Sam sets points target
28 Mar 2007 - 12:21:57
Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce has set his side a four-win target from their remaining eight games if they are to secure European football for next season.
The Trotters are currently fifth in the table, but Allardyce is aware that their position is precarious as another five teams are all within five points of his side's 47-point haul so far this season.
Wanderers have lost their last three Premiership matches and are looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Sheffield United to the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.
"The target for me is to get past 58 points," he said. "Beyond 58 would be our best points tally since we returned to the top-flight.
"However, we will probably need to break the 60-point barrier if we are to guarantee a UEFA Cup place."
Bolton's one and only taste of European action came last season when they reached the last 32 of the UEFA Cup before falling 2-1 on aggregate to French side Marseille.
