Roy on Offal Previews BOLTON

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Roy Hodgson and his Team travel to the North West on Friday ahead of Saturday's clash with Bolton and prior to Fulham's departure Roy Hodgson spoke of the challenge that awaits the Whites at the Reebok Stadium.

"Wednesday's result will give us momentum but it's always a difficult game," said Hodgson. "It's another away game and even the top two or three teams in the country, without any injury problems, don't find it easy going to places like Bolton.

"It's by no means a given that, 'here we go three more points' - they're desperate for points and they're going to be fighting for their lives but if we show the type of character and courage we showed on Wednesday we'll give them a very good game.

"If we get something from the game and then something from the game against Burnley we'd of started February well and once more nosing towards the top end of the table and leaving the bottom end of the table behind us.

"We'll prepare for whatever Bolton throw at us. All Premier League teams are well organised and have a fighting spirit. Most teams have quite good players even if they're near the bottom of the league so basically speaking there are no easy games and every game you play away from home is a difficult one."

Bolton Ticket Update:
Fulham fans wishing to attend Saturday's game at the Reebok Stadium can purchase their match tickets from the Bolton Ticket Office (Adults £10 / Juniors £5) on the day of the game.

Match Preview:
Bolton Wanderers v Fulham, Barclays Premier League
Saturday February 6th 2010, 3pm.


On Saturday we again journey up the M6 looking for a second consecutive victory at the Reebok after last March's convincing 3-1 triumph.

That was our second Premier League success at the Reebok, having won 2-0 there on the final day of the 2003-04 season, when a Brian McBride double secured the points.

Promoted alongside Fulham in 2001, Bolton have struggled for much of the season, and pressure mounted on manager Gary Megson after a run of just one win in the final nine games of 2009. Matters came to a head when the Trotters let slip a two-goal lead that allowed fellow strugglers Hull to take a point at the Reebok. Megson was dismissed the following day.

The new man in charge is former Wanderers midfielder Owen Coyle, who was persuaded to return to his old club having taken Burnley back into the Premier League for the first time in 33 years. Coyle made 54 appearances for Wanderers between 1993 and 1995.

At the time of Coyle's arrival, Bolton had gained just two home victories from their first 10 home Premier League encounters, with only Everton and West Ham leaving empty-handed.

However, one positive in recent months for Wanderers has been the form of Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic, whose five goals in a six game spell included his well taken effort in the Trotters' 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage in November.

Getting There:
Address: Reebok Stadium, Burnden Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 6JW
Telephone: 01204 673673
Capacity: 27,879
Visitors Sections: South Stand
Disabled Fans: Disabled enclosure in South Stand

Coaches
Depart Motspur Park 8am/Craven Cottage 8.30am. Season Ticket Holders: Adults £20 Juniors £10. Non-Season Ticket Holders: Adults £25 Juniors £18

By Road
Leave London via M1 or M40/M42/M5 to join M6. Exit M6 at junction 21A (signs Leeds) and join M62. Follow M62 for 10 miles until reaching M60 (North). Exit M60 at junction 15 (signs M61 Bolton/Preston). Exit M61 at junction 6, taking third exit at roundabout into A6027 (Burnden Way). Ground is on the left.

Note: Fans are advised to pay careful attention to road signs when joining M61. Try to ensure that you follow M61 signs and not those for A666 (Bolton), as the Reebok Stadium is not in Bolton itself.

Car Parking
Visitors car parking at stadium. Other car parking is available nearby along off Chorley New Road.

By Rail
Train Travel from Euston via Manchester to Horwich Parkway Station on the Manchester-Blackpool line. The station is a few minutes walk from the ground. Fans are advised to check train times on 08457 484950 in advance of travel.



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