Coyle facing Claret fury

OWEN COYLE admits it would be hypocritical of him to expect a warm reception from Burnley supporters after he spent more than two years encouraging them to be as passionate about the club as possible.

Coyle is set to feel the wrath of the fans who once idolised him as his Bolton side host the Clarets in the Barclays Premier League tonight, less than three weeks after his defection from Turf Moor.

Having guided Burnley into the top flight last summer for the first time in 33 years, Coyle went from hero to zero in the eyes of many of the club’s supporters when he left for the Reebok Stadium earlier this month.