No show without Punch

WHEN the most noteworthy event being discussed post-match is the rights and wrongs of a drop ball then it is safe to assume that the game in question was anything but a classic.

The fine early strike from Ashley Young that settled this encounter was overshadowed by a scuffle following the final whistle after Bolton’s players let their tempers get the better of them following a perceived act of gamesmanship from Villa.

With 10 minutes remaining and Emile Heskey down injured, Bolton stopped the game to allow him to receive treatment.