford showed him a straight red card for a challenge on Aaron Wildig.
The Trotters took the lead before half-time when Eoin Doyle stroked home his 11th goal of the season.
Wanderers are in action this evening at the University of Bolton Stadium in League Two against the Shrimps.
The Trotters had been due to be in action this afternoon on the road against Salford City. Wanderers had not played since last weekend's win over Leyton Orient and were aiming to build on that today.
The Trotters had a busy transfer deadline day with a quartet of players joining the League Two club before the window slammed shut on February 1.
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 had a busy end to the transfer window with four new players brought into the University of Bolton Stadium. Midfielder MJ Williams joined on a permanent deal after leaving Blackpool, while loan deals were agreed until the end of the season for Charlton Athletic attacker Marcus Maddison, Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen, and West Ham United forward Oladapo Afolayan.