Defender eyes change in fortune

Gary Cahill is looking for the team to start getting the rub of the green after recent decisions went against them.

Bolton's England centre half was disappointed the Trotters did not get two possible penalties against Liverpool last Sunday and he also points to refereeing mistakes in the games against Wigan and West Brom that have cost them this season.
As Bolton prepare for the visit of Tottenham he is hoping their luck changes, he told the News: "We seem to be moaning a lot recently.
"It just seems the decisions are totting up, and there have been a few too many now, so you have got to say something because it can't keep happening to us.
"We had the West Brom offside, which cost us two points and a clean sheet, we had the decision at Wigan that was two points and a clean sheet. We had the penalty shouts against Liverpool.
"It feels like we're not really getting the rub of the green at the minute.

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Coyle wary of in-form Spurs

Bolton boss Owen Coyle does not think Spurs will be suffering from a Champions League hangover when they visit the Reebok.

Coyle insists Bolton will be doing everything they can to win the game but the Wanderers boss has dismissed the suggestion that Spurs could be complacent after seeing off Inter Milan 3-1 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.
"There is absolutely no chance of that happening," Coyle told the club's official website.
"With the quality of manager that they have then he will make sure that his players are concentrated because, equally, he knows that Bolton Wanderers are a very good side.
"It is fair to say that they will be coming here focused to win an important Barclays Premier League game, just as we will be."

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Holden targets important home wins

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has targeted a victory over Spurs on Saturday and feels a good record at the Reebok is vital.

The USA international feels Spurs will provide a tough test on Saturday after their impressive 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League but Holden is confident Bolton have the belief to get a result against the north London side.
He told the Bolton News: "They are a team playing with a lot of confidence, as their result against Inter Milan suggested (3-1), and we will have to make sure that we are up to the challenge right from the first minute."
The midfielder admitted he was disappointed after the loss against Liverpool last weekend and Holden feels picking up points at the Reebok will ensure a successful season for the Wanderers.
He added: "The home games are going to be important to us. We were disappointed not only with the loss against Liverpool last Sunday, but also because we surrendered our impressive home record."

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