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Last Updated: Sunday, 11 January, 2004, 10:51 GMT
Souness blames defending
Blackburn boss Graeme Souness
Blackburn boss Graeme Souness blamed poor defending as his side lost at home to Bolton, despite leading 3-1.

The 4-3 defeat left the Ewood Park side looking over their shoulder as they are just three points off the relegation zone in 16th place.

"It was our season in 90 minutes - very good at times, bad on occasions and then just bad," said Souness.

"Bolton boss Sam Allardyce must be delighted because at 3-1 up we were looking to control things."

Souness added: "To be 3-1 up just before half-time we really fancied our chances.

"But they scored at half-time and then the initiative was with them. That goal was vital for them.

"We did not defend very well. We were beaten by the simplest form of attack - just lumping the ball forward for the strikers. That is why we lost the game."






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