Burnley insist they have not been approached by Lancashire rivals
Bolton regarding Owen Coyle, who is now favourite to succeed Gary
Megson.
Former Wanderers forward Coyle has already distanced himself
from the position at his former club and a Burnley spokesman told
BBC Radio Lancashire: "There has been no discussion about our
manager's future and no contact from Bolton regarding Owen Coyle."
That will not stop speculation continuing this weekend,
although both clubs will be attempting to focus on FA Cup third
round ties. Burnley travel to face the MK Dons and Bolton take on
Lincoln at the Reebok Stadium.
With Premier League survival a priority, Coyle admits he will
bring in some fringe players against the League One side.
"There will be a number of changes. We'll look to freshen it
up and someone will get an opportunity," said the Scot.
"There are good players waiting in the wings and it is up to
them, when they come in, to wear the jersey with pride and show the
quality which brought them to the club in the first place.
"We'll probably bring in some of the younger players we
signed in the summer. The reason we paid
£250,000-£300,000 is because, for that, you don't get
ready-made players for the Premier League.
"We spent that money on young players we felt could develop.
Some of them played in the Carling Cup earlier in the season and we
will look to have a freshness to our team as enforced changes have
to be made."
Bolton caretaker manager Chris Evans will make sure
complacency does not set in against Lincoln, a side managed by
former Celtic, Blackburn and Norwich striker Chris Sutton. He said:
"The FA Cup is held dear to all football people. It is not any
different here. We will be professional in our approach and give
Lincoln all the respect they deserve.
"It is our intention to go quietly about our business to make
sure there is as little disruption as possible. We will be well
prepared so we give ourselves every opportunity to make progress in
the cup."
