Source: PA
Trotters put wasteful Albion to sword
Goals from Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander gave Bolton a 2-0 Boxing Day victory over a West Brom side who were made to pay for failing to take their chances.
The Baggies had by far the better of the chances in both halves, with Peter Odemwingie squandering three great opportunities and Chris Brunt heading against a post.
But they simply could not find the net and, after Taylor gave Wanderers the lead with his first goal of the season in the 40th minute, Elmander made the points safe four minutes from time.
West Brom were dangerous throughout but missed opportunities proved costly when Taylor gave the hosts a lead they scarcely deserved in the 40th minute.
Taylor was both architect and scorer, freeing Lee with a neat chip. The Korean looked like he had taken it too far after going round Scott Carson but he had the presence of mind to look up and play in Taylor, who tucked away his first of the season.
Wanderers added a killer second in the 86th minute when substitute Sam Ricketts crossed for Elmander, who planted an overhead kick onto the roof of the net from six yards.
