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"I think it's got the makings of being a special night and it is up to us to make sure we go and compete in a quarter final with the chance to get to a semi. The Chelsea game captured everyone's imagination, and then all of a sudden the whole town was talking football.
"It's an integral part of the town, so it's important we're all in it together and we do our utmost to try to put a smile on people's faces. We're not a rich town, so I think it's important that we're seen to be winning games because there are people who can't afford to get to games, but Burnley's still their team and it gives them something to talk about."
Coyle spoke about the turnaround this season after the disappointing start. He said: "We were sitting in the bottom three with two points after four games, but we knew the belief and the spirit was there, and turning that around says more for them and everyone at this football club than going to Chelsea and winning.
"It's all very well people talking about confidence and everyone wanting to strut their stuff, but it's in those moments when everything's going against you that you see what you've got within your group, and I never had any doubts that they'd come back.
"I dare say people would have begun to question me, but I've got enough mental strength and belief in my own ability that I knew I would turn that round. I knew with the group of players how hard we were all prepared to work and it's very much been that.
"We have a tight-knit squad, a terrific blend of youth and experience and I believe a fantastic team spirit. The unity and togetherness speaks more for them than any of the good results, plaudits and accolades they've had."