Megson braced for 'huge' Hull clash

29 December 2009 07:03
Bolton are third from bottom going into the game against second-bottom Hull but the Trotters have taken five points from the last nine and would go 14th with victory at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]Hull arrive on the back of a home defeat by Manchester United and Megson knows his side need all three points if they are to avoid another long scrap this season.[LNB]He said: "It's a huge game.[LNB]"We know what to expect, it will be difficult and we have to be at it right from the first minute.[LNB]"We are on a decent run at the moment and we need to keep that going and we know that it will be another tough contest."[LNB]Kevin Davies believes the side are on the mend and ready to climb out of the relegation zone.[LNB]He said: "We have got a lot going for us at the minute. We need to make sure that we continue to work hard against Hull in what is going to be a difficult match.[LNB]"We have given some really good and strong performances in recent matches. We were unfortunate not to beat Manchester City, having taken the lead on three occasions.[LNB]"But we got the win we deserved against West Ham. Even when they got it back to 1-1, we kept our heads up and finished off the game in style.[LNB]"Then we picked up another point at Turf Moor against a really tough Burnley side. Now it's up to all of us to maintain that level for our match against Hull."[LNB]Matt Taylor scored a superb free-kick against Burnley and Megson is looking for the midfielder to kick on.[LNB]"Matty's ratio of games to goals so far has not been as good as it was last year but he is capable of doing that, " said the Bolton boss.[LNB]"I was really pleased for him because he has continued to work hard and give 100% for the team and it was a fantastic strike."[LNB]Midfielder Fabrice Muamba is available again after sitting out the Burnley match through suspension.[LNB]Gavin McCann again looks likely to miss out with an ankle injury.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk