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Wanderers kicked off 2023 with an emphatic 3-0 victory on the road against 10-man Barnsley at Oakwell.
Dion Charles opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Mads Andersen had been shown a straight red card.
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson doubled the Whites’ lead on the stroke of half time, with Kyle Dempsey finishing a superb team move 14 minutes from time.
Intensity from the start
Starting slow has been an issue at times for Wanderers this season, but they raced out of the blocks against the Tykes.
Charles’ runs in behind caused the Barnsley backline countless problems, and there could have even been another penalty in the early stages.
Bodvarsson’s work rate also paid off for the second goal, pouncing on a defensive error and beating Brad Collins to the loose ball.
The Whites’ strong start set the tone for what was to come as they secured an important three points against a promotion rival.
Dempsey shines in midfield
Kyle Dempsey has had a torrid time with injuries since joining Wanderers from Gillingham nearly a year ago.
However, the tenacious midfielder reminded Bolton supporters what he is capable of with a superb display against the Tykes.
Dempsey deserved his goal, keeping his cool to slot past Collins from close range after a brilliant team move.
He will now be aiming to get a consistent run of games under his belt as Ian Evatt’s men aim to keep climbing the table.
Making a statement
Wanderers’ run-in over the next few weeks is tough on paper, but the squad will be now full of confidence and belief.
The result saw the Whites climb back to fifth in the League One table – now above Barnsley on goal difference.
Evatt’s men have the quality to beat anyone in the division on their day, and they will be hoping for another strong display when leaders Plymouth come to town at the weekend.
However, it will not be easy against the Pilgrims, who are four points clear at the top of the table following a 3-1 victory against MK Dons.
Skipper back involved
It was great to see Ricardo Santos back in the matchday squad after spending more than a month on the sidelines.
The skipper was recently given the all-clear to return after he had been hospitalised with breathing problems due to a viral infection.
Gethin Jones also made an appearance off the bench after missing the last three matches due to a glute injury.
However, the trio of George Johnston, Will Aimson and Eoin Toal have impressed in their absence and Evatt now has a real selection dilemma for Plymouth.
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Wanderers kicked off 2023 with an emphatic 3-0 victory on the road against 10-man Barnsley at Oakwell.
Dion Charles opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Mads Andersen had been shown a straight red card.
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson doubled the Whites’ lead on the stroke of half time, with Kyle Dempsey finishing a superb team move 14 minutes from time.
Intensity from the start
Starting slow has been an issue at times for Wanderers this season, but they raced out of the blocks against the Tykes.
Charles’ runs in behind caused the Barnsley backline countless problems, and there could have even been another penalty in the early stages.
Bodvarsson’s work rate also paid off for the second goal, pouncing on a defensive error and beating Brad Collins to the loose ball.
The Whites’ strong start set the tone for what was to come as they secured an important three points against a promotion rival.
Dempsey shines in midfield
Kyle Dempsey has had a torrid time with injuries since joining Wanderers from Gillingham nearly a year ago.
However, the tenacious midfielder reminded Bolton supporters what he is capable of with a superb display against the Tykes.
Dempsey deserved his goal, keeping his cool to slot past Collins from close range after a brilliant team move.
He will now be aiming to get a consistent run of games under his belt as Ian Evatt’s men aim to keep climbing the table.
Making a statement
Wanderers’ run-in over the next few weeks is tough on paper, but the squad will be now full of confidence and belief.
The result saw the Whites climb back to fifth in the League One table – now above Barnsley on goal difference.
Evatt’s men have the quality to beat anyone in the division on their day, and they will be hoping for another strong display when leaders Plymouth come to town at the weekend.
However, it will not be easy against the Pilgrims, who are four points clear at the top of the table following a 3-1 victory against MK Dons.
Skipper back involved
It was great to see Ricardo Santos back in the matchday squad after spending more than a month on the sidelines.
The skipper was recently given the all-clear to return after he had been hospitalised with breathing problems due to a viral infection.
Gethin Jones also made an appearance off the bench after missing the last three matches due to a glute injury.
However, the trio of George Johnston, Will Aimson and Eoin Toal have impressed in their absence and Evatt now has a real selection dilemma for Plymouth.
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