Blackburn 3 Bolton 0: Big Sam shows Coyle how it's done in derby delight

21 February 2010 21:54
Called first God and then Judas at Burnley and branding himself Moses for leading them into the Promised Land, Owen Coyle is in danger of looking like a false prophet at Bolton.[LNB]A dismal derby defeat leaves Wanderers marooned in the relegation zone. A meek surrender saw Coyle out-thought by Bolton's greatest manager of the modern era. A look at the table shows Sam Allardyce has almost taken Blackburn to safety with 11 games to go.[LNB] Breakthrough: Nikola Kalinic [LNB] MATCH FACTS BLACKBURN ROVERS (4-3-2-1): Robinson 7; Salgado 6, Nelsen 6 (Grella 39min, 6), Givet 7, Olssson 6; Andrews 6, Nzonzi 7, Pedersen 7; Hoilett 7 (Roberts 61, 7), Diouf 7; Kalinic 7 (Dunn 87).[LNB]BOLTON WANDERERS (4-4-2): Jaaskelainen 8; Steinsson 6, Knight 5, Ricketts 5, Robinson 5; Lee 6, Muamba 5 (Mark Davies 59, 5), Gardner 5, Taylor 6 (Weiss 59, 5); Elmander 5 (Klasnic 69, 6), Kevin Davies 6. Booked: Steinsson.[LNB]Man of the match: Jussi Jaaskelainen.[LNB]Referees: Chris Foy (1st half, injured), Lee Probert (2nd half). [LNB]It was the happiest of reunions for Big Sam after Nikola Kalinic, JasonRoberts and Gael Givet struck to give Blackburn their biggest leaguewin of the season at the expense of the club he served for 18 years asplayer and manager. [LNB]It showed how much Bolton are still missing him,almost three years after he left.[LNB]'It was a fantastic day for us,' said Allardyce. 'For the first time this season we are looking up instead of looking down.'[LNB]He masterminded four successive top-eight finishes at the Reebok.Top 17 would represent success for Coyle. Indeed, a goal of any kind would also be welcome after five league games without one.[LNB] Get in: Nikola Kalinic fires Rovers ahead[LNB]'We have to hit the back of the net,' he said. 'We have had a poorday collectively. I expect better. I wouldn't expect to lose thosegoals on a school playground.'[LNB]The first came in the 41st minute when Junior Hoilett picked outMorten Gamst Pedersen with a diagonal ball. The Norwegian headed itdown for Kalinic, whose 18-yard shot deflected off Zat Knight beforebeating Jussi Jaaskelainen. [LNB]'Niko deserved the little bit of luck he got,' said Allardyce. 'He was excellent.'[LNB] Dead end: Martin Olsson (left) and Vince Grella challenge Chung-Yong Lee[LNB]The Blackburn boss then sent on a second striker in Roberts and hescored with a 73rd-minute volley. Givet then glanced in El HadjiDiouf's cross for his first goal at Ewood Park. [LNB]'It could have been four or five,' added Allardyce and Blackburndid have other chances. Keith Andrews had a header cleared off the lineand then Kalinic hit the woodwork from the rebound.[LNB]Jaaskelainen kept out headers from Hoilett and Steven Nzonzi but he was a lone figure of defiance as Coyle's men capitulated.[LNB] Tangle: Ricardo Gardner gets caught up with Blackburn forward Junior Hoilett [LNB]'I've always believed in football you do one of two things,' saidCoyle. 'You get up and do something about it or you feel sorry foryourselves.'[LNB]'I had 18 very successful years there,' said Allardyce. 'They were the enemy today but I want them to stay up.'[LNB]Play like this and they won't.[LNB] Party time: Gael Givet celebrates Rovers' third[LNB] BOLTON WANDERERS FC

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