Why Wigan Athletic boss was in apologetic mood after Blackpool triumph
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The Scot was in a jubilant mood after the game as Scott Smith's first-half goal secured a 1-0 win - which took Latics up to the 50-point 'safety' mark.
However, he was not quite so jolly midway through the second half, when Stephen Humphrys was clattered by Blackpool defender Matt Pennington.
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Hide AdAfter referee James Linington booked Pennington, the official was then called to the technical area, where he brandished the same punishment to Maloney.
The Latics boss has already served a one-game touchline ban this season for accruing three cautions, and was full of remorse for his latest indiscretion.
"Yeah, that was my fault, and I apologised to the fourth official," he said. "It got a bit heated for a moment, there was a tackle I thought was a bit aggressive, but it was my fault.
"I apologised to the officials...and I do need to stop getting yellows."