Owen Coyle takes his Bolton players to Wembley

13 April 2011 15:20
[LNB]Bolton boss Owen Coyle gave his players a surprise day out at Wembley - to get them used to the big stage before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Stoke.[LNB]Coyle used a tactic that worked for him in the past with Burnley as he led his team out at the empty ground on Tuesday.[LNB] Venue of legends: Bolton's players have had a look at Wembley[LNB]The Bolton boss said: 'I thought it would be a good idea to let the lads see Wembley at first hand. I want them going there at the weekend and ready for everything about the day.[LNB]'I did the same at Burnley before the promotion play-off final. I took the players to the ground the night before to let them see what it was like - it's one less thing to get used to.'[LNB]Coyle and his players spent Tuesday night in London, where they watched the Champions League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea on television.[LNB] [LNB] Heading to Wembley: Bolton players celebrate Chung-Yong Lee's winner in their quarter-final clash with Birmingham[LNB]They headed back north on the train on Wednesday, to continue their preparations for this weekend's showpiece match.[LNB]If Bolton can beat Stoke, and Manchester United overcome Manchester City in the other semi-final, Wembley will stage a repeat of the 1958 final at Wembley next month, when two goals from Nat Lofthouse won the famous old trophy for Wanderers.[LNB] Higginbotham happy to help manager Pulis as Stoke head for Wembley showdown with BoltonCoyle: Bolton can cope without cup-tied Sturridge at Wembley[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Owen Coyle Places: London

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