Cole crushes Wigan’s cup hopes

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Cole crushes Wigan’s cup hopes
Wed, 18 Dec, 2002 - 00:00
Mark Staniforth

Cole’s fine double proved enough to break the hearts of the Second Division side but only after Rovers had emerged unscathed from a spirited second-half fightback.

However, Graeme Souness faces another touchline ban after being sent to the stands during the second half.

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