FIRED-UP fullback Danny Fox hopes the ex-factor can inspire Burnley to another cup scalp when they face Owen Coyle’s Bolton tonight.

It will be the first time Coyle has returned to Turf Moor since leaving for Bolton Wanderers halfway through the Clarets Premier League season.

In just over two years in charge he not only ended a 33-year exile from the top flight but famously steered them to a Carling Cup semi-final with Spurs, beating Fulham, Chelsea and Arsenal in the process.

However, it is more his untimely exit that the Scot is largely remembered for now.

Although Fox arrived after the Coyle era, he is aware of the impact the 44-year-old had at the club and the disappointment surrounding his departure.

And he hopes if fans get on their old boss’s back, Burnley’s class of 2010/11 can shine.

“This is a game for the fans – they want to get one over on him,” said the left back, who became one of current boss Brian Laws’ first signings in January.

“It's one of those games that everyone wants to play in.

"Hopefully we’ll put in a good performance and get the result we need.

“Every game’s a big game, but it’s a bit of a local derby as well so it’s bragging rights for the fans and the lads too.

“We were at Swansea when the draw was made and when we went down for the pre-match meal the lads were all buzzing a bit to be playing against Bolton and their old manager.

“Obviously they had great times under him. He was a real cult hero here at the time from what I believe.

“I think it’s more for the fans tonight – they want to get one over on him.

“The lads have a lot of respect for him, but we’ve got to go into it as if it’s any other game and don’t put too much pressure on ourselves.”

Nevertheless, Fox believes they have a score to settle from the last meeting with Wanderers, at the Reebok in January.

The former Celtic defender wasn’t in the squad at the time as, although a fee had been agreed, the deal hadn’t gone through.

“I watched the game on Football First and I think the lads were unlucky that night,” said the 24-year-old.

“It’s going to be a great atmosphere and if we get the fans on our side from the first whistle I think we can get a result.”

Asked how big an influence he expected the fans to be, manager Brian Laws added: “A huge influence.

“I think the majority of supporters will appreciate what Owen’s done, I just think they’re angry with the situation because the club is their club.

“Even if it was Manchester United that he went to they still wouldn’t like it because they only see their football club as the biggest club in the world and nobody else matters.

“Anybody who leaves it, they tend to give them what for.

“I think Owen would be disappointed not to hear it either.”