Port Vale’s clash with Bolton halted for ten minutes after fans from both sides stormed the pitch after David Wheater opened the scoring
BOLTON WANDERERS remain on course to be promoted but their win over Port Vale was marred by fan trouble.
Phil Parkinson’s men won 2-0 at Vale Park to remain second in the Sky Bet League One championship, but their travelling supporters ran onto the pitch after David Wheater opened the scoring.
Police were out in full at Vale Park after fan trouble on the pitchPA:Press AssociationBolton supporters ran onto the pitch after David Wheater scored the opening goalPA:Press AssociationThe centre-back celebrates his header that put Phil Parkinson’s men in the leadRex FeaturesWanderers fans storm the pitch in the second half, and are then met by Port Vale supportersPA:Press Association
Rex Features Bolton boss Phil Parkinson speaks to officials during the stoppage[/caption]
Reuters The game was delayed 10 minutes after the pitch invasion[/caption]
The centre-back found the back of the net in the second half, heading home from a free-kick, before Gary Madine sealed the victory in the closing stages.
But the game had to be brought to halt for ten minutes when referee Carl Boyeson lead the players down the tunnel after the Valiants faithful clashed with their opposing fans on the pitch.
The police had to intervene when the trouble got out of hand, with Port Vale’s boss Michael Brown condemning the violence.
Rex Features Smoke grenades were let off in the stands[/caption]
Bolton ended up winning the match 2-0 after Gary Madine sealed the victory late onRex FeaturesPlay was halted for ten minutes when a pitch invasion ensued, with the referee leading the player's down the tunnelPA:Press Association
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Bolton Wanderers sit in second place in the Sky Bet League One championship and are on course for promotionRex Features
Rex Features Pitch invaders evade stewards after running onto the pitch[/caption]
He said: "It is very disappointing. When security staff are actually taking the players off the pitch and talking safety, it is very worrying.
"I think we understand fans want to celebrate and it is a fine line how far people take it and unfortunately some people take it that bit far."
It capped off a miserable day for the home side who were reduced to ten-men after 33 minutes when Rigino Cicilia was shown his marching orders for two yellow cards.
They are currently in the relegation zone with two games to play, as they trail 20th placed Gillingham bu four points.
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