Burnley have confirmed that coach Steve Davis will act as caretaker manager for Saturday's game with Stoke following Owen Coyle's decision to join Bolton. While Coyle has yet to be officially unveiled as the new Trotters boss Clarets chairman Barry Kilby has confirmed that the Scot has now left Turf Moor. "We are all grown men, but it was quite emotional when Owen left, he has a big affection for this club," said Kilby. "It was with regret that he went and he did say to me there was only Celtic or Bolton he would leave Burnley for. But it has come at a bad time, that is for sure." With the January transfer window having just opened Kilby is now keen to bring someone in quickly in order to maximise the time he has to bring in new players. While the Clarets chairman hasn't mention any names as yet it has been reported that before he left Coyle recommended John Hughes, manager of Scottish side Hibernian, to takeover at Turf Moor . Swansea manager Paulo Sousa is another name to be linked with the now vacant managerial role at Burnley after the impressive job he has done with the Welsh side, turning them into play-off contenders in the Championship. Kilby says that whoever they appoint the sole focus at the club is to stay in the Premier League. "We have got to get going. Let's put this behind us and make sure we stay in this Premier League," he added. "We have to see who is out there. We need to get this one sorted out as soon as we can."