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John McDougall

'Best performance in years' - Bolton Wanderers fans give clear verdict on thrashing of Sunderland

Bolton Wanderers thrashed Sunderland 6-0 to make it three wins on the bounce in League One.

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.

And Wanderers fans on Twitter had their say on the big win, with some even claiming it's the best performance they've seen from Bolton in years.

Gaz Guest wrote: "The best most complete performance I have ever seen by a Bolton side. Dominating, clinical and played some lovely football. What a great day. The signings we have made are sensational, the best transfer window we have ever had."

Terence Price wrote: "What a result! Time to start climbing up the League!"

Andrew Griffiths wrote: "Phenomenal this afternoon... and it could have been more."

@LeahFortx posted: "Honest to god don’t even know what to say about today, utterly brilliant. Days like today just show exactly why I love this team. Would’ve taken a draw, never mind 6-0, what a day what a team."

Dee Lambert wrote: "Oh my word! It's been a while since we saw this scoreline. The best we've played in what seems a lifetime. An absolutely stunning performance from the lads. Marvellous."

Callum Parkinson wrote: "Best performance I’ve seen in years. Charles a class above!"

@OldManWinter999 posted: "Absolutely phenomenal performance today. I said it at the start of the season that we’d get that last playoff place and I maintain that will happen. Johnston and Santos are developing a great partnership to give a solid platform. Trafford looks so calm. Brilliant all round."

Martin Johnson wrote: "I hold my hands right up, I DID NOT see this result coming. Absolutely incredible."

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