Burnley manager Coyle joins Bolton

Burnley are seeking compensation from Bolton Wanderers after manager Owen Coyle on Tuesday expressed his desire to quit...

Burnley are seeking compensation from Bolton Wanderers after manager Owen Coyle on Tuesday expressed his desire to quit and fill the vacant managers post at their Premier League rivals. Coyle has on Tuesday reaffirmed his desire to leave Burnley and join Bolton Wanderers,a statement from Burnley said.

Burnley will now enter discussions with Bolton due to the fact that compensation between the parties has yet to be agreed. There will be no further comment at this time. Burnley now seem resigned to losing Coyle after confirming on Monday that the Scot had held discussions with Bolton,who had sacked manager Gary Megson last week. Coyle told Burnley chairman Barry Kilby of his decision on Monday.

Coyles departure would be a big blow to Burnleys hopes of staying in the Premier League,especially as Bolton are likely to be one of the teams they are battling with to retain their Premier League status in the second half of the season.

He took over in November 2007 when they were in the second division. The following season he masterminded League Cup wins against Arsenal and Chelsea before losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-finals. Despite a limited budget,Coyles side adapted quickly to life in the Premier League,winning their first four home games including a 1-0 defeat of champions Manchester United. Coyle,who spent two years at Bolton as a player,would be a popular choice for Bolton fans.

Burnley issued a statement saying Coyle wanted to leave the club and move to Bolton. The two clubs will now discuss what compensation Bolton will pay for Coyle,who had three years left on his contract.