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John McDougall

Bolton player ratings vs Morecambe: Liverpool loanee Bradley great as Dempsey & Aimson impress

James Trafford - 6.5

Rarely troubled in either half by the Shrimps. Made simple stop from Farrend Rawson header late on. Intelligently used up time when it presented itself.

Gethin Jones - 7

Combined well with Bradley going forwards and generally solid at the back from Bolton's skipper for the evening.

Will Aimson - 8

Filled the void left in the heart of defence by suspended skipper Ricardo Santos. For the most part was composed, solid and tackling was on point. A solid evening's work

George Johnston - 7.5

Once again an impressive showing at the back for the young defender with tackles and interceptions throughout the encounter when called upon.

Conor Bradley - 9

The main threat for Wanderers as Morecambe struggled to contain his incisive runs with pace. Put Wanderers ahead with crucial first goal and impressed with defending too.

Kyle Dempsey - 8

Showed plenty of energy in the middle of the park in both defence and attack and helped get things moving for Wanderers.

Aaron Morley - 7.5

Operated in front of the back three in the role usually given to MJ Williams. Good as usual and went close to scoring with free kick tipped over by Conor Ripley.

Kieran Lee - 6

Played alongside Dempsey in an advanced midfield role but didn't make a huge deal of impact on the encounter. Replaced by Williams before the end.

Declan John - 7

Got in behind at times to put crosses in against a very low Morecambe defensive block.

Elias Kachunga - 7

Played part in opening goal and made some good movements on and off the ball. Nearly got on the end of a dangerous Bradley cross.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson - 6.5

Good work and strength to hold up the ball to tee up Bradley for the opening goal. Missed decent first half header in a hard evening's work overall.

Substitutes:

Dapo Afolayan - 6.5

Had the better of Donald Love and won a couple of free kicks at defender's expense.

Amadou Bakayoko - 6

Saw header go wide in what could have been second goal.

MJ Williams - 5.5

Came on towards closing stages.

Kieran Sadlier - 5

Replaced Dempsey in stoppage time.

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