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Bolton boss Coyle: Burnley refused to move at same pace as me

Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle had a dig at his former Burnley fans after last night's 1-0 win.

Chants of "Judas" rang out from visiting fans still furious at his decision to leave the Clarets to take charge at the Reebok Stadium at the start of the month.

A goal from Chung-Yong Lee gave Bolton victory and Coyle said: "Perhaps they should call me Moses, as I led them out of the wilderness."

The comment was made without malice as the Glasgow-born boss is still perplexed at how much bitterness there remains at his departure after he led the club into the top flight.

Coyle, who made a point of applauding the Burnley supporters at the end of the game, said: "Until my dying day, I wish the club nothing but the best.

"This was more emotional than any other game I have been involved in. I left a unique club and know the passion that surrounds the place.

"Burnley are special and I will always hold them in the highest esteem. But they have the smallest budget in the league. They did not want to move at the same pace as me.

"The only person who knows the full story is me and I maintain I conducted myself properly."

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