"I don't see Bolton as a frustrating side to play against," observed Pearce. "I just see them as a side who use their strengths to play to the best of their ability, which is only what I ask my players to do.
"Why sit back and criticise a Bolton, a Wimbledon or whoever for playing a style of play that is successful for them.
"Bolton are not one of the Premiership's bigger clubs but they are in Europe and back in the top six again this season, so they must be doing something right."