Bolton still upbeat despite losing out on European spot

SAMMY LEE believes Bolton can take heart from the fact they are disappointed at failing to qualify for Europe for a second successive year.

A goal from Ricardo Vaz Te saw relegated Birmingham defeated at the Reebok Stadium. However, it was Newcastle who claimed a place in the Intertoto Cup after defeating champions Chelsea and finishing seventh.

Bolton’s players enjoyed a lap of honour after the game – they finished eighth in the table – and assistant manager Lee was a proud man.