Bolton manager Ian Evatt risks FA probe after being sent off for SQUARING UP to an opposition player in angry full-time scenes after his side drew with Shrewsbury Town
Bolton manager Ian Evatt faces an FA investigation after being sent off for confronting an opponent, according to reports.
The incident took place during the full-time League One match between Bolton and Shrewsbury Town, after Evatt confronted referee Declan Bourne, who blew his whistle early in stoppage time.
Bourne appeared to blow the whistle in the eighth minute of extra time, with time still on the clock.
The mood quickly escalated further as an incensed Evatt seemingly poked his head into Shrews defender Josh Feeney.
It is believed Evatt was furious at Feeney’s attempts to get him off the pitch, with the player waving an imaginary card as the manager protested to the officials.
Bolton manager Ian Evatt angrily confronted Shrewsbury player Josh Feeney after the teams’ League One match
Referee Declan Bourne had no choice but to show the Bolton manager a red card afterwards
Angry scenes between Bolton, officials and Shrewsbury Town players broke out at full time
Evatt watched from the sidelines as his Bolton side pushed for an injury-time winner
Bourne had little choice but to show Evatt a red card as players and coaching staff from both teams rushed in to break up the fight.
Now according to The sunthe EFL manager is now facing a full-time FA investigation following the incident.
The match between Bolton and Shrewsbury was no less dramatic in itself, ending in a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon.
The home side came from 2-0 down to earn a point at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, almost taking all three points in stoppage time as they continued to put pressure on the visitors in search of a winner.
The Shrews had scored twice within eight minutes after Feeney opened proceedings in the 20th minute.
Evatt, 42, is now facing an FA investigation after the incident began over officials’ timekeeping
Bolton had to come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against League One strugglers Shrewsbury
Jordan Shipley soon followed suit with a second ahead of the visitors, a lead they held until half-time.
However, Wanderers fought back and Kyle Dempsey scored in the 47th minute, before Szabolcs Schon equalized in the 61st minute.