"We have had two games, at Blackburn and today, which we certainly would not have taken six points from two years ago."
"The players can handle these situations.
"Overall it was a competitive game where we dominated and created many chances, but when you play against Bolton, as long as you don't kill the game off, they can score - you can dominate 80% of the game and still lose.
"They marked us very tight, which provoked a very physical game, but they also played well.
"Bolton had full commitment and we needed to be patient, to get our technique and passing to prevail.
"It was a good test for our two centre-backs, who did very well and I am pleased with the performance of the whole team."
"It was a difficult game but I feel we were on top of the game," he said.
"I am convinced that Cahill got his frustration out because he wanted a penalty just before and you can give a red card for tackling from behind.
"There was no need to tackle and they roughed us up on a few occasions. It looked to me as if you can give it.
"I don't want to judge the referee. I thought it was a physical game for us and we responded well to the situation without losing the technical part of our game.
"Overall it was a competitive game where we dominated and created many chances, but when you play against Bolton, as long as you don't kill the game off, they can score - you can dominate 80% of the game and still lose.
"They marked us very tight, which provoked a very physical game, but they also played well.