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Mark Robins’ verdict on Stoke City sending off, Lamine Cisse and three wins on the spin

Reaction from Mark Robins after Stoke City beat Bolton Wanderers despite losing Maksym Talovierov after just 20 minutes

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 5:39 PM

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Mark Robins praised Stoke City's resilience following a 2-1 victory over Bolton despite an early red card.
Maksym Talovierov was sent off after 20 minutes for a foul on Kyliane Dong.
Lamine Cisse and Ben Wilmot scored to secure Stoke's first win at Bolton since 1992.

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Mark Robins praised Stoke City's resilience after securing a 2-1 away victory against Bolton despite playing with ten men for 70 minutes. Referee Tom Kirk sent off Maksym Talovierov for a foul on Kyliane Dong, a decision Robins believed spoiled the game as he felt covering defenders were present. Despite the early dismissal, Stoke took the lead through Lamine Cisse late in the first half.

Ben Wilmot doubled Stoke's advantage with a second-half header from a set piece before Theo Bair pulled one back for Bolton. The victory marked Stoke's third consecutive win and moved them up to fourth in the Championship, sealing their first win away at Bolton since 1992.

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