Bolton sign Burnley duo Eagles and Mears
Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
Coyle, who quit Burnley to take charge at the Reebok Stadium in 2010, was granted permission to speak to winger Eagles and full-back Mears at the end of last week and has tied up both signings after personal terms were agreed.
The deals, believed to be worth a combined £3 million ($4.8 million) complete a busy week for Coyle, who also landed midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker on a free transfer from Aston Villa.
"Both Chris and Tyrone are top players and have shown that they have the ability to compete successfully at the highest level," Coyle told Bolton's website.
"I have worked with them both before and know what they will bring to the club in terms of character and commitment and along with Nigel Reo-Coker, we have added real quality to the squad."
Eagles, 25, hopes to bring a greater goal threat to Coyle's team and he said: "I am an attacking midfielder and I will certainly be looking to chip in with some goals."
Mears, 28, added: "I'm really looking forward to working with a manager I've worked with before and playing in the Premier League."
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