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Post Match: Bolton Wanderers

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Jarrod Bowen’s double secured a 3–2 win at Bolton after West Ham recovered from 2–1 down, with Nuno Espírito Santo crediting a stronger second half and the depth of his squad.

No-Guff Summary

  • Bowen scored the opener and the 77th-minute winner.
  • Konstantinos Mavropanos made it 2–2 from an Arne Engels free kick.
  • A third successive win took West Ham top of the Championship on goal difference.
  • Nuno praised the response after a chaotic first half and the impact of his substitutes.
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Nuno praises West Ham response after Bolton comeback

Nuno Espírito Santo praised West Ham’s fight and the depth of his squad after the 3–2 comeback win at Bolton. He called the first half chaotic, but said his side defended better, took control and created more chances after the break.

The head coach highlighted the contributions of substitutes Joël Veltman, Manor Solomon and Morato during a demanding schedule. He also thanked the travelling support and said recovery was already the priority before Friday’s home fixture.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports Nuno Espírito Santo’s reaction after West Ham’s 3-2 Championship win at Bolton Wanderers, including his praise for the squad, substitutes and travelling supporters.
  • Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Reports on Nuno Espirito Santo’s post-match press conference following West Ham United’s 3-2 win at Bolton Wanderers, including his assessment of the team’s resilience, organisation and unity.
  • The Bolton News (opens in a new tab) — Reports Nuno Espirito Santo’s reaction to West Ham’s demanding win at Bolton, including his assessment of the team’s resilience, organisation and attacking players.
  • Hayters (opens in a new tab) — Reports Nuno Espirito Santo’s praise for West Ham’s squad depth, team spirit and resilience after the 3-2 win over Bolton, with recovery already the focus before Friday’s game against Wrexham.
  • Football.London (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham came from behind to beat Bolton 3-2, with Jarrod Bowen scoring twice, while Nuno Espírito Santo praised the hosts and his team’s resilience.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Pablo’s performance in West Ham’s win at Bolton raised concerns beyond his lack of goals, despite Nuno Espírito Santo’s defence of the striker’s wider contribution.