Ian Evatt issues immediate reaction to Blackpool's draw with Bolton Wanderers
Blackpool drew 2-2 with Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Ian Evatt was pleased with the character his side demonstrated to pick up a 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers.
Eoin Toal edged the home side ahead after the hour mark, before the Seasiders quickly turned things around through Hayden Coulson and George Honeyman - in what was the club’s 5,000th competitive fixture.
There was another twist, as Mason Burstow pulled the scores level once again, to deny Evatt a victory in his first meeting with the Trotters since his departure last January.
“At the minute I’m frustrated we didn’t get all three,” the Blackpool boss admitted.
“The boys showed great character to come from a goal down. I think we just conceded too many set plays, and too many corners. In the first half we defended them great, but when they get too many, sooner or later they’re going to get an opportunity.
“They got one, and they took it. The subs energised us, we knew that would happen. We knew if we were in the game at 60 minutes, then we could impact it from the bench, with the returning George (Honeyman) - who set the tone really.
“After that, we got control of the game, and looked like we were going to score. Even when it went to 2-2, it was us with the big chances at the end.
“It’s a good advert for the game - two brilliant football clubs going toe-to-toe, that’s what it’s all about.
The draw at the Toughsheet Community Stadium makes it four points in the Seasiders’ last two games, following Tuesday night’s 1-0 victory over Mansfield Town, on the back of a 4-0 battering to Plymouth Argyle last weekend.
“To come back the way they have is magnificent, but we have to keep moving forward,” Evatt added.
“We’ve shown we can match any team. I’ve always said, if you give us the ammunition, then we can win football matches - we’ve proven that.
“More intensity and intention, and I thought we were unlucky not to win.”
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