10:13 AM ET, Sun March 14, 2010

Coyle keep Bolton focus

Manchester Evening News — Owen Coyle will not allow the midweek setback at Sunderland to deflect him from his long term objectives for Bolton. The Reebok Stadium chief has a reputation for playing good football, and the affable Scot has expressed his pleasure at seeing the vast majority of the clubs in the relegation dog fight also trying to play their way out of trouble with an attacking style.

March 11, 2010

Sunderland 4 Bolton 0

Manchester Evening News — Bolton finished with 10 men for a second successive game as Darren Bent's 18-minute, second half hat-trick abruptly ended Owen Coyle's side's mini revival. Sam Ricketts was sent off for a foul on World Cup hopeful Bent that earned the Welsh international a second yellow card from referee Steve Bennett.

March 9, 2010

Sunderland v Bolton: Preview

Manchester Evening News — Bolton midfielder Mark Davies could make his return from injury in time for the trip to Sunderland on Tuesday in the Barclays Premier League. Davies has been nursing an ankle problem which has kept him out of Wanderers’ last three matches.

March 8, 2010

Coyle hails Bolton win

Manchester Evening News — Bolton manager Owen Coyle hailed his side's 2-1 victory over relegation rivals West Ham as "a massive three points". Kevin Davies put Bolton ahead with a powerful header after nine minutes and was magnificent all afternoon, with West Ham unable to cope with his physical presence up front.

March 6, 2010

West Ham 1 Bolton 2

Manchester Evening News — Jack Wilshere scored his first ever Premier League goal as Bolton Wanderers boosted their survival chances with a second successive victory. The on loan Arsenal midfielder doubled Bolton’s advantage after skipper Kevin Davies maintained his prolific record against the Hammers.

March 6, 2010

West Ham v Bolton: Preview

Manchester Evening News — Bolton defender Paul Robinson believes boss Owen Coyle has put a smile back on the faces of the players following his arrival. Robinson was initially signed last July on a season-long loan from West Brom by former manager Gary Megson before Coyle made the move permanent a few weeks after his appointment in early January.

March 5, 2010

Bad break for Bolton's Holden

Manchester Evening News — Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden faces at least the next six weeks on the sidelines after fracturing his right fibula. Holden, who joined Wanderers in January on a short-term deal until the end of the season, sustained the injury during United States’ 2-1 friendly defeat to Holland on Wednesday.

March 4, 2010

Zat's my boy as Bolton get a lift

Manchester Evening News — Zat Knight's first goal for Bolton was a gift to his son - and a blessed relief to his manager Owen Coyle. The big defender dedicated his 45th-minute strike to birthday boy Kai and then went out for a double celebration.

March 1, 2010

Bolton v Wolves: Preview

Manchester Evening News — Zat Knight believes Bolton must get "ugly" to ensure their Premier League status. Wanderers start a run of 12 games which will decide their fate against fellow strugglers Wolves at the Reebok Stadium.

February 26, 2010

Tottenham 4 Bolton 0

Manchester Evening News — Gary Megson may have allowed himself a wry smile as Owen Coyle swapped cup glory for Premier League survival. Former boss Megson did much the same at Sporting Lisbon with the UEFA Cup in 2008 and was never forgiven until the day he departed seven weeks ago.

February 24, 2010
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