Bolton falls short in close matches against West Ham and Sheffield United

Bolton Wanderers is currently three points off the Championship play-off spots after eight matches this season. They have experienced an inconsistent run of form, highlighted by narrow 3-2 defeats against West Ham and Sheffield United. Despite a promising attacking style and a recent win against Cardiff, Bolton has struggled defensively and sits on 10 points, just above relegation concerns. The team is looking to improve organization in their backline as they prepare for their next match against Stoke.

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