Bolton Wanderers were dealt a major blow when Amario Cozier-Duberry was sidelined, but Rob Apter has taken an impressive step forward.
Bolton Wanderers are back in the promotion conversation after a strong January. On the pitch, results went the Trotters’ way, but it wasn’t without negativity, with star winger Amario Cozier-Duberry picking up an injury that should keep him out until late in the match at the earliest.
Steven Schumacher’s side have been looking for attacking reinforcements, but one recruit appears to be the perfect player to fill Cozier-Duberry’s role for the foreseeable future. Rob Apterwho was on loan from Charlton Athletic, has played just two games for BWFC so far.
The wide man joined the discontent of Charlton Athletic fans and is starting to show his quality. The 22-year-old spent time in League One with Blackpool before earning his move to the Championship.
Apter will now step back to help Bolton Wanderers reach that division.
How can Rob Apter fill Cozier-Duberry’s shoes at Bolton Wanderers?
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With Cozier-Duberry out for another month or so, Bolton Wanderers need a replacement and Apter represents that in his playing profile. The Scotland U21 international is also a tricky winger who likes to cut inside, take on his man, penetrate the box and shoot from distance.
The Charlton Athletic loanee not only represents the same profile as his injured counterpart, but he also has a solid record at this level. In his final season with Blackpool in League One, Apter scored eight times to earn his step up.
Rob Apter’s Blackpool stats 2024/25
| Performances | Goals | Assists |
| 50 | 8 | 3 |
Bolton Wanderers have also added Corey Blackett-Taylor to control the other flank. This addition will ensure that Apter does not have to bring the same return of Cozier-Duberry, with the BWFC being a lot more balanced, with top players on both wings.
In just two games so far for Wanderers, Apter has indicated he could make it big as Schumacher and his fellow players target promotion this season.
What’s next for Bolton Wanderers?
Bolton Wanderers are currently in third place. A 3-2 win over Barnsley has kept them in touch with second-placed Lincoln City, with the latter being the team the Trotters travel to in a huge game for both sides.
After what is the biggest game in League One next weekend, Schumacher’s side face a second away match, this time against Reading, who still have hopes of making the play-offs amid their revival under Leam Richardson.
BWFC then return home for a local derby with Blackpool, managed by the club’s former manager Ian Evatt.
A long trip to Exeter City rounds off February for Bolton as they look to close the gap on the top two and make serious progress in their promotion campaign.
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