Fans don't understand as Coyle leaves Burnley

ew Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle cannot be surprised at the 'Judas' and 'betrayal' accusations coming from Burnley fans after he left their club to move less than 20 miles south to the Reebok.

Coyle said he could understand that people would be hurt and disappointed, as it's an emotional game.

No fan can understand why anyone would want to leave their club. The beast that is so dear to them should - in their minds - be just as dear to anyone else who has ever been part of their club.

So it doesn't matter that Coyle previously turned down boyhood heroes, Celtic, or that he played for Bolton in the '90s. He should turn down Celtic, and his time with Bolton is irrelevant to the fans.

Coyle says Bolton are five to 10 years ahead of Burnley, but they are currently two points and four places behind them.

The Burnley fans will be thumbing the fixture list for the next game against Bolton. Ha, ha, of course, it's not far away. 26th January: Bolton v Burnley at the Reebok.The shouts from the away fans will be loud and vociferous.