Bolton Wanderers state of play heading into transfer deadline day and possible business analysed

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. Evatt revealed Maddison's disappointment following the sending off and the winger feeling he had let the dressing room down.But the Bolton boss believes Maddison had to make the challenge and that it was not a two-footed tackle, adding that he believes the Shrimps players put pressure on the referee to make a decision.

The Trotters took the lead before half-time when Eoin Doyle stroked home his 11th goal of the season. Bolton looked like they might go on to claim all three points and secure back-to-back wins.But the turning point in the game came when Marcus Maddison was shown a straight red card by referee Oliver Langford 12 minutes into his Wanderers debut following a challenge on Aaron Wildig.The Trotters looked like they might hold on for all three points, but the Shrimps equalised when Brad Lyons nodded home from a corner to ensure the spoils were shared.After the game, Bolton manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction.Immediate reaction?“We were in complete control.

The Trotters are yet to kick a ball in anger so far in February owing to postponements of their two scheduled games so far this month.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium for the first time this month having had two away days so far in February. But Ian Evatt's side are still waiting to kick a ball in anger this month owing to the previous two fixtures away to Mansfield Town and Salford City were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.But Bolton return to the UniBol and welcome Derek Adams' Shrimps to town.

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.

Wanderers will return to the University of Bolton Stadium this Tuesday when they host Morecambe. After the game against Salford was called off, Ian Evatt took his squad to the club's Lostock training ground for some sessions and ensure the day was not a complete write off in terms of work being done.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt the decision to call off his side's away game against Salford City was the correct one.The Trotters were due to be in action today against the Ammies at the Peninsula Stadium for a 3pm kick-off in League Two. But the encounter was called off at around 1.50pm this afternoon after several pitch inspections took place amid rainfall in Salford.On the most recent inspection, the referee took to the pitch with a ball to check some areas of the Peninsula Stadium pitch which were causing concern.

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 for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day. Maddison joined the Addicks on a one-year deal over the summer, which has the option of a second.But Maddison has had a limited impact at the Valley this season, playing only 10 games and scoring twice for the London side.He has been described as a 'maverick' by his new boss Ian Evatt and the chairman of his old club Peterborough United, Darragh MacAnthony.Bowyer admitted that he took a chance when signing Maddison over the summer and went against the advice of others who suggested he should go in a different direction.But the Charlton boss admits the gamble did not pay off and suggested that Maddison did not meet the standards required at the Valley.

direct to your inboxBolton Wanderers are back in action this weekend when they make the short journey to the Peninsula Stadium to take on Salford City. The Trotters will take on the Ammies for a League Two clash between two of the pre-season favourites for the division's title.

Wanderers have a run of Saturday-Tuesday games for the next five weeks in succession. After the game was postponed on Tuesday, an angry Evatt vowed that any rearranged date for the game would be on Bolton's terms and a date of in a fortnight has been selected.

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.

Southend Echo reports that Lynch has now left Roots Hall and believed to be training with the Trotters. Ian Evatt confirmed earlier this week that an unnamed centre-half is currently on trial at Bolton with an eye on a deal potentially being done.

the second attempt at playing the fixture ended with frustration again when the match was postponed around 90 minutes before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch after heavy rain in Nottinghamshire. Wanderers boss Evatt said after the postponement that an inspection made at 12:30pm yesterday had the pitch as 'borderline' then, with more rain forecast to fall throughout the day.

The Trotters had been due to take on the Stags at the One Call Stadium this evening after the same fixture last Tuesday was postponed owing to a frozen pitch. On that occasion, the decision was made around lunchtime.

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 on loan until the end of the season from Championship Swansea City.

Bolton last summer, but later signed a two-year deal with the club following the appointment of Ian Evatt.

the Trotters on an 18-month deal. Williams revealed the potential for a move to the University of Bolton Stadium resurfaced last week - and he jumped at the chance to join Ian Evatt's side.He said: “There was talk about me coming here in the summer just gone and it came back up about four or five days ago.

third deadline day arrival ahead of the 11pm cut-off.Having already made four signings during the January transfer window, two more were signed and sealed earlier on today as goalkeeper Lukas Jensen arrived on loan from Burnley until the end of the season - while Oladapo Afolayan joined on a similar terms from West Ham United.Williams, who was born in Bangor, in Wales, started his career at Liverpool - but failed to make a single appearance for the club.His first taste of the professional game came during loan spells with Notts County, Swindon and Rochdale, where he late signed permanent terms ahead of the 2018/2019 season.After two campaigns and 56 games in League One for Dale, he teamed back up with Neil Critchley, his former Youth coach