Ian Evatt on 'unfortunate' Bolton Wanderers defender and loan spell explained

the Trotters and has been a free agent since leaving Sunderland last year.

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.

the Trotters on loan from Charlton Athletic until the end of the season.Maddison has found game time limited for the Addicks under Lee Bowyer this season, playing only 10 times in all competitions and scoring twice. He has spent much of the last six years at Peterborough United where the talented winger forged his reputation and scored 62 goals in nearly 250 games for Posh.

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.

Wanderers have made on transfer deadline day as the Trotters have been very busy in the market. He joins Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen and West Ham United forward Oladapo Afolayan as fellow loanees, while midfielder MJ Williams has penned an 18-month deal after leaving Blackpool.

As well as the potential four signings Evatt hopes to make on transfer deadline day, he has revealed their is also a central defender at the club on trial.The Bolton confirmed that potential extra signing does not hinge on any other players leaving the club, but that Taft departing does free up space in the salary cap and for the squad looking ahead to next season.“That does not depend on anyone going out. Obviously we’ve got four players.

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That was much better?“Yeah. I think for the first time in a while we actually got what we deserved.

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 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 manager was dismissed by referee Neil Hair at Prenton Park on Saturday following the 2-1 defeat.

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.Hill of course managed Bolton last season and has now completed the double over his former employers, but said he understands his successor's 'frustrations' at Wanderers, which he believes stems from them not scoring as many goals as they should with the firepower they have in their arsenal.

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.But the manner of the award of the Rovers penalty and how Tranmere defender Manny Monthe avoided a second yellow card for a bringing down a through on goal Sarcevic when both sides had 11 men were major talking points.Evatt was also dismissed after full-time for apparent dissent with referee Hair and the Bolton boss had his say on the performance of Hair and the

Wanderers grabbed a goal back through Antoni Sarcevic and Delaney was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Vaughan shortly after.

Bolton Wanderers boss Evatt has welcomed the move to help guard against serious injuries.But the Trotters boss also feels it helps ensures teams are not punished for having to be temporarily down to 10 men while a player is being treated.He said: "It's got to be a good thing because head injuries are very serious.

The Trotters head to Prenton Park tomorrow to take on Rovers in a 3pm kick-off in League Two. Ian Evatt takes his side to take on Keith Hill's men seeking their first win in 2021, with the club's most recent win coming in mid-December on the road against Cheltenham Town.

The Trotters are on the road aiming for their first win of 2021 when they take on former boss Keith Hill's Super White Army.

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 have advertised for the role and a shortlist is being formulated for the job. Evatt last year had his job title changed from head coach to manager, following a restructure of the club's football department.