Bolton manager Owen Coyle has revealed a dressing room game has helped build team spirit at the club.

Dressing room game working wonders at the Reebok Stadium

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Owen Coyle has revealed a dressing room game of scissors, paper, stone has helped build team spirit at Bolton Wanderers. The Trotters have enjoyed a fine start to the season and occupy fifth spot in the Premier League table following last weekend's 5-1 mauling of Newcastle United. Skipper Kevin Davies gave the game away after he celebrated one of his goals last week's win by gesturing he was using a pair of scissors. And Coyle has confirmed the behind-the-scenes banter amounting from the game is helping on the pitch. The White boss said: "Footballers are just big kids at heart. "I know these lads are working hard - but they are also doing it with a smile on their face. "The lads do a scissors, paper, stone thing - and there is a punishment for the loser. So they are getting good at playing it or else."The loser gets his ears flicked and it is painful. "I stay out of it with the size of ears I have got. But it is great to see them having a bit of fun together. There is a great spirit in this group. "It's always great to have talented players at your club, but if you get the right characters to build and foster team spirit it helps you in the difficult times. "There is a sense of togetherness and camaraderie between these lads. I always enjoyed that as a player. "I was in some terrific dressing rooms - full of good players and good people. I want that among this group and it is clear that they enjoy each other's company. "I like us to get together when we can and not just go home after training. "There are a lot of big characters in there. Robbie Blake has been a breath of fresh air and right among things since he came."