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MADINE ENDS THE BOLTON HOODOO

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The LeaguePaper Team
31 December 2017

Blades cut down to size at the Lane

By John Brindley
GARY Madine turned from pantomime villain to match-winning hero as relegation-haunted Bolton ended their away-day blues with a priceless victory.
The former Sheffield Wednesday forward soaked up the boos of the Bramall Lane faithful before tapping home a superb pass from Antonee Robinson in the 21st minute.
Goalkeeper Ben Alnwick made vital saves from Leon Clarke and Blades substitute George Baldock as stubborn Wanderers won a Championship away game for the first time in 1,000 days.
“Gary Madine was outstanding,” said Bolton m...

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