Derby County centre of furious ‘gifted’ message as Bolton Wanderers told they ‘bottled’ it

Derby County received a significant boost in their quest for Championship promotion without even playing a match, thanks to Shrewsbury Town’s resilient performance against rivals Bolton Wanderers.

In a thrilling encounter at the Toughsheet Stadium, Shrewsbury held Bolton to a hard-fought 2-2 draw, denying them the opportunity to close the gap on Derby County in the automatic promotion race. Despite Bolton’s valiant efforts, including a late push that saw them hit the post in injury time, they couldn’t find the breakthrough needed to secure victory.

The result means that Derby County now sits three points clear of third-placed Bolton Wanderers, putting them within touching distance of a return to the Championship. With just four points required to mathematically guarantee promotion, Derby’s fate is firmly in their own hands.

For Bolton fans, the disappointment was palpable as they took to social media to express their frustration. Many acknowledged Derby’s deserving promotion but lamented their own team’s missed opportunities and defensive lapses that ultimately cost them crucial points throughout the season.

Despite the setback, Bolton fans remain hopeful for success in the playoffs, but there is a sense of frustration and disappointment at the missed opportunity to apply pressure on Derby County in the promotion race.

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