CLARETS BOSS SET TO RING CHANGES

Akinbiyi - possible return to fray.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has vowed to swing the axe when his side travel to League Two outfit Bury in the Carling Cup first round.

The Clarets surrendered meekly to a 4-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day of the Championship season on Saturday.

Coyle is seeking an immediate response but will make changes as his side seek to avoid an embarrassing exit at the hands of their Lancashire neighbours.

The Scot spared only three players from criticism after the Hillsborough debacle - Martin Paterson, Stephen Jordan and Wade Elliott - so wholesale changes are expected.

"When you have had a kick in the teeth, you need to bounce back quickly and Tuesday gives us the opportunity to do that," said Coyle, who could hand starts to midfielder Joey Gudjonsson and striker Ade Akinbiyi.

New signing Andy Morrell is expected to make his Bury debut.

Former Coventry striker Morrell, 33, rejected the offer of a new contract at Championship side Blackpool in favour of a move to Gigg Lane and should partner Andy Bishop in the Shakers attack.

"It's a real coup for us," said boss Alan Knill. "He's a proven goalscorer with a track record that has played at a really good level and could still play at that level but he's chosen to come to us."

Defender Ryan Cresswell is also likely to make his full debut after he replaced Paul Scott in Saturday's 1-0 win against Brentford.

Scott was forced to withdraw with an ankle injury.