The anork: Owen Coyle's impressive Bolton to see off Seasiders at 8-13

THERE were a few who questioned Owen Coyle's decision to jump ship from a mid-table Burnley team he created, to a lethargic Bolton side who had just dumped dour boss Gary Megson.

Fast forward 12 months and his decision is totally vindicated - the Trotters sit fifth having lost only two games and play an exciting brand of football not associated with Bolton even in their boom time under Sam Allardyce.

Today they face Blackpool, a team who if you had laid all season you probably couldn't afford a bet today, such has been their penchant for shock results. They and their madcap manager Ian Holloway have been a breath of fresh air with their "happy to be here" approach', but today they will meet a team with equal confidence and far more class, and Bolton rate the banker bet at the widely available price of 8-13

For the Yankee, add Kilmarnock to beat Aberdeen at 10-11, Spurs to continue Liverpool's away day woes at 11-10 and Bristol city to make home advantage count against Sheffield United at 5-4.

THIS WEEKEND'S BETS

Banker: Bolton to beat Blackpool 8-13

Yankee: Bolton to beat Blackpool 8-13; Tottenham to beat Liverpool 11-10; Bristol City to beat Sheffield United 5-4; Kilmarnock to beat Aberdeen 10-11.

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