Coyle admits Bolton is a 'fantastic job' but insists he is committed to Burnley

31 December 2009 11:46
Burnley manager Owen Coyle has played down speculation linking him with the vacant Bolton managerial position.[LNB]Bolton are without a manager having sacked Gary Megson following the 2-2 draw against Hull on Tuesday night.[LNB] Focused: Burnley boss Owen Coyle insists he won't be distracted by speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at his former club Bolton[LNB]Coyle, a former Wanderers player who was also linked with the Celtic job in the summer, said: 'It is a fantastic job for someone out there but my focus is on doing the best against MK Dons this weekend.[LNB]'I have had speculation time and time again but, as always, I am concentrating on the job in hand.'[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 former Republic of Ireland international 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] Happy days: Coyle scores against Arsenal during his playing days at Bolton[LNB]However, Coyle has been fiercely loyal to Burnley and does not intend to leave them in the lurch midway through their maiden Premier League season.[LNB]'I love being at this football club and I have shown that,' said the 43-year-old, who signed a three-year contract with the Clarets when he took over in November 2007 with the club mid-table in the Coca-Cola Championship.[LNB]'I feel very privileged to be manager of a wonderful football club here. I've always said I enjoy being at the football club, I enjoy my work and coming through the door every morning.[LNB]All change: Gary Megson became the third Premier League manager to lose his job this season[LNB]'I think the players enjoy working for me, the fans like coming and we are trying to build something at the football club.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Bolton caretaker manager Chris Evans has ruled out applying for the manager's job on a permanent basis.[LNB]Former Wolves academy chief Evans and head coach Steve Wigley are taking temporary charge of the side following the sacking of Megson.[LNB]They begin their tenure in earnest on Saturday when League Two side Lincoln visit the Reebok Stadium in the FA Cup third round.[LNB]Evans, who was recruited as assistant manager by Megson two years ago, said: 'I will not be applying for this job. I have no intention of being the manager of Bolton Wanderers.[LNB]'But equally I would like to feel I am professional enough to do the best possible job I can during the time given to me.[LNB]Steve and I come from similar backgrounds and have similar ideas. We have work to do and will continue to do that as best we can.'[LNB] Sacked Bolton manager Megson stands by his record at the Reebok StadiumMegson is OUT at Bolton Wanderers... but the problem is nobody wants INTHE FIRING LINE: Who will follow Hughes and Megson out of the door?Jewell, Ferguson or Hughes? Names in the hat to be the new Bolton bossBOLTON WANDERERS FC

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