Bolton defender on FA Cup exit, route to Wanderers via Peterborough and Barnet, and sticking together

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three players who are currently 'carrying' the Trotters.After a tricky start to life at the Trotters where the defender was criticised for his performances, Santos turned a corner and hopes his own personal feats at the back can help inspire his team-mates and believes they will stick together through their current period of inconsistent results.

He said: “I am getting fitter and understanding the middle role more. At the minute we’re not getting the results but I am enjoying my football and I just hope it can have an effect, rub off on a few more of my team-mates because we need to get going.“It’s part of football.