The Wales international was given a one-game suspension for the dismal performance against Bristol Rovers last Saturday, so he was forced to watch from the stands.
He is back in the mix against the O’s, where Bolton will try to right the ship in front of an additional 20,000 or more fans at Toughsheet Stadium.
Regarding the recent losses, he remarked, “I couldn’t tell you how or why it has happened, but I think it has been more about us not playing to our best rather than us being outplayed or out-fought.”
“Over the last two games, we haven’t played to anywhere near our best abilities. If we can return to our former performance standards, I think we will be okay.
“There might be a little bit more pressure now. However, I believe that we are under a lot of pressure to perform well at home because our record at home is among the best in the league.
“Teams will always perceive it as a cup final type of atmosphere because it’s a big stadium with lots of home fans.” Because the teams around us are winning, we know that every game is a pressure game and that we must maintain our momentum as well.
Against Orient, Ricardo Santos will be suspended, giving him an advantage behind the dugout that Sheehan did not have.
“To be honest, it can be very frustrating to watch if you feel like you should be involved or can be involved,” he remarked. “But all you need to do, in my opinion, is stand by the boys and be in the dressing room.
Rico will be disappointed, I know, but it was an error. We all support him.Being the last guy on the pitch, he is aware that mistakes could have serious consequences. But he will return without any issues.
