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Bolton Wanderers manager has rounded on his critics who claim he is abusing the loan system.
Coyle went on the offensive after paying a seven-figure sum to land young Chelsea striker Danny Sturridge until the end of the season.
“We’ve taken on the player’s salary and a loan fee, which happens, and any manager up and down the country is entitled to do the same thing,” he said.
“My argument to those who disagree would be do you let those young players just sit and not improve, and lose what could be a glittering career?
“They are at some of the best clubs in the world and can’t get in because they have £50 million strikers in the same positions.
“You look at Jack Wilshere last year and he found himself out of the Arsenal team because of Cesc Fabregas, one of the top players in that position in the entire world. We’re adhering to the same rules as everyone else.
"What you do as a manager is back your judgment. I’ve never been afraid to play young players because I believe in their ability and I’m prepared to give them an opportunity.
“If they continue to improve, then all good and well, if they don’t then maybe you look at them and say ‘you’re not ready yet’.”
Coyle has also insisted that Europa League qualification is not on his agenda.
Instead, he has reiterated his desire to finish as high as possible in the Premier League.
His side sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Aston Villa which has moved the club up to sixth place with nine games of the season remaining.
Coyle said: "Ivan's (Klasnic) finish was special. He's got that in his locker. I told him before the game it wasn't easy picking this team because there is more than 11 players who deserve to start at the moment.
"We're enjoying it but we won't get carried away with it. We saw what happened in January when we went down to 15 fit players. It can come back to bite you on the backside."
