Trotters are tricky foes - Martinez

21 December 2009 07:59
Gary Megson's side head to the DW Stadium having rediscovered their confidence following a resurgent week in which they have netted four points from two matches.[LNB]Wanderers followed up a 3-3 draw with Manchester City at the Reebok Stadium with a crucial 3-1 home victory over fellow strugglers West Ham, ending a run of six Premier League games without a win.[LNB]Those two results at least restored Bolton's credibility, even if Megson has admitted his concern other teams do not fear his side and they lack the intimidation factor.[LNB]Martinez rightfully respects Bolton, in particular now they have run into form, with their results last week lifting them out of the bottom three.[LNB]"If you look at their last two games, they've shown they can put in good performances and take points off anyone," assessed Martinez.[LNB]"They're a side that can adapt to the opposition, who are very solid, well organised and who can score from nothing.[LNB]"They've the magic of Lee (Chung-yong) and (Ivan) Klasnic coming alive at the right time, so they are a real threat as a team.[LNB]"It probably suits them at times to be labelled as a team who people don't know what to expect and that makes them a very dangerous side."[LNB]Martinez could do with the kind of mini-revival enjoyed by Megson of late as his side have won only one of their last seven matches.[LNB]During that period the Latics have conceded 21 goals and, while all is far from rosy defensively, Martinez knows his players are not doing too much wrong.[LNB]Wednesday's 2-1 defeat at Liverpool was a case in point, the Spaniard adding: "There were some mixed feelings after the game.[LNB]"We know we conceded two very soft goals because we paid too much respect to the opposition.[LNB]"But the way we reacted was pleasing because at times we kept the ball well, had great composure and were able to create four open chances.[LNB]"You don't get a result at Anfield unless you take your chances but we were well and truly in the game until the last second.[LNB]"That is a positive to take out of the performance and something we're going to take into this next game with Bolton."[LNB]Martinez is forced into one change as he is without midfielder Mohamed Diame for at least the next four games with a ligament injury to his left knee sustained at Anfield.[LNB]Striker Jason Scotland, who replaced Diame in that game, is almost certain to return to the starting line-up, with Martinez likely to revert to two in attack.[LNB][LNB] Wigan Evens, Draw 12/5, Bolton 11/4  

Source: Team_Talk