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Wigan Athletic boss Shaun Maloney angry after James Collins leaves it late to rescue Lincoln City

James Collins bagged a late equaliser for Lincoln City, leaving Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney howling with rage.

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The LeaguePaper Team
2 February 2025

By Paul Kendrick

WIGAN ATH 1
J Smith 36

LINCOLN CITY 1
Collins 88
James Collins bagged a late equaliser for Lincoln City, leaving Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney howling with rage.
He reserved his ire for referee John Mulligan after City rescued a late point after they won a penalty in the 88th minute when James Carragher was adjudged to have fouled Adam Jackson.
Collins’ spot-kick was saved by Sam Tickle, but the forward steered in the rebound.
The home side had led thanks to Jonny Smith’s goal nine minutes before the break.
Honest
Maloney said: “In my opinion, I don’t think my play...

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