Nolan Urges Team Mates Not To Be Distracted By Athleticos Dirty Tricks

voldemort · 02-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Bolton Wanderers take on Atlético Madrid in tonight's UEFA Cup second leg match on the back of a 1-0 advantage from the home tie at the Reebok.

Nevertheless, the Trotters know that despite the lead and a clean sheet they face a tough task in the Vicente Calderon and are aware that the Spaniards will try anything and everything to get into the next round.

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In an outrageous move, Bolton's full travel and hotel itinerary was posted on Atlético's website, gifting fans full details of Wanderers' flight number and hotel name and address.

Frustrating as it is, skipper Kevin Nolan has told his side they will prevail by not getting dragged down to that level. “We have to be prepared for everything on the pitch," he said. "But we’ve got to make sure we are professional and do the job we did last week - in their stadium.

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"I’ve been spat at in European games before," Nolan continued. "People react in different ways to it but it’s the lowest of the low when they do it. You have to try not to see red and remember where you are. I’d rather get a smack than be spat at. We know what to expect, we know what we are going into and that it will be tough. It will be a hostile crowd. Their players will want to upset us and try to influence the referee. But we have to rise above it. If we do, we’ll get the job done and go into the next round.”

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voldemort Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,202	Nolan Urges Team Mates Not To Be Distracted By Athleticos Dirty Tricks Bolton Wanderers take on Atlético Madrid in tonight's UEFA Cup second leg match on the back of a 1-0 advantage from the home tie at the Reebok. Nevertheless, the Trotters know that despite the lead and a clean sheet they face a tough task in the Vicente Calderon and are aware that the Spaniards will try anything and everything to get into the next round. Details Giveaway In an outrageous move, Bolton's full travel and hotel itinerary was posted on Atlético's website, gifting fans full details of Wanderers' flight number and hotel name and address. Frustrating as it is, skipper Kevin Nolan has told his side they will prevail by not getting dragged down to that level. “We have to be prepared for everything on the pitch," he said. "But we’ve got to make sure we are professional and do the job we did last week - in their stadium. Dirty Play "I’ve been spat at in European games before," Nolan continued. "People react in different ways to it but it’s the lowest of the low when they do it. You have to try not to see red and remember where you are. I’d rather get a smack than be spat at. We know what to expect, we know what we are going into and that it will be tough. It will be a hostile crowd. Their players will want to upset us and try to influence the referee. But we have to rise above it. If we do, we’ll get the job done and go into the next round.”