Defeat was self-inflicted says Bruce

Last updated : 01 February 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Twice Blues came back from a goal down at Bolton, only to concede two goals in the last six minutes and throw away what could prove to be a vital point come the end of the season.

"It was self-inflicted," said the Blues boss after the game.

"You can't legislate for some of the things that happened today.

"We made elementary mistakes in what was a big game for both sides.

"You can't give away goals like that and we shot ourselves in the foot.

"We went into half-time the better side and I honestly thought we would go on and win it.

"We will have everybody in tomorrow (Sunday). We knew it was going to be a tough season but we have to come back from this setback."

Bolton Match Report