BOLTON Wanderers boss Ian Evatt is hoping Mark Molesley will be given time to turn things around at Southend United.

The struggling Shrimpers were beaten 3-0 by the Trotters on Saturday.

But Evatt feels Molesley is not to blame for Blues’ troubles.

“Southend are not a bad team and Mark (Molesley) is doing a fantastic job in the circumstances,” said Evatt.

“It’s great to see a young manager with a philosophy trying to play the way he does.

“I just hope he gets given the time he deserves.

“Sometimes, especially in the midst of a pandemic and with the trouble he’s had off the pitch, you deserve a chance to get it right.”