Source: Team_Talk
Coyle backing for captain Caldwell
The Scotland centre-back, chasing a weak back-pass aimed towards goalkeeper Brian Jensen, was dismissed for pulling back Zavon Hines in stoppage time with his team trailing 5-2.[LNB]Although Burnley went on to score again it made no difference to the result but Caldwell's one-match suspension could prove costly.[LNB]It means he will miss Saturday's trip to Portsmouth and Coyle will have to change his back four for the first time in eight matches.[LNB]However, the Clarets boss would much rather his players contest every ball than allow opponents a free run.[LNB]"The mistake Steven Caldwell made was being short in the pass back," said Coyle.[LNB]"There was very little in the incident and the lad maximised any contact there was - and he was well within his rights to do that.[LNB]"But as much as it was a bad pass back Brian had dealt with it. I can see why the referee did it but he could easily have not done.[LNB]"Stevie has stepped across the line of the ball and the boy maximised the opportunity and we've lost our captain.[LNB]"For me the only criticism would be - and Steven knows this himself - he should have done better with the pass back but he has been an outstanding captain for me and will continue to be.[LNB]"We are disappointed not to have him on Saturday but he will bounce back and will show what a true leader he is."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
