Coyle - Goals Will Come

Owen Coyle is confident Bolton will soon end their goal drought in style by firing three or four past one of their next opponents.

The Trotters have scored just once in their last seven matches in all competitions but Coyle insists there were positives to take from the 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Tottenham in midweek.

Coyle is happy with the amount of chances his players are creating and hopes they will start to finish off the moves against Wolves on Saturday.

Reflecting on the Spurs match, Coyle said: "Bizarre as it sounds, I think there was a lot to be pleased about.

"I think we had 17 shots on goal against Tottenham, albeit we have not scored again.

"We are creating loads of chances and I know that when one of those goes in, we will hit somebody for three or four.
Courage and conviction

"It's all about courage and conviction and I said to the players to keep believing in their ability, keep making those chances and they will go in for them. It would be an ideal time to start for tomorrow.

"It's frustrating, particularly given that I was a striker. But I also know that I had periods like that myself as a player, for various reasons - hit the post, hit the bar, a bit of bad luck.

"The goalkeeper (Heurelho) Gomes made some fantastic saves, as did (Paul) Robinson (in the previous match against Blackburn), so sometimes you find yourself up against inspiring goalkeepers because of the level we are involved at.

"But if they keep believing, they will go in."

12 cup finals

Bolton may be languishing in the relegation zone but there are only four points separating the teams from 13th to 19th and Coyle is looking to pull clear of trouble.

"We talk about going out of the cup, but we have now got 12 cup finals, there is no doubt about it," he said.

"We are all in the same boat, a group of teams including ourselves and our opponents tomorrow Wolves.

"Really, in every game we will be going out to get the maximum three points, and tomorrow will be no different.

"It is a massive game for both teams but we are at home, we have been doing terrific at the Reebok, and we have to look to continue that.

"It will be a tough game but it is one we are looking forward to. The players have to go and give their maximum and if we do that, it can result in a very positive day."