Source: Daily_Mail
Man United No 2 Phelan in the Burnley Turf war to replace Bolton-bound Coyle
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Owen Coyle at Burnley.[LNB]But there will be no announcement for at least 24 hours after Coyle met Burnley chairman Barry Kilby at Turf Moor on Monday night and a decision on his move to manage neighbouring Bolton was delayed.[LNB] In the frame: Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan could re-join his old club[LNB]It is thought Burnley and Bolton have agreed a £3million compensation package for Coyle to switch clubs.[LNB]Former Burnley midfielder Phelan, 47, has been Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Old Trafford for two years but has no chance of succeeding the Scot at United.[LNB] Long goodbye: Coyle is all set to leave Burnley for Bolton in the next 24 hours[LNB]Phelan is expected to go head-to-head with Sir Alex's son Darren Ferguson and Peter Reid, No 2 at Stoke, for Coyle's job.[LNB] Burnley braced to lose Owen Coyle as Bolton hold talks over manager's jobTHE LIST: The top 50 footballers we'd like to see snapped up by Premier League clubs in the transfer window, Nos 50-41MANCHESTER UNITED FC
