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Burnley manager Owen Coyle holds talks with Bolton
Coyle has been in charge at Burnley since November 2007
Burnley have confirmed that boss Owen Coyle has held talks with Bolton over the Trotters' vacant managerial post.
The 43-year-old Scot will now meet Burnley chairman Barry Kilby to discuss whether he will complete a move to the Reebok Stadium or remain at Turf Moor.
Bolton are looking for a new manager after sacking Gary Megson last week.
Megson, 50, was axed after a two-and-a-half-year stint in charge, with the club 18th in the Premier League and facing a battle against relegation.
In a statement on the club's website, Burnley said discussions between Coyle and Kilby would take place following Coyle's return from Scotland on Monday.
The club added it would not make any further comment at this time. PHIL McNULTY BLOG
After witnessing Coyle's team in action on the pitch as well as his performance off it this season, I am convinced he is destined for big things. Bigger than Bolton? To be brutal, yes.
If Coyle decides to head for the Reebok, Bolton will be required to pay Burnley compensation in the region of £3m - as dictated by a clause in the 12-month contract extension he signed in the summer.
Having played for Bolton between 1993 and 1995, Coyle would be a popular appointment with fans, who regularly hit out at Megson for what they perceived to be his negative tactics.
Trotters chairman Phil Gartside had Coyle, a former striker, on his shortlist for the Bolton manager's job before he appointed Megson in October 2007 and subsequently recommended him to Lancashire rivals Burnley, where he took over the following month.
During his time at the Clarets, Coyle has revolutionised the club, masterminding their promotion to the top flight for the first time in 33 years.
Despite making a good start to the season, which included a victory over Manchester United, Coyle has voiced frustration at the lack of resources at his disposal in comparison to local rivals such as Bolton.
Coyle helped Bolton to promotion to the top flight in 1995
And recent results have left the club in 14th place, two points above the relegation zone.
Coyle, born in Paisley, began his professional playing career with Dumbarton.
After joining Airdrie he finished the 1989/90 season as top scorer in the Scottish League, winning promotion and reaching the Scottish Cup final.
He signed for Bolton in 1993 for £250,000 and won promotion to the Premiership at the end of the 1994/95 campaign.
During his time with the Trotters, he also won his one and only Republic of Ireland cap.
After spells with Dundee United, Motherwell, Dunfermline, Airdrie and Ross County, he became co-player-manager at Falkirk alongside John Hughes in 2003.
Stints as player-coach at Dundee United and Airdrie followed before he took over at Scottish First Division side St Johnstone, guiding Saints to the League Cup and Scottish Cup semi-finals.
Then on 22 November 2007, Coyle agreed a three-year contract to become manager of Burnley.
He steered the Clarets to League Cup wins over Chelsea and Arsenal before winning promotion to the Premier League with victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
One word....Why?
Coyle has been in charge at Burnley since November 2007
Burnley have confirmed that boss Owen Coyle has held talks with Bolton over the Trotters' vacant managerial post.
The 43-year-old Scot will now meet Burnley chairman Barry Kilby to discuss whether he will complete a move to the Reebok Stadium or remain at Turf Moor.
Bolton are looking for a new manager after sacking Gary Megson last week.
Megson, 50, was axed after a two-and-a-half-year stint in charge, with the club 18th in the Premier League and facing a battle against relegation.
In a statement on the club's website, Burnley said discussions between Coyle and Kilby would take place following Coyle's return from Scotland on Monday.
The club added it would not make any further comment at this time. PHIL McNULTY BLOG
After witnessing Coyle's team in action on the pitch as well as his performance off it this season, I am convinced he is destined for big things. Bigger than Bolton? To be brutal, yes.
If Coyle decides to head for the Reebok, Bolton will be required to pay Burnley compensation in the region of £3m - as dictated by a clause in the 12-month contract extension he signed in the summer.
Having played for Bolton between 1993 and 1995, Coyle would be a popular appointment with fans, who regularly hit out at Megson for what they perceived to be his negative tactics.
Trotters chairman Phil Gartside had Coyle, a former striker, on his shortlist for the Bolton manager's job before he appointed Megson in October 2007 and subsequently recommended him to Lancashire rivals Burnley, where he took over the following month.
During his time at the Clarets, Coyle has revolutionised the club, masterminding their promotion to the top flight for the first time in 33 years.
Despite making a good start to the season, which included a victory over Manchester United, Coyle has voiced frustration at the lack of resources at his disposal in comparison to local rivals such as Bolton.
Coyle helped Bolton to promotion to the top flight in 1995
And recent results have left the club in 14th place, two points above the relegation zone.
Coyle, born in Paisley, began his professional playing career with Dumbarton.
After joining Airdrie he finished the 1989/90 season as top scorer in the Scottish League, winning promotion and reaching the Scottish Cup final.
He signed for Bolton in 1993 for £250,000 and won promotion to the Premiership at the end of the 1994/95 campaign.
During his time with the Trotters, he also won his one and only Republic of Ireland cap.
After spells with Dundee United, Motherwell, Dunfermline, Airdrie and Ross County, he became co-player-manager at Falkirk alongside John Hughes in 2003.
Stints as player-coach at Dundee United and Airdrie followed before he took over at Scottish First Division side St Johnstone, guiding Saints to the League Cup and Scottish Cup semi-finals.
Then on 22 November 2007, Coyle agreed a three-year contract to become manager of Burnley.
He steered the Clarets to League Cup wins over Chelsea and Arsenal before winning promotion to the Premier League with victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
One word....Why?
,tough luck for the burnley lads. That may cost them their place in the league
