Blackpool boss expresses delight after putting right Bolton Wanderers record against Wigan Athletic

Ian Evatt admits he enjoyed putting right his record against Wigan Athletic with Blackpool’s 2-0 victory at the Brick Community Stadium.

Following a drab opening 55 minutes in Greater Manchester, the introduction of Dale Taylor saw some life breathed into the game.

The Seasiders summer signing from Nottingham Forest was on hand to assist Ashley Fletcher for the opener, before his teammate returned the favour to gift him his first league goal in Tangerine.

Blackpool now head into the festive period with seven points from their last three games, as they look to pull themselves up League One.

During his time as Bolton Wanderers head coach, Evatt endured a tough time when coming up against the Trotters’ derby rivals Wigan, losing four of the five meetings between the two in the league, and drawing the other.

The 44-year-old admits he was pleased to come away with maximum points against his former main rivals.

“I’m going to enjoy it because they had the wool over me when I was at Bolton a lot of the time, and I’m respectful of that,” he said.

“In football you always get another opportunity, and today we’ve taken that.”

Changing the game

Evatt was happy with the impact he was able to have from the sidelines, with the Seasiders’ substitutes turning the tide of the contest.

“I have three opportunities to impact the game,” he added.

“In the week, we set them up in what we think is the right way. Wigan caused us problems today, so credit to Ryan’s (Lowe) team.

“When we get the teamsheet, it’s about whether it is what we thought, and then I’ll speak to the players again.

“Then there’s half time, and that was the biggest impact in today’s game.”

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