Owen Coyle has explained that he intends to exploit the Barclays Premier League loan system to get Wigan Athletic back into the top flight.

The Scot was finally unveiled as Roberto Martinez's successor yesterday and confirmed work on the club's first second-tier campaign in nine years has already begun, having enjoyed success at Bolton Wanderers in seasons gone by thanks to the short-term arrivals of Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge, both of whom became full England internationals.

"I am very fortunate that elite managers trust me with their players," said Coyle. "They know they are sending them to someone who coaches their players very well, who would improve them and give them the platform to play. I have already touched base with a number and it is a market I will look to utilise."

The former St Johnstone manager will certainly need to strengthen a depleted pool, with Wigan facing a minimum of 55 matches in both domestic and European competition after their FA Cup success. With that in mind, chairman Dave Whelan has promised his new manager funds.

"We were one of the few clubs to make a profit last year and we stay within the limits of what we can and cannot do," the chairman said. "But I have promised Owen every transfer fee will go straight back out for spending out on the football field. That is what we believe in. The intention is to get back in the Premier League. It may take two years. It may take three. It might take longer.

Coyle concurred. "When Bolton lost their place there was a negativity that spilled into the following season. You have to accept you are not in the Premier League anymore. It is a tough gig."