EastEndVillan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The Trotters, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, are 18th in the Championship after winning only three of their 10 matches. "I have always been driven to act in the best interests of the club," said Coyle. "I had fantastic times here as a player and it has been a privilege to have held the post of manager." Chairman Phil Gartside added that it is "the right time for a change". Coyle, whose side were beaten 2-1 at fellow strugglers Millwall on Saturday, commented: "I want to thank the fans for their backing since I returned, the chairman Phil Gartside and the owner Eddie Davies for their support and friendship and the club's staff and players for all their effort and commitment." The 46-year-old took over at Bolton in January 2010, six months after guiding Burnley to promotion to the Premier League and consequently signing a contract extension at Turf Moor. The Trotters went on to survive a relegation battle while Burnley went down. In 2010-11 Bolton reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and finished 14th after spending much of the season in the top half of the table, but last season they were relegated, ending an 11-year spell in the top flight. In March Bolton and Coyle were widely praised for the support they gave to Fabrice Muamba, after the midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest while playing against Tottenham Hotspur. Following relegation it was revealed the club were carrying debts of £110m, mostly owed to Isle of Man-based owner Eddie Davies. On Saturday Coyle described the defeat at Millwall as the lowest point of his managerial career but insisted he had no intention of resigning. However, after meeting Davies and Gartside on Tuesday, he parted company with the club. In a statement on the club website, Gartside said: "Owen poured his heart and soul into the job, both on and off the pitch, and he led our club with great dignity during some very challenging times. "We set a target at the beginning of the season and want to get back on track. "I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Owen, Sandy Stewart and Steve Davis for all their hard work during their time at Bolton Wanderers." Academy manager Jimmy Phillips and head of academy coaching and development Sammy Lee will take joint temporary charge of the first-team squad. Former Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is among the front-runners to replace Coyle. Roy Keane, who guided Sunderland to promotion into the Premier League, is also regarded as a possible candidate. http://tinyurl.com/8wwguo7 Always on the cards following their poor start. Wonder who's next. Also, how did Bolton manage to end up with £110m debts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2012 In football sometimes you're right and sometimes you're wrong. With Owen Coyle I was very wrong. I would have quite liked him as our manager a few years ago. So glad that didn't happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2012 I thought he'd do much better. They're probably justified in getting rid. I still think he'll do well elsewhere. He got the Bolton job because he was doing well to that point. His stock has certainly taken a hiding though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 hood ball manager Had 1 lucky season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Didn't work out for him there, could work somewhere else much like Pardhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm glad we didn't get him. quite a few on here wanted him at our place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Never deserved the reputation that he had. Bizarre how a manager like him can become a media darling when he had achieved so little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2012 Think the perception of him was flattered by a good start with Burnley and illusions of playing football "the right way". I don't think he was ever as good as some people thought he was. COuld do well elsewhere, but surprised Botlon have held onto him for so long to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 He deserved sacking for wearing shorts on the touchline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Who next for notlob? Mcleish perchance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2012 McCarthy has been installed as the big favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 McCarthy has been installed as the big favourite. as soon as i heard coyle had gone i went on paddy power to stick a £10 spot on mad mick, the jobs made for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 In football sometimes you're right and sometimes you're wrong. With Owen Coyle I was very wrong. I would have quite liked him as our manager a few years ago. So glad that didn't happen now. Who knows PL might end up with the same fate in 18 months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Got to be honest, i thought he was a horrible little manager, always trying to save face and making himself look better, dumped Burnley quick and would have jumped at a chance higher up if someone had come calling. His 'Barclays Premier League' bumf was disgusting little habbit he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2012 dumped Burnley quick and would have jumped at a chance higher up if someone had come calling. I'm fully expecting our very own Lambert to do the same if someone bigger comes for him. I'd expect most managers to do so to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 OGS heavily linked as is Roy Keane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Is there a more boring club than Bolton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Yes. Coventry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm glad we didn't get him. quite a few on here wanted him at our place. Spot on. I NEVER wanted Coyle here and never did understand the hype around him especially from people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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