Ian Evatt hopes that Josh Sheehan can in time become a 'pivotal player' for Bolton Wanderers in time but urged patience with the midfielder to get back to his best after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The 27-year-old has returned to action recently after being out for much of last season with a ruptured ACL which ended his campaign prematurely. He turned out 20 times in all competitions last season following his move from Newport County, scoring four goals.
The Wales international has played five times so far this campaign for Wanderers in both League One and in the Papa Johns Trophy. His last start came in the 3-1 loss at the end of October to Oxford United.
