James McClean scores a brace but crowd trouble mars Wigan's derby thrashing of Bolton

McClean's new Ireland team-mate Will Keane started the rout after six minutes
James McClean scores a brace but crowd trouble mars Wigan's derby thrashing of Bolton

James McClean. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Wigan emphatically answered Ian Evatt’s claim Bolton are the best team in Sky Bet League One with a 4-0 hammering of their derby rivals in front of nearly 21,000 fans.

The Wanderers boss was taunted by 4,000 away supporters after Will Keane, Callum Lang, and two goals from James McClean earned Leam Richardson’s promotion chasers an impressive victory.

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