Megson calls for final push

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has called on the club's fans to cheer his side to safety in the last two games of the season.

Bolton made it seven points from their last three matches after drawing 1-1 at Spurs to remain just above the drop-zone.

Megson's side entertain Sunderland before finishing the season at Chelsea and the Bolton manager knows how important next weekend's Reebok Stadium clash will be.

He said after the White Hart Lane draw: "When we trooped off the pitch after losing 4-0 at Aston Villa earlier this month we were the lowest we've been for some time.

"It was a really poor performance and result and we had two away games coming up. We managed four points from them and now the Sunderland game is like a cup final.

"We'll have 25,000 people there, hopefully helping us get a result we need and then let's see other results. It's so complicated.

"It doesn't matter if Sunderland are safe or not, we have to perform like I know we can.

"I've never been disappointed with the spirit. Villa was our lowest ebb, the spirit was okay even if it didn't look like it from afar.

"We've responded in the right way, with decent performances."