Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle says the tackle by Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross on Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was no different to what Mark Davies experienced against Gunners veteran William Gallas.

Coyle had cause for complaint in January over a Gallas challenge on Bolton midfielder Davies but he admits he saw things slightly differently after a few days' reflection.

"I was angry and disappointed at the time a couple of weeks ago with William Gallas, and your emotions do take over," he told the Bolton News.

"I felt it was a poor challenge but with hindsight I don't think William Gallas intended to hurt Mark, to do damage.

"It was badly timed, just like the other day. The boy Shawcross took a bad touch and I'm not even sure if he knew Ramsey was there.

"It's horrible when any young player gets an injury but it's wrong when people start posting blame and saying that they meant it."