Bolton Wanderers ended February on a defeat with a disappointing 2-0 loss on the road.
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Bolton 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.
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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will appeal the decision if they believe it could be overturned, while he also explained why midfielder Kieran Lee was withdrawn at half-time of the encounter.
He said: “I have to see the footage and if it’s clear and obvious, which we think it is, then of course we will.
“He’s (Lee) had a bit of a sore heel but today the game wasn’t suited to Kieran (Lee) or Kieran Sadlier, our technical players.
"It was just a day for rolling up our sleeves and doing as best as we can.”
The League One clash at the Mazuma Stadium was marred after being suspended for 10 minutes by referee Ross Joyce following an alleged racist comment directed towards the Bolton bench from the crowd and the players were called off the pitch as full-time approached.
Lancashire police have launched an investigation into the alleged racist abuse, while Wandererers have condemned
Bolton Wanderers ended February on a defeat with a disappointing 2-0 loss on the road.
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