BOLTON SACKS OWEN COYLE

Bolton have sacked manager Owen Coyle following a poor start to the season.

A statement on the club's Twitter page confirmed Coyle has been "relieved of his duties" 34 months after succeeding Gary Megson.
Bolton have won only three of their 10 games in the Championship since being relegated from the Premier League in May.

"It is the right time for a change. We set a target at the beginning of the season and want to get back on track" said Chairman Phil Gartside 
"Owen poured his heart and soul into the job, and he led our club with great dignity during some very challenging times. I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Owen, Sandy Stewart and Steve Davis."
Coyle said: "I have always been driven to act in the best interests of the club and care passionately about it. I had fantastic times here as a player and it has been a privilege to have held the post of manager."
Academy manager Jimmy Phillips and head of academy coaching Sammy Lee have been put in temporary charge.