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John McDougall

Wigan Athletic boss Leam Richardson's verdict on James McClean red card call vs Bolton Wanderers

Wigan Athletic boss Leam Richardson did not feel there was a case to send anyone off in his side's draw against Bolton Wanderers amid claims James McClean should be have dismissed.

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.

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.

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