Allardyce: Ref nearly caused a riot

Sam Allardyce complained bitterly about referee Mike Riley’s performance after Bolton survived an hour with 10 men to claim a point in the goalless draw at Blackburn.

Allardyce: Ref nearly caused a riot

Sam Allardyce complained bitterly about referee Mike Riley’s performance after Bolton survived an hour with 10 men to claim a point in the goalless draw at Blackburn.

Wanderers lost Hidestoshi Nakata in the 33rd minute when the Japanese midfielder was dismissed after picking up two yellow cards.

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