Burnley have given permission for Tyrone Mears and Chris Eagles to speak to Bolton about the possibility of the pair joining the Barclays Premier League club.

THERE were two managerial casualties in the Championship yesterday as Brian Laws stepped down as the manager of Burnley at the request of chairman Barry Kilby just hours before Preston sacked Darren Ferguson.

Burnley have unveiled ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Turf Moor as part of a project which also includes the country’s first “Football University”.

BOLTON have finally confirmed the appointment of Owen Coyle as their new manager.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle looks set to be named as the new manager at Bolton after his club confirmed discussions over compensation had begun.

BOLTON are hoping to prise Owen Coyle from Burnley in the next few days.

Owen Coyle’s future will remain up in the air for another day after Burnley tonight announced no decision on a possible move to Bolton will be made for another 24 hours.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension to keep him at Turf Moor until 2013.

Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has revealed manager Owen Coyle is “very close” to agreeing a two-year extension to his current contract.

Celtic’s hopes of making a swift appointment in their search for a new manager are in danger of being scuppered after the two leading contenders appeared to be ruled out of the running.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle appears to have ruled himself out of the running to succeed Gordon Strachan as Celtic manager.

Celtic’s players know all about the exploits of Owen Coyle at Burnley – thanks to defender Gary Caldwell.