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Conor Bradley

Marc Iles, Bolton News

Everything had been going along nicely until last week.

Bolton’s start after ten games had been their best since Big Sam’s days but two dire defeats in Gloucestershire against Cheltenham Town and Forest Green have left home fans feeling a little nervous ahead of Barnsley’s visit.

For all the talk of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s problems at Liverpool, his possible successor at club level has been excelling at the University of Bolton Stadium.

The classy Northern Ireland international has made a fine start to his season-long loan, scoring three times, and never looks better than when he plays in front of home support. Still only a teenager, his dynamic running has become integral to Bolton’s expansive style, creating a reliable attacking presence down the right. He is their joint top-scorer in the league, with two, alongside three other players while he has also has two assists.