Call me Moses not Judas, Coyle says

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle said furious Burnley fans had chosen the wrong biblical character on Tuesday night when they abused him for his decision to switch clubs earlier this month.

Coyle watched his Bolton side win 1-0 against the club he steered back to the top flight of English football last year for the first time since 1976 - a result that meant Burnley replaced rivals Bolton in the relegation zone.

"It's testament to the job I did there that they are so disappointed I left," Coyle told Sky Sports when asked about banners amongst the 5,000 visiting fans labelling him Judas.

"In terms of what they wanted to call me, they were biblical with it, I think it was Judas tonight wasn't it? Last year it was God but if they are going to be biblical I think it should be Moses because I led them from the wilderness."

Another banner recited a classic piece of Monty Python humour.

"He's Not The Messiah. He's A Very Naughty Boy" it read, borrowing a line from the film The Life of Brian.

"They are a terrific set of fans and they back their team and they did that tonight," added Coyle.

"Nothing will change my feelings for Burnley Football Club until the day I die.

"I understand totally why they are disappointed that a manager left. But things get drip fed here and there and they are not aware of every fact.

"But I asked for that passion in the fans when I was there and I can't complain when it's turned on me now," added Coyle who replaced the sacked Gary Megson at the end of last year.

Burnley's defeat was their third in a row without scoring for their new manager Brian Laws who took over on January 13.