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'I own Bolton' - Wigan Athletic's James McClean aims barb at Wanderers after draw

James McClean has claimed that he 'owns' Bolton Wanderers after the Wigan Athletic star's eventful game against the Whites.

Wanderers came from behind to collect a share of the spoils against the Latics in the lunchtime kick-off at the DW Stadium.

James McClean put the Latics in front early in the first half as his cross found its way all the way through to give the hosts an early lead.

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Leam Richardson's side dominated much of the first half but a big moment came before half-time when referee Samuel Barrott refrained from showing McClean a second yellow card following a foul on Dapo Afolayan, for whom he had fouled for his opening booking earlier in the game.

Wanderers were the better team after the break and got a deserved equaliser when Bodvarsson rose to nod home Will Aimson's cross and give Wanderers a share of the spoils.

McClean has had an eventful season against Wanderers, scoring twice in the 4-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium in October.

He found the back of the net for the Latics yesterday and was perhaps fortunate to still be on the pitch after the incident before half-time, a decision which Wanderers boss Evatt could not understand, though opposite number Leam Richardson did not feel any players should have been dismissed in the encounter.

And earlier in the season, Wanderers bossEvatt completely dismissed suggestions from McClean that Bolton were interested in signing the Republic of Ireland international.

After the result yesterday, McClean took to Instagram and used a story to have his say.

Wigan Athletic's James McClean posted the following message on his Instagram stories after the draw vs Bolton Wanderers. (@macajw Instagram)

McClean posted pictures of goals celebrations from both encounters from this season in League One.

And he accompanied the following message with winking face and a fishing line emojis.

He wrote: "4 points, 3 goals, fan base and manager on strings... I own Bolton."

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