Megson encourages self-belief

Gary Megson has told his Bolton outfit to have more self-belief despite beating West Ham.at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. The Trotters began the match in scintillating fashion - racing to a two-goal lead through Matt Taylor and Kevin Davies in the space of the opening 11 minutes.But Megson's side, like in previous games this season, grew nervous and were fortunate to claim all three points after a spirited fightback by Gianfranco Zola's team.West Ham refused to lie down and Scott Parker gave them hope with a close-range finish in the 66th minute.Despite piling on the pressure they could not get the equaliser and slumped to their first defeat on the road in the Premier League since October.Incapable"We seem incapable of going on to make it three or four goals after going 2-0 up," the Bolton boss said."It happened against Tottenham and Blackburn and it happened again today. We showed apprehension and started playing differently."But it would be wrong to criticise the players. We have won what I felt was a vital game for us - our biggest of the season."We got off to a great start but we need to show more confidence in ourselves and a bit more belief. We have got good players."Taylor made the breakthrough with a stunning free-kick from 20 yards that looped over goalkeeper Robert Green.West Ham were still catching their breath when Davies added a second two minutes later with his 10th goal of the season after good work from Johan Elmander.Fantastic goalsMegson said: "They were both fantastic goals. We are not supposed to do those things. It is meant to be kick and rush."You will not see a better free-kick taken throughout the world. I really mean that."The second goal was really well worked. It is Kevin's best return in the Premier League and there is still a third of the season to run."

Source: SKY_Sports