the Trotters targeted a move back to League One after suffering relegation last season. The bookmakers and others had Evatt's side down as among the favourites for the League Two title.
But that has not gone to plan so far with the Trotters sitting 20th in the fourth tier of English football after 11 matches following Tuesday's 1-1 draw at the University of Bolton Stadium against Mansfield Town.
And the Wanderers boss believes 'too many' players are lacking confidence and belief at this moment in time, which needs to change.
He said: "What’s the point of being in a division or in a competition that you’re not trying to win. "If you don’t want to be or think you can be the best then there’s no point turning up.
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