We'll all move on, insists Gartside

12 January 2010 07:54
Coyle has been installed at the Reebok Stadium following his decision to leave the Clarets after guiding them back into the top flight after a 33-year absence.[LNB]Burnley chairman Barry Kilby was upset with Bolton and claimed they were "not the best of pals", claiming the Glasgow-born boss had taken "a sideways step".[LNB]With the clubs due to meet on January 26 it promises to be an intriguing situation on the pitch - and in the boardroom.[LNB]Asked about Bolton's relationship with Burnley, Gartside said: "It is the same as it has ever been - we are competitors in this business.[LNB]"No doubt we will sit down and have a drink again in a couple of weeks and get on with life.[LNB]"A sideways step? That is not for me to judge. I do not know what Burnley are like. I can only judge what we have here and Owen likes what he sees."[LNB]Coyle has replaced Gary Megson, who failed to win over a section of the support despite keeping the club in the top flight.[LNB]The former St Johnstone manager is keen to get the fans on board and reflected on the time when he was a Bolton player in the 1990s.[LNB]Coyle said: "The fans played such a special part in that era. Phil Brown was the captain for a couple of years and we had some terrific players.[LNB]"There was John McGinlay, Alan Thompson, Jason McAteer, Alan Stubbs and Tony Kelly to name but a few.[LNB]"The was a special rapport within the squad. We had a fantastic team spirit, which was evident and the fans could see that.[LNB]"That is something I am looking to foster, like we did at Burnley.[LNB]"I want to make sure that the fans know when the players wear that shirt they wear it with pride and give everything in terms of trying to win a match."[LNB]Coyle has encouraged his teams to play an expansive game and he knows that is what Bolton supporters want after Megson's departure.[LNB]However, he said: "I don't think you can change from one style to another overnight but we will look for gradual progression.[LNB]"I believe we have the players to keep us in the Premier League - and that has to be the priority.[LNB]"It will involve a lot of hard work. There is no magic wand where you sprinkle fairy dust and everything happens."[LNB]Coyle is now looking forward to a home game with Arsenal on Sunday and added: "It cannot come quickly enough for me. I know we will have to give our very best if we are to get something from the match."[LNB][LNB] Arsenal 4/7, Draw 11/4, Bolton 11/2  

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