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Barton says Coyle is a “great player”

Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton says Lewie Coyle is a “great player” and added how “privileged” he is to have the defender on loan for the season. Coyle joined Town from Leeds in 2017 and has played in every League One game this season – 12 appearances. After Fleetwood thrashed Doncaster Rovers 4-0 on the weekend, Barton showered his squad in praise.

He spoke to the Blackpool Gazette and said of the right-back: “Lewie Coyle – what a great player to have in your side because he competes anywhere you want him to.