Lee Johnson's frank view of Sunderland's 'demoralising' Bolton loss and verdict on Wanderers goals
manchestereveningnews.co.ukLee Johnson felt Bolton Wanderers' fifth and sixth goals in the rout against his Sunderland side underlined a 'soft underbelly' that the Black Cats have.
Dion Charles put Wanderers ahead before Dapo Afolayan added a second before half-time. Charles bagged his second after the break before Kieran Lee added a fourth as Wanderers blitzed the Black Cats. READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers player ratings as Dion Charles and Dapo Afolayan brilliant in Sunderland rout Danny Batth put through his own net to add a fifth for the hosts before Declan John rounded off the win with a sublime sixth goal as a rampant Wanderers made it three victories on the bounce.
The defeat left Johnson having to apologise for the loss to the club's supporters, and he felt the fifth and sixth goals conceded showed a 'soft underbelly' his side has.
And he admits he did not see the huge defeat coming after preparing well for the encounter at the University of Bolton Stadium.
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