Burnley braced to lose Owen Coyle as Bolton hold talks over manager's job

04 January 2010 17:16
[LNB]Wanted: Burnley manager Coyle[LNB]Burnley have confirmed that Owen Coyle is talking to Bolton about the current vacancy at the Reebok Stadium. [LNB]The Clarets have received an official approach from Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside and they are now braced to lose their talented boss.[LNB]'Burnley Football Club can now confirm that manager Owen Coyle has held discussions with Bolton Wanderers FC over the vacant manager's position at the Reebok Stadium,' read a club statement.[LNB]'Burnley Football Club chairman Barry Kilby will now meet with Coyle to discuss his future at Turf Moor.[LNB]'This will take place following Coyle's return from Scotland tonight (Monday). Burnley Football Club will not make any further comment at this time.' [LNB]It appears Coyle is keen to return to the club where he enjoyed two and a half seasons as a player but for that to happen Bolton will have to come up with more than £3million in compensation. [LNB] That clause was inserted into the Burnley manager's contract when he signed a 12-month extension to his existing three-year deal in the summer, having turned down boyhood clubCeltic.  [LNB]Gartside short-listed Coyle for the Bolton manager's job before he appointed Gary Megson in October 2007 and subsequently recommended him to Burnley, where the Scot took over the following month. [LNB]When Megson was sacked last week Coyle was installed as Gartside's top target and it appears the ambitious 43-year-old would welcome a move. [LNB] Memories: Coyle had a successful stint as a player with Bolton[LNB]Having got Burnley promoted to the top flight for the first time in 33 years Coyle has had to work on a shoestring budget and has frequently remarked that the likes of Lancashire rivals Bolton, Blackburn and Wigan are all operating with at least three times the finances at his disposal. [LNB]Coyle has never hidden his affection for Bolton, where he played between 1993 and 1995. [LNB]Prior to the Boxing Day visit of his former club the Scot admitted Wanderers were 'a club very close to my heart', adding 'I had a lot of fantastic times at Bolton and loved every minute'. [LNB] Heading in the right direction: Gary Cahill climbs highest to score in Bolton's 4-0 win over Lincoln City in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday[LNB] Bolton Wanderers 4 Lincoln 0: Coyle can win the fans over, says CahillMK Dons 1 Burnley 2: Bikey dreams but it looks like it's Owen, Owen, goneCoyle admits Bolton is a 'fantastic job' but insists he is committed to BurnleyFA Cup fourth round draw: Leeds rewarded with trip to TottenhamBolton Wanderers refuse to give up in bid to lure Owen Coyle from BurnleyBURNLEY FC

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