Source: Team_Talk
Blake expecting hot reception
olton veteran Robbie Blake is bracing himself for a rough reception when he and manager Owen Coyle return to Burnley later this month.[LNB] Coyle, who led the Clarets to the Premier League, controversially quit the east Lancashire club for the Reebok Stadium in January.[LNB]He took coaches Steve Davis and Phil Hughes with him and experienced forward Blake then followed on a free transfer in the summer.[LNB]They will all return to Turf Moor in three weeks' time after the two clubs were paired in the third round of the Carling Cup.[LNB]Blake, 34, said: "I think I will need to get my tin hat ready! I would have preferred it to be next season in the Premier League but it was probably meant to be with the gaffer and myself.[LNB]"I couldn't believe it. It is a great tie to be involved in but it is going to be a difficult game.[LNB]"The gaffer did a great job there. I doubt he will get a great reception but once the game starts I am sure it will all be forgotten.[LNB]"You want to play in those games. I will go there and enjoy it and I am sure it will be a great atmosphere.[LNB]"They will fancy their chances but if we can go there and play well I am sure we can go through."[LNB]Blake went some way to earning a place in the affections of Bolton fans with a stunning equaliser against another of his old clubs, Birmingham, on Sunday.[LNB]Blake curled home a brilliant free-kick nine minutes from time to complete a fine comeback by the 10-men Trotters after falling two goals behind in a fiery Premier League clash.[LNB]The former Bradford and Leeds player said: "It was nice to put it in the back of the net.[LNB]"It showed we have got great character at the club and great belief in ourselves as a team.[LNB]"Not many teams will come from 2-0 down with 10 men and get a point.[LNB]"It is fantastic here, it's a great set of lads. I am really enjoying it and we have started very well as well.[LNB]"We are still unbeaten and we want to keep that going."
