Bolton Wanderers' intention of appealing Ricardo Santos red card assessed and Kieran Lee injury
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBolton Wanderers will appeal Ricardo Almeida Santos' red card in the draw against Morecambe if the Whites feel a 'clear and obvious' error has been made.
Wanderers came from behind over the weekend to claim a point against the Shrimps in a 1-1 draw at the Mazuma Stadium. Cole Stockton put the hosts ahead from open play after having his penalty saved by James Trafford as Bolton captain Santos was shown a straight red card for a handball in the box. READ MORE: Why Bolton Wanderers did not want to cancel Morecambe clash stopped after 'unacceptable' behaviour But Wanderers rallied and during 10 extra minutes of play, substitute Amadou Bakayoko struck to earn Bolton a share of the spoils.
Speaking after the game, Evatt said his captain walked off with a ball mark on his chest and shoulder and believes it was a decision the officials may not have got right.
Evatt confirmed Wanderers will appeal the decision if they believe it could be overturned, while he also explained why midfielder Kieran Lee was withdrawn at half-time of the encounter.
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