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John McDougall

'Focus' - Ian Evatt explains Bolton touchline calmness as Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton booked

Ian Evatt has explained he has been working hard to remain composed on the touchline of late in a bid to give the best version of himself for Bolton Wanderers.

The Whites boss served a one game touchline ban earlier on this season after receiving four bookings from match officials. It followed his protestations to decisions in his technical area to the officials.

Since then and certainly in highly charged games on the road to Fleetwood Town and in Friday evening's draw at home versus Bristol Rovers, Evatt has remained calm. It was not the case for opposite number Joey Barton on Friday, with the Gas boss being shown a yellow card.

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