During the January transfer window, Coyle signed David Wheater from Middlesbrough for £2.3 million and Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea on loan until the end of the season [REF].
In the 2010-11 FA Cup, Bolton defeated York City, Wigan Athletic, Fulham and Birmingham City en route to the semi-finals, but were beaten 5-0 by Stoke City at Wembley with the match being described as "a massive anti-climax" [REF].