Source: Telegraph
Owen Coyle turned down Celtic to stay in Premier League
Celtic fan Coyle was the Glasgow giants' main target to replace Gordon Strachan in the summer but signed a new contract with Burnley despite intense speculation linking him with the Parkhead job. [LNB]The former Republic of Ireland international confirmed today he was offered the position at Celtic - and insists his decision to turn it down is proof he has not joined Bolton to boost his wage packet. [LNB]Burnley will not change, vows chairman Barry KilbyDermot Desmond to spring surprise with Celtic double act to replace Gordon StrachanKevin Blackwell: I may not be the man to rebuild Sheffield UnitedGraeme Souness and Sam Allardyce favourites to replace Paul Ince at Blackburn"I've never been motivated by money in my life," he said. [LNB]"If it was finance I would have taken the job at Celtic in the summer. That is just a knee-jerk reaction from people that do not know me. [LNB]"I have an unbelievable challenge ahead here at this magnificent club, with a magnificent stadium, and I have to take that on. [LNB]"You want to be the best you can be and that's my motivation. [LNB]"I want to be involved at the highest level and the highest level in world football is the Premier League. [LNB]"There's no doubt about it, the best individual players in world football operate in the Premier League. You want to go and compete with the best in the business. [LNB]"Celtic were the team I supported as a boy and I spoke with Celtic in the summer. [LNB]"They offered me the job and I turned it down to stay at Burnley. [LNB]"I think that puts to bed anything about finances." [LNB]
