Blackpool boss Ian Evatt responds to fiery clash with ex-teammate Barry Bannan in Owls draw

Blackpool manager Ian Evatt addressed his heated touchline altercation with Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan following a fiery draw at Hillsborough. Evatt received a yellow card after exchanging angry words with his former teammate during an incident that also involved Josh Bowler and Liam Palmer. Downplaying the dispute after the match, Evatt described it as a normal competitive tiff and confirmed there were no hard feelings between the pair.

The ill-tempered encounter saw Sheffield Wednesday reduced to 10 men following a 39th-minute red card for Sil Swinkels. Evatt voiced frustration over officiating decisions, including an unawarded handball penalty shout, as the draw extended Blackpool's winless streak to nine matches while incoming Wednesday manager Dave Challinor watched from the stands.