Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has said some of the criticism he has been subjected to from fans is “absolutely outrageous”.
Wanderers, beaten League One play-off finalists last season, fell to a 2-0 home defeat by local rivals Wigan on Saturday and are 12 points off the top two.
Chairwoman Sharon Brittan released a statement this week to reaffirm the board’s support for the 43-year-old who has been in charge of the Trotters since July 2020.
“Some of the things have been absolutely outrageous for someone who has given four and a half years of his life to this football club – it’s extremely harsh,” Evatt told Radio Manchester.
“I’m not going to lose sleep over it because I need to focus on the players and that’s where my focus is and should be.
“I’ve said enough and I don’t need to keep justifying myself and what I’ve achieved so far here. My win record speaks for itself.”
He added: “I’m only one man and I’ve taken a lot of heat and flak and people forget that I am human.
“It’s probably been the most difficult part of my life personally but I’m strong and I’m made of stern stuff.”
