Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on facing Gillingham, play-off hopes & March fixture schedule

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Bolton Wanderers start their March fixture list with a long trip to take on Gillingham this weekend. Wanderers make the long journey down to Kent to take on the Gills at Priestfield and are seeking to return to winning ways after their loss last time out at the hands of MK Dons.

The Whites will be without vice-captain Gethin Jones for the clash owing to the death of his mother Karen and the Wanderers defender will be given as much time as he needs to process the loss. READ MORE:Bolton Wanderers injury update on Elias Kachunga as Gethin Jones decision made for Gillingham Bolton will be seeking to narrow the gap to the League One play-offs which currently stands at eight points, while the Gills will be aiming to continue to give their survival hopes another boost.

Ahead of the game, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's a transcript of what he had to say to broadcasters. It’s been a sad week, particularly for Gethin Jones? “Awful news.

I’ve said this a few times since I’ve been here and once one of us is hurting, we’re all hurting. It’s an absolute tragedy for him and for his family. “She was a wonderful woman and the whole Bolton Wanderers family are very sad and our condolences to him, to his dad Gareth and to the rest of his family.” In any circumstance, it’s difficult for anybody? “It’s hugely difficult and just a sense of perspective with everything that has gone on in the world really this last week. “We’re all very, very sad and Gethin will obviously be missing on Saturday and we’re going to give him as much time as he needs.