Scot aiming to put pressure on Liverpool and Everton after watching his side record a convincing victory over the Hammers at the Reebok Stadium
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle was delighted with his side's performance after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Premier League strugglers West Ham United.With West Ham fighting for their top flight survival Coyle admits he was vigilant towards the threat of the Hammers but insists he is still targeting a top six finish.
“I said to the lads today, the focus was to make sure we got a valuable three points because given the nature of the Premier League, we know how tight it can be,” he told reporters.
“If West Ham won today, they find themselves five points behind us.
“We didn’t want that after the season we’ve had, we had to make sure we are focussed to put pressure on Liverpool and Everton and sixth position.”
After taking a two goal lead into half-time, Daniel Sturridge’s second-half strike sealed the victory for Bolton and Coyle was pleased with the convincing nature of the performance.
“The performance today was outstanding, the most valuable thing today was the three points but when you get points on the back of a performance like that it's very pleasing for everybody," he added.
“It takes us in good spirits into a massive game next week against Stoke City.”
The visitors never really imposed themselves on the match and despite a lack of quality from the West Ham side, Coyle believes that the credit must go to Bolton for their dominant performance.
“I think sometimes you’re only as good as your allowed to be," he said.
“I think West Ham came up against a very good side today.”
The result sees the Hammers remain in the relegation zone but despite the defeat at the Reebok, Coyle believes that Avram Grant’s side have enough quality to survive in the top flight.
“You have to remember as much as were 3-0 up you’re never comfortable because they’ve got good players," said Coyle.
“They had opportunities because of the quality they have, so I have no doubt that West Ham will pick up points from now until the end of the season.”
On-loan Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge provided his most convincing performance for Bolton since arriving in January with two superb strikes either start of half-time.
Coyle believes that the player is enjoying his spell at the Reebok and points to this as the reason behind his recent excellent form.
“He’s enjoying being at the football club, you can see that in his body language and he enjoys playing with good players and my players are showing that quality and helping him," explained the Bolton boss.
“Each and every game he played, even the game he’s not scored in he contributes to the team and brings us up the pitch.
“He’s got pace to burn, and even as much as the manager I would love watching that type of game because we’re all here to be entertained.”
The Bolton boss admits he is unsure whether the striker will be allowed to extend his stay at the Reebok beyond the current season although he insists he would love the opportunity to keep hold of the player.
“That won’t be my decision, that will be when he goes back to Chelsea," he admitted.
“The same goes with Jack [Wilshere], I was quite close to getting Jack back again this season.
“It would have been nice for that to happen, but having said that, where Jack is now then it’s probably the best thing that’s happened to him because he really blossomed.
“I think Daniel can do the same, I think they’re both set for glistening careers.”
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