Bolton midfielder Kevin Nolan believes the club's supporters can inspire the players to avoid relegation from the Premier League.Wanderers are in 17th position, one point above Birmingham who are in the drop zone, with two fixtures of the campaign remaining.

And the 25-year-old has urged fans to follow up their vocal support in the weekend's 1-1 draw at Tottenham in the forthcoming clashes against Sunderland and Chelsea.

"Even when we were under the cosh [against Spurs], we knew our supporters were there. They were fantastic again, just as they were against Middlesbrough at The Riverside last week," Nolan told the club's official website.

"We need the fans to be our 12th man at the Reebok Stadium, and with the club laying on free travel once again to Chelsea, we are certain to get a large following down to Stamford Bridge.

"We know what we've got to do to make sure we get what we deserve over the next two games. We are battling to remain in the Premier League and are ready and up for it."

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