Goals from Kevin Davies and Ivan Campo brought a smile back to the face of Bolton manager Sam Allardyce.
The duo scored in the space of five first-half minutes to condemn big-spending Tottenham to defeat at the Reebok Stadium.
Allardyce has not enjoyed the best of summers after losing out to Steve McClaren for the role of England head coach.
He was then thwarted in his attempts to add a quality striker - although the window remains open - and injuries to his squad disrupted their pre-season programme, which has not gone well.
But it all turned out right on the opening day with the Bolton supporters raising the roof.
