Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke 1 Bolton 2: Hero Matt Taylor finally earns top marks after trying too hard to impress
Rejuvenated Matthew Taylor conjured two late goals in three minutes to halt Bolton's slide and virtually ensure top-flight football at the Reebok for another year.[LNB]But Stoke striker Tuncay was jeered by the club's fans, then criticised by his manager for disappearing down the tunnel when substituted in the second half.[LNB]Bolton's victory was a fitting reward for Taylor and manager Owen Coyle, who said his matchwinner had 'tried too hard to impress' in the past.[LNB] Bolton celebrate[LNB] [LNB]Bolton had lost their last four games and it had looked as though they might be dragged into a relegation dogfight.[LNB]But substitute Vladimir Weiss twice created chances for Taylor to turn this game on its head.[LNB] Poacher: Taylor prods the ball beyond Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen[LNB] [LNB]First the Slovakian's theatrical dive won a free-kick just outside the area. [LNB]Referee Stuart Attwell's decision infuriated Stoke manager Tony Pulis, who said: 'Why did he let it go for two or three seconds and bring it back?'[LNB]Taylor rifled home the set piece, with the help of a deflection in the wall off Ricardo Fuller. [LNB]Three minutes later, Weiss's cross needed the slightest touch from Taylor to beat keeper Thomas Sorensen. [LNB]Coyle said of Taylor: 'When I first came here he was trying too hard to impress and I had to talk to him. But I brought him back because he has these qualities and he showed them today.'[LNB] Opering strike: Dave Kitson (left) flummoxes Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen to put Stoke ahead[LNB] [LNB]Coyle waved to the travelling fans, relatively secure in the knowledge he can start to plan for his first full Premier League campaign at his new club. [LNB]MATCH FACTS STOKE CITY ( 4-4-2 ): Sorensen; Huth, Faye, Higginbotham, Collins; Lawrence (Etherington 71min), Whitehead, Whelan,Delap; Kitson (Beattie 82), Tuncay (Fuller 77). Subs (not used): Begovic, Pugh,Wilinson, Moult.[LNB]Booked: Whelan.[LNB]BOLTON (4-5-1 ): Jaaskelainen; Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Lee (Weiss 71), Ricketts (Klasnic 46), Muamba (M Davies 82), Wilshere, Taylor; K Davies. Subs (not used): Al Habsi, Samuel, Elmander, Cohen. [LNB]Booked: Muamba, Wilshere.[LNB]Referee: S Attwell (Warwickshire). [LNB]He will not accept his side is safe but they surely are. Among the relieved Bolton players were Gary Cahill, who hardly enhanced his reputation and it is difficult to see him making the England World Cup squad.[LNB]Twice Robert Huth headed Rory Delap's long throws goalwards in the opening minutes. The first went just over, the second hit the post. [LNB]Bolton's central defence was taken out completely by Tuncay's delightful chip in the 13th minute. The flame-haired Dave Kitson blazed atrail past keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and fired the opener with his leftboot. [LNB]Coyle said: 'One or two choice words were used at half-time because Ifelt they were well below what they could offer.' [LNB]Tuncay squandered a chance to add another and was in the shower earlier than his angry fans would have liked. [LNB]Pulis said: 'The lads won't be too happy, irrespective of where he comes from or what cultural differences there are.'[LNB] Stoke to discuss £30k-a-week deal with Etherington to ease gambling debtsFabio Capello gives his seal of approval to Potters' progress, says Tony PulisSTOKE CITY FC
