Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox Newport County boss Michael Flynn allowed Bolton Wanderers counterpart Ian Evatt to start dialogue with Josh Sheehan last season over a transfer move as the Exiles coach knew that the midfielder would be departing Rodney Parade.
The 26-year-old left the South Wales outfit on a free transfer over the summer and subsequently put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Wanderers.
He has had a positive life to start at the University of Bolton Stadium, impressing in pre-season and scoring on his competitive debut for the club last weekend with a sublime free kick in the 3-3 draw against MK Dons. READ MORE: Ian Evatt on prospect of Dennis Politic leaving Bolton
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