Source: Daily_Mail
Coyle focused on helping Burnley put one over 'fantastic' former club Bolton
Burnley manager Owen Coyle has many happy memories from his playing days atBolton but those will all be forgotten when his former club visit Turf Moor on Boxing Day.[LNB]The Scot had a spell with Wanderers between 1993 and 1995 and admits he had a'fantastic' time.[LNB]No room for emotion: Coyle[LNB]But with the situation so tight in the Barclays Premier League table - five points separate 12th from bottom - there is no place for sentimentality, not even at Christmas.[LNB]'I enjoy any game that we go and represent the club, play to our maximum and win three points,' said Coyle.[LNB]'The Boxing Day game presents that opportunity against a club very close to my heart. I had a lot of fantastic times at Bolton and loved every minute.[LNB]'The team I played in was an exciting one which gained promotion to the Premier League and had tremendous cup runs.[LNB]'They were great times, really happy days, but my focus is on Burnley. Our priorities are to get three points for Burnley and make sure we continue to turn up.'[LNB]Coyle sees similarities between his former and current clubs, whom he believes have contributed greatly to the English game.[LNB]'Bolton are a fantastic club with great supporters and have a lot of similarities with ourselves,' he added.[LNB]'We are two clubs from the old school with tremendous history and tradition.' BURNLEY v Bolton: Defensive duo are doubts for ClaretsA trophy for Wenger, a fit player for Moyes, waterwings for Martinez, no Man Ure for Rafa and beach balls for Bruce - the Premier League Christmas wishlistBURNLEY FC