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BOLTON WANDERERS remain on course to be promoted but their win over Port Vale was marred by fan trouble.

Phil Parkinson's men won 2-0 at Vale Park to remain second in the Sky Bet League One championship, but their travelling supporters ran onto the pitch after David Wheater opened the scoring.

Police were out in full at Vale Park after fan trouble on the pitch
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Police were out in full at Vale Park after fan trouble on the pitchCredit: PA:Press Association
Bolton supporters ran onto the pitch after David Wheater scored the opening goal
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Bolton supporters ran onto the pitch after David Wheater scored the opening goalCredit: PA:Press Association
The centre-back celebrates his header that put Phil Parkinson's men in the lead
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The centre-back celebrates his header that put Phil Parkinson's men in the leadCredit: Rex Features
Wanderers fans storm the pitch in the second half, and are then met by Port Vale supporters
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Wanderers fans storm the pitch in the second half, and are then met by Port Vale supportersCredit: PA:Press Association
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson speaks to officials during the stoppage
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Bolton boss Phil Parkinson speaks to officials during the stoppageCredit: Rex Features
The game was delayed 10 minutes after the pitch invasion
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The game was delayed 10 minutes after the pitch invasionCredit: Reuters

The centre-back found the back of the net in the second half, heading home from a free-kick, before Gary Madine sealed the victory in the closing stages.

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But the game had to be brought to halt for ten minutes when referee Carl Boyeson lead the players down the tunnel after the Valiants faithful clashed with their opposing fans on the pitch.

The police had to intervene when the trouble got out of hand, with Port Vale's boss Michael Brown condemning the violence.

Smoke grenades were let off in the stands
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Smoke grenades were let off in the standsCredit: Rex Features
Bolton ended up winning the match 2-0 after Gary Madine sealed the victory late on
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Bolton ended up winning the match 2-0 after Gary Madine sealed the victory late onCredit: Rex Features
Play was halted for ten minutes when a pitch invasion ensued, with the referee leading the player's down the tunnel
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Play was halted for ten minutes when a pitch invasion ensued, with the referee leading the player's down the tunnelCredit: PA:Press Association

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Bolton Wanderers sit in second place in the Sky Bet League One championship and are on course for promotion
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Bolton Wanderers sit in second place in the Sky Bet League One championship and are on course for promotionCredit: Rex Features
Pitch invaders evade stewards after running onto the pitch
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Pitch invaders evade stewards after running onto the pitchCredit: Rex Features

 

He said: "It is very disappointing. When security staff are actually taking the players off the pitch and talking safety, it is very worrying.

"I think we understand fans want to celebrate and it is a fine line how far people take it and unfortunately some people take it that bit far."

It capped off a miserable day for the home side who were reduced to ten-men after 33 minutes when Rigino Cicilia was shown his marching orders for two yellow cards.

They are currently in the relegation zone with two games to play, as they trail 20th placed Gillingham bu four points.

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