Bolton are set to step up their bid for Owen Coyle by making an
official approach to Burnley to speak to their former player on
Monday.
According to local reports, Trotters chairman Phil Gartside
is keen to have Coyle in place before next weekend's Premier League
trip to Sunderland.
And after a week of mounting speculation he appears ready to
pounce for a manager whom he recommended for the Burnley job two
years ago.
Bolton have refused to comment on speculation regarding a
successor to Gary Megson, although betting has now been suspended
by some bookmakers on the appointment of Coyle.
The Clarets have also kept a low profile with Coyle skipping
the routine post-match press conference after Saturday's FA Cup
third-round win at Milton Keynes.
Coyle's assistant Sandy Stewart said Coyle was catching a
plane to Scotland but his non-appearance did nothing to dampen
speculation about his Turf Moor future.
Coyle took over at Burnley two years ago and led them back
into the top flight for the first time in 33 years, earning praise
for the style of football he imposed.
