Paul Kendrick's Wigan Athletic player ratings v Bolton Wanderers - '...Didn't threaten Bolton and looked ill at ease...'

By Paul Kendrick

Published 18th Jan 2026, 14:15 BST

Updated 18th Jan 2026, 18:56 BST

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic side that lost 1-0 at home to near-neighbours Bolton Wanderers and delivers his report card.

Scores on the doors!

Was 'blindsided' for the goal due to being unsighted, but Latics were only still in the game thanks to his fine saves earlier Photo: Bernard Platt

Wouldn't have gleaned too much enjoyment from latest defeat against his former club Photo: Bernard Platt

The pick of the outfield player, capped by one lung-busting 60-yard charge with the ball in the second half Photo: Bernard Platt

Another steady game, but couldn't get into the positions to show his quality from out wide Photo: Bernard Platt

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