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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan condemns 'disgraceful' alleged racist abuse in Morecambe game

Bolton Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan has backed her manager Ian Evatt's actions in taking the players off the pitch after alleged racist abuse as she condemend the 'unacceptable and disgraceful actions' from a minority of Morecambe fans.

The League One clash at the Mazuma Stadium was suspended for 10 minutes by referee Ross Joyce following a comment directed towards the Wanderers bench from the crowd and the players were called off the pitch.

Cole Stockton had previously put the hosts ahead after having his penalty saved by James Trafford as Bolton captain Ricardo Almeida Santos was shown a straight red card for a handball in the box.

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