Coyle focused on helping Burnley put one over 'fantastic' former club Bolton

24 December 2009 13:36
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

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