Bolton Wanderers fans give verdict on emphatic Longridge Town victory

Dion Charles scored a hat trick, with Kyle Dempsey, Elias Kachunga, Amadou Bakayoko, George Johnston, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Dapo Afolayan also on target.

There were plenty of positives for Ian Evatt and company as preparations continue for the upcoming League One season.

Here's what supporters had to say about the game on social media

Any fan would be happy with a 9-0 win! Can only beat the opposition in front of you 👊🏻

— Bolton Whites (@BWhites33) June 28, 2022

Lovely 9-0 win to kick off preseason. Very enjoyable that, football has been away for far too long 😍 #bwfc 🐘🏰

— Supera Moras (@EvattBall) June 28, 2022

Good way to start the pre season.
Fitness is key. #bwfc https://t.co/cvSm7JBe0g

— OfficialBWFC-Nigeria (@BWFCNigeria) June 28, 2022

Have to say Kyle Dempsey looked unbelievable in that first 45 #bwfc

— nath (@nathjnzy) June 28, 2022

@_kyledempsey was absolute class tonight! The new boys also had a top run out! Excited to get this season underway now. #bwfc

— Dean (@wilde_dean) June 28, 2022

39 years watching the Wanderers home and away and abroad, the first time I’ve ever seen them score NINE. The competition for places is going to be so tough but the depth of our squad is so strong. Great little club is @LongridgeTownFC Good luck for the new season 👏👏👏 #bwfc https://t.co/5P7MGhxnWM

— Kevin Fitzpatrick (@FitzpatrickKev) June 28, 2022

Great night back @LongridgeTownFC, scoreline an excessive reflection on Longridge, gave a good account of themselves, especially first 45. Gulf in class but gave it everything, fair play. Bolton too much though, oozed class. Exciting to watch. More of the same please. #bwfc https://t.co/LvR2eRY57j

— Will Jones (@Wil1J) June 28, 2022

I think the fact the squad hasn't changed too much is what can make us title contenders, hard work done recruitment wise in Jan gave us a strong squad and we hit form, we've not got a solid team who know each other, now with half a season playing and a full pre season #bwfc

— Paul White (@PaulTheEggWhite) June 29, 2022

Still have MJ, Sheehan and Isgrove to add to that squad too, great to see us so sharp for the first game and being ruthless, it's a good habit to take into the season. #bwfc

— Paul White (@PaulTheEggWhite) June 28, 2022

Connor Bradley…another loan player we’re going to fall in love with #bwfc

— Chris Dawson (@chrisdaws72) June 28, 2022

Marlon who?#BWFC

— Bolton Nuts (@BoltonNuts) June 28, 2022