Owen Coyle takes his Bolton players to Wembley

Last updated : 13 April 2011 By Daily Mail

Bolton boss Owen Coyle gave his players a surprise day out at Wembley - to get them used to the big stage before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Stoke.

Coyle used a tactic that worked for him in the past with Burnley as he led his team out at the empty ground on Tuesday.

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The Bolton boss said: 'I thought it would be a good idea to let the lads see Wembley at first hand. I want them going there at the weekend and ready for everything about the day.

'I did the same at Burnley before the promotion play-off final. I took the players to the ground the night before to let them see what it was like - it's one less thing to get used to.'

Coyle and his players spent Tuesday night in London, where they watched the Champions League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea on television.

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They headed back north on the train on Wednesday, to continue their preparations for this weekend's showpiece match.

If Bolton can beat Stoke, and Manchester United overcome Manchester City in the other semi-final, Wembley will stage a repeat of the 1958 final at Wembley next month, when two goals from Nat Lofthouse won the famous old trophy for Wanderers.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail