Ian Evatt: Bolton Wanderers sack manager after poor run of results
Bolton were beaten into the final spot by Derby County on the final day of the 2023-24 campaign after challenging for automatic promotion to the third tier last season.
They eventually beat Barnsley over two legs in the play-off semi-finals to reach the final at Wembley, but they uncharacteristically fell off the pace and Oxford dominated them for 90 minutes and won 2-0.
Evatt blamed fear for the defeat which saw them return to the Championship for the first time since 2019.
Bolton have continued that form this season with Tuesday’s loss to Charlton for their 10th league defeat of the 2024-25 season, a result that leaves them ninth in the play-off spots after 24 games There are 3 points left for seats.
It’s been a tough campaign for Evatt, who September Claims He received support from the club’s board after a poor start to the season, while his son suffered abuse from fans.
Evatt blamed the team’s inconsistent form on psychology as his side went on to win 10 of 17 games in all competitions to reach the play-offs, but criticized the fans’ assessment of the team’s performance. .
This criticism comes after Brittain Commitment to support This is despite the fact that they are well behind the pace of the league’s automatic promotion chasers after a frustrating defeat by close neighbors Wigan Athletic, who themselves have been struggling.
