Seems Coyle likes utility players, Perch & Shotton at least seem able to play virtually anywhere which could be handy with the teams gruelling schedule .
Just seen his first interview on Latics player. He has said that his aim is to establish himself as a centre half and that’s what OC has brought him in to do. He said that Stoke moved him around to suit the team not the player and that has hindered his progression. Showed clips of him in training today and he looks a big strong lad with a decent turn of foot. :)