Former footballer and BBC pundit Jobi McAnuff has delivered a clear message to Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt. McAnuff believes that Evatt must lead the club to promotion from League One this season. This comes after Bolton missed out on automatic promotion last season and suffered defeat in the play-off final against Oxford United.
To support Evatt, Bolton chairman Sharon Brittan has promised increased investment in the transfer market. True to her word, the club has already welcomed eight new players this summer, including Luke Southwood, Chris Forino, and Jordi Osei-Tutu.
However, there have also been departures from the squad, including Declan John and Cameron Jerome. With the season about to kick off, Wanderers will face Leyton Orient in their first game, aiming to secure promotion to the Championship after three failed attempts.
McAnuff emphasized that the pressure is on Evatt to deliver this season, especially after the disappointment of the previous campaign. He highlighted the need for Evatt to achieve promotion, stating that anything less would be considered a failure. McAnuff praised the new signings made by Bolton and acknowledged that the squad has the potential to succeed.
It is clear that the expectations are high for Bolton Wanderers this season. With a strengthened squad and the pressure to secure promotion, all eyes will be on Ian Evatt to lead the team to success. Failure to achieve promotion could put Evatt’s position at risk, making this a crucial season for the manager and the club as a whole.